H-ZA-002
Green Rooibos
Unfermented tisane, from Cederberg, South Africa.
Herbal tisanes
Green Rooibos is strongest on smoothness, vegetal and sweetness. Typical tasting words: cut hay, fresh grass, honey, apple, sweet pea. Developed in the late 1990s by South African researchers seeking an unoxidised herbal tea with a lighter, grassier profile and higher polyphenol content. Valued primarily in specialist markets as a caffeine-free alternative to green tea.
Also known as Unfermented Rooibos and Green Redbush.
The profile
Taste, 0 to 5
Flavour families, 0 to 5
Facts
- Origin
- Cederberg, South Africa
- Plant
- Aspalathus linearis leaves and stems
- Harvest
- mid-summer to early autumn
- Elevation
- mid
- Oxidation
- to %
- Roast
- unroasted
- Leaf
- cut
- Price band
- affordable
- Availability
- fairly common
- Ageing
- a little
- Forgiving to brew
- 5 of 5
- L-theanine
- none
Made by: harvesting, then chopping, then fixation, then drying.
Caffeine
Green 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 | 90 to 95 °C | 4 min, 6 min |
| Cold brew, 250 ml | 3 g | Fridge | 6 to 10 hours |
Up to 2 infusions. Scale for your own pot with the brew calculator.
Drinking it
- morning
- afternoon
- evening
- relaxing
- study_focus
- hot_weather
Pairs with salads, fruit and pastry. Milk: no. Iced: yes. Sweetener: yes. Good for beginners: yes.
Tasting words explained
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