The lemon is such a universal fruit with so many uses. Arguably two of its best applications are desserts and tea. We have combined the tangy citrus flavor with creamy vanilla and a hint of lemongrass. Soft, fluffy, lemon cream taste and naturally caffeine-free. Soothing and uplifting; dreamy and dessert-like.
Herbal Tea | No caffeine | Steep at 212° for 5 mins
Our teabags contain the same high-quality tea as our loose-tea offerings. Their pyramid shape gives the leaves plenty of room to unfurl and infuse, placing more flavor in each cup. Enjoy the superior flavor of gourmet tea with the convenience of a disposable bag.
The robust red of our organic natural rooibos (red bush) is a nearly universal foil for flavorings like our biting lemon and the more delicate lemongrass cushioned with creamy vanilla. It’s just as wonderful for cooking. Consider the brew to flavor creams in desserts like lemon bars, lemon meringue or perk up lemonades. The crushed leaves flavor and “pretty up” sugar cookies, and can scent rice or noodles that serve as a base for grilled seafood or roasted vegetables. Feeling a little overwhelmed? Float a thick slice of fresh ginger in a cup and tummy woes or colds will ease.
Raw Honey for Rooibos
This dark rich honey adds a playful floral sweetness to the fruity notes of rooibos and honeybush.
12oz
honey for rooibos & honeybush
$9
Meet our rooibos farmer, Niklaas Jakobus Slinger
To ensure the best quality and value, we import our teas directly from the
countries in which they are grown, working closely with the farmers who tender
them. Our Roots Campaign connects our customers with the rich stories and the farmers
behind some of our most popular teas.
How long have you been growing tea?
“32 years. I started working as a laborer on a neighboring Rooibos Farm and for the past 14 years I have been growing Rooibos on my own farm.”
What got you started in the tea industry?
“I grew up on a Rooibos Farm. After I left home, I worked on different farms producing a wide variety of agricultural products, but my love for Rooibos and the area in which I grew up brought me back home. Since I was a small boy, I dreamed about owning my own Rooibos Farm and 14 years ago my dream came true with the help of my previous employer who helped me to loan money to purchase my own Rooibos farm.”
Can you describe a typical day out in the field? How many hours would that be?
“During Harvesting season (January - April), I leave home at 05:00 in the morning to turn the Rooibos fermentation heaps on the drying yard. I then go to the fields and start harvesting the Rooibos. At 10:00 I return to the drying yard to open the fermentation heaps and spread the Rooibos thin and evenly to dry. I then continue harvesting till we break for lunch at 12:30. After lunch (14:00) I take the harvested Rooibos to the drying yard for further processing. After cutting and bruising the tea is put into fermentation heaps around 18:00. After that we collect the dried Rooibos from the drying yard. My day ends at around 19:30. A typical working day is around 13 hours during harvesting season.”