Lovely mild hot finish. Star anise character adds depth and mystery. Milk and sugar recommended.
Luxury Ingredients:
Rooibos, Cinnamon, Ginger, Cardamom, Black + White pepper, Clove, Nutmeg, Star Anise.
Tea(s) From: South Africa / Thailand / India
Antioxidant Level: Low
Caffeine Content:
None - Caffeine Free
Shelf Life:
10 years unopened, 2 years after opening.
HOT BREWING METHOD (Ideal Brewing Temperature: 100ºC/212ºF):
Bring filtered or freshly drawn cold water to a rolling boil. Place 1 slightly heaping teaspoon of loose tea for each 7-9oz / 200-260ml of fluid volume in the teapot. Pour the boiling water into the teapot. Cover and let steep for 5-10 minutes according to taste (the longer the steeping time the stronger the tea).
ICED TEA BREWING METHOD :
Place 1 slightly heaping teaspoon of loose tea or 1 tea bag into a teapot for each serving required. Using filtered or freshly drawn cold water, boil and pour 6-7oz/170-200ml per serving over the tea. Cover and let steep for 7 minutes. Add hot tea to a 12oz/375ml acrylic glass filled with ice, straining the tea or removing the bags. Not all of the tea will fit, allowing for approximately an additional ½ serving. Add milk and sweeten to taste. A rule of thumb when preparing fresh brewed iced tea is to increase the strength of hot tea since it will be poured over ice and diluted. (Note: Some luxury quality teas may turn cloudy when poured over ice. This is a sign of luxury quality and nothing to worry about!).
HISTORY:
Is there any aroma more inviting, more mouth-watering, more I-need-one-now, than that of hot cinnamon buns fresh from the oven? (We can answer that for you: No!) The cinnamon bun's only downfall is their addictive quality and high calorie count. Boo. Thankfully, we've developed a way to enjoy the flavour of the world's favorite baked treat that is actually good for you. Yay!
The ultimate in warmth and relaxation, Cinnamon Bun Rooibos Chai is not only delicious, it's packed with antioxidants, polyphenols and essential minerals. What's more, it's naturally caffeine-free. This makes it perfect for easing into a morning, wiling away an afternoon, or settling into your evening. (Essentially, you can't go wrong.)
To make this fabulous chai, we've taken pure Cederberg rooibos and blended it with a healthy dash of cinnamon, (a staple of South African cuisine,) ginger, cardamom, pepper, cloves and more for a cup that delivers all the flavour of a cinnamon bun, with none of the guilt. (You can thank us later.)
Where is Rooibos grown?
Interestingly, luxury grade Rooibos (Latin: Aspalathus linearis) grows only in the Cederberg district of the Western Cape province of South Africa. It was discovered more than 300 years ago by inhabitants of the region, who found it could be brewed into a refreshing, nutritious tea.
