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Organic Rooibos
Cacao Peppermint

Name: Organic Cocoa Peppermint Rooibos
SKU: 5960-bio
Price: 10.90 EUR
Availability: InStock

Super Premium 97 P.

SKU

5960-bio

Deliciously chocolatey and minty organic rooibos. An in-house blend of rooibos sourced from the top terroir in the Western Cape of South Africa, refined with Peruvian cacao and organic peppermint oil, 200g

An in-house blend of cacao, mint and rooibos
High-quality organic rooibos from the famous Cederberg mountains in South Africa
Certified organic ingredients

Character	Rich, invigorating, chocolatey, minty fresh
Origin	Experienced and highly renowned producer of organic rooibos
Terroir	Cederberg mountains, Western Cape, South Africa
Harvest	April
Caffeine Content	Caffeine free
Cultivar	Aspalathus linearis; Cyclopia genistoides
Elevation	300–600m above sea level
Ingredients	Organic rooibos, organic peppermint oil, organic cacao nibs, organic cacao extract
Organic Cert.	EU certified organic
Grade	97/100 p. (rooibos blend category); Super Premium

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The farmer from whom we source this tea is one of the most renowned producers of rooibos. His tea is certified organic, and his fields are located in the pristine natural region of Cederberg, one of the best regions for growing rooibos.

Flavour

The combination of tangy mint and dark chocolate give the classic vanilla spice of rooibos an exciting upgrade. The lingering coolness of the mint is pleasantly complemented by the aroma of the cacao. Small cacao nibs add the final touch, with their subtle roasted flavour. A low-calorie alternative for satisifying sweet cravings.

Cup

Glowing rust red

The rooibos plant belongs to the family of legumes and is endemic to the mountain ranges in the South African province of the Western Cape. To produce rooibos tea, the plant's branches are cut close to the ground and picked. After harvest, the plants are mechanically cut, rolled, and soaked, in order to begin fermentation. During fermentation, the rooibos gains its famed reddish brown colour. Flavonoids and sweet aromas become present during this process. The fermented rooibos is then sun-dried in order to interrupt the on-going fermentation process. In the last stages, the tea is sorted and steamed, then dried again.

We go to great lengths to identify the finest organic tea farms across the world’s most celebrated terroirs. All our teas are sourced directly from the farmer and, with a few exceptions, are certified organic or come from pesticide-free farms. Each batch of tea for every harvest is tested for pesticides and other pollutants in an independent German lab to ensure they meet our strict quality standards as well as HACCP food safety requirements.

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Cultivation & Processing

Rooibos

In the South African late summer, from February to March, the rooibos bushes are planted in small seedbeds to ensure healthy and uniform growth. The seeds are mechanically processed to enable a high germination rate.

The following fall, the seedlings are picked by hand and planted in Cederberg fields. This is followed by an 18-month growth phase, after which the first harvest takes place. The bushes are manually cut about 40cm above the ground to allow the plant to continue growing for up to 4 more harvests.

Following harvest, the plants are mechanically crushed and rolled, then soaked with water in order to initiate fermentation. During this process, the tea not only gains its familiar reddish brown colour but also forms the sweet aromatic compounds and numerous flavonoids. The fermented rooibos is then sun dried to stop fermentation, sorted and finally steamed and dried.

Single Origin

The rooibos is sourced directly from the tea farmer in Cape Agulhas.

Organic Certification

Preparation

Brewing Guide

1 heaped tsp. per 200–300ml water (100°C). Steep for 5 minutes.

Packaging

A food-safe, BPA-free, resealable standing zippered pouch to preserve flavour.

Recommended Teapot

A glass teapot with an integrated tea strainer and a teapot warmer is ideal.

Recommended Storage

An airtight, internally coated metal tea caddy.

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