Take a trip to Africa with our unique African Spice Tea. This fusion contains Rooibos, Honeybush, Ginger, Pepper, and Blue Lotus, all finely blended with painstaking creativity and rejoicing in a taste full of Honeybush and Rooibos straight from Africa.
Every drop transports you to the sun washed lands and the diverse cultures of Africa providing much relaxation and exigency at the same time.
Note this blend is also caffeine free! Organically blended in-house.
To learn more about the health benefits of Rooibos Tea, click here.
Our top 5 benefits of Rooibos Tea are in this article here as well.
Key Ingredients of our African Spice Blend
Every part plays its role to make our signature African Spice Tea
Rooibos: Known as Rubus gentii, this red bush tea is native to the rugged Western Cape Province of South Africa. It is used in our African Spice Tea due to antioxidants present and caffeine free properties, hence a supple and soothing base is constructed.
Honeybush: Also rooted in the Eastern Cape region with regards to cane shrub, Honeybush is probably the nearest relative of Rooibos except that it has a natural sweet flavor. This composition contributes to the mix a subtle, honey-like sweetness.
Ginger: Warm and lively when added to this blend, akin to the amazing markets of the African cities. This delightful spice is typically invigorating and so brings out the flavors of ginger in the blend quite cozily as it also warms you up.
Pepper: With a narrative that runs through Africa and the ancient spice trade routes, black pepper offers a mild peppery taste which is well-balanced with other spices. An addition that pays tribute to the spice traders traversing Africa who were responsible for interlinking cultures thanks to their odorous goods.
Blue Lotus: Theblue lotus flower itself is an eye-catching bright flower that adds a touch of difference to our African spice tea, increasing its relaxing properties that some may be after in this caffeine free blend.
How this Blend can Benefit your Health
Our African Spice Tea not only tastes great but equally acts as medicine. Rooibos and Honeybush improves the immune systems against free radical activities as they are a source of antioxidants.
It is well known that ginger is a powerful anti-inflammatory and can help digestion along with refreshing the body. Black pepper helps in the use of nutrients while blue lotus is well known for its relaxant properties as well as adding some colour to this infusion.
Tasting Notes
The combination of these magnificent ingredients leads to a breathtaking taste profile. This lets you in with a warm touch of Rooibos along with the mild sweetness of Honeybush for the first sip.
Moving forward in this still progressing journey, the exciting flavors of ginger and pepper await the tips of the tongue where different sensations of heat and spiciness are balanced.
The blue lotus petals, like assistants in painting, lend beauty to the dish and even a gentle floral finish, like the last touches to the brush stroked the canvas.
Brewing Instructions
To make each cup taste like Africa, here's a quick and easy guide:
Water Temperature: Allow fresh, clean filtered water to boil gently at boiling point (approx 200 F or 90-100c degrees Celsius).
Steeping Time: The tea should steep for 5-7 minutes to ensure that all the flavour components are captured.
Serving: This aromatic mixture is best served hot or can be poured over ice and served as an iced tea.
Herbal Rooibos tea can also be made like black tea. Add lemon or a bit of milk with or without sugar and honey.
