African Rooibos tea, as its name states, grows only in one small area of South Africa, and offers health benefits that rival green tea!
The leaves of Rooibos tea are very small once processed, yet can withstand almost boiling temperatures.
When you brew Rooibos, you can follow the same procedure you normally would when brewing black or oolong tea; save the fact you let it steep about 2 minutes longer.
Here are some helpful tips to ensure a great cup of African Rooibos tea.
The first thing you will need is a good infuser that is capable of straining the tiny broken leaves. Use a heaping teaspoon per cup (mug size).
The next thing you will want is fresh distilled water or natural spring water. Please avoid using tap water as the impurities might change the natural sweet taste Rooibos tea offers.
Once the water comes to a boil, let it cool down for about ten seconds then slowly pour over the leaves.
Some experts suggest that the longer you brew Rooibos tea, the better it will taste, but you do not want to steep it for too long, so anywhere from 5 to 8 minutes would be a good range depending on desired strength.
Although enjoyed straight, you can add milk, sugar, honey, or even cinnamon (in the infuser) to bring out more flavor!
Rooibos tea also comes in a nice variety of naturally infused flavors as well. So be sure and check them out.
