A mellow, deep red cup with a satisfying saffron-vanilla aroma. this rich-tasting herbal tea is a great caffeine-free alternative to black tea. with it’s aroma of saffron and vanilla, faintly malty taste, full body and smooth texture with a touch of astringency, it’s a surprisingly versatile cup hot, iced, sweetened or plain. rooibos (pronounced "roy-bus") grows only in the cedarberg mountain region of south africa. the soft, new green growth is harvested by hand once a year, then taken to the processing factory. the leaves are bruised between rollers to trigger the oxidation process, not unlike the production of black tea. the leaves are spread on an open court and covered with sheets to go through the "sweat process," developing the deep red color and characteristic flavor. finally, the leaves are sun-dried, graded and shipped.. (per lb) 23.80
