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Earl Grey Rooibos

Scented tisane, from Blend, South Africa.

Scented and blended tea

Earl Grey Rooibos is strongest on smoothness, citrus and sweetness. Typical tasting words: bergamot, honey, cedar, caramel, orange peel. Created in recent decades to cater to drinkers seeking Earl Grey aroma without caffeine or tea tannins. A popular evening alternative in Western households, providing citrus warmth without disrupting sleep.

Also known as Rooibos Earl Grey and Red Earl Grey.

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The profile

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sweetness4bitterness0astringency0umami0brightness3body3smoothness5aroma intensity4finish length3

Flavour families, 0 to 5

floral1fruity1vegetal0marine0nutty1toasty1malty1honey3spicy1woody3earthy2smoky0creamy1citrus5stone fruit0tropical0cocoa0caramel2

Facts

Origin: Blend, South Africa
Plant: Aspalathus linearis with Citrus bergamia oil
Harvest: Summer to early autumn
Elevation: low
Oxidation: to %
Roast: unroasted
Leaf: cut
Price band: affordable
Availability: common
Ageing: a little
Forgiving to brew: 5 of 5
L-theanine: none

Made by: harvesting, then cutting, then bruising, then sweating (oxidation), then sun-drying, then blending with bergamot oil.

Caffeine

Earl Grey Rooibos is caffeine-free. Figures are estimates for a 240 ml cup. Low enough to suit the evening for most people. The caffeine planner turns this into a daily total.

How to brew it

Method	Leaf	Water	Steeps
Western, 250 ml	3 g	95 to 100 °C	5 min, 7 min
Cold brew, 250 ml	3 g	Fridge	8 to 12 hours

Up to 2 infusions. Scale for your own pot with the brew calculator.

Drinking it

afternoon
evening
night
bedtime
evening
relaxing
cold_weather

Pairs with pastry, sweets and dessert. Milk: yes. Iced: yes. Sweetener: yes. Good for beginners: yes.