
Rooibos


Tips for preparing rooibos




An easy-to-make herbal tea that's delicious hot or cold
Born in the heart of the Cederberg, this South African sun-drenched rooibos offers the generosity of its exceptionally biodiverse terroir. Its smooth, theine-free infusion distills pleasantly woody, vanilla flavours that can be enjoyed both hot and iced.


Organic farming
We have always offered organically grown teas and herbal teas, and used natural, organic flavours. We go even further, demanding that our suppliers use certified organic flavor carriers and solvents. Certified since 1994.
Fair trade
A WFTO (World Fair Trade Organization) certified member, Les Jardins de Gaïa has been committed to fair trade since its creation: from the tea leaf to the cup, all our practices meet fair trade requirements. To find out more: www.wfto.com.
The technical moment

Harvesting takes place during the austral summer, between February and April, after the flowering period.
The stems are cut with a sickle and gathered into bundles. They are then chopped into 2 to 5 mm pieces before being spread out on the tea court, where they are watered abundantly and compressed to initiate the cellular activity linked to oxidation. The final stage is drying in the sun.

Tea and food pairings
For a successful pairing, rooibos should be overdosed or over-infused to bring out its natural woody and vanilla flavours with the food. As a result, it's a perfect match for "classic" breakfasts and snacks: toast, pastries, cakes or madeleines, but also most desserts, making it a perfect candidate for a "café gourmand" caffeine-free version.
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For a successful infusion

Fair trade at Les Jardins de Gaïa: concrete commitments
Promoting fair trade with small-scale producers has been part of our DNA from the outset, and is reflected in our projects and initiatives.

Original risotto recipe: Risotto with rooibos
Risotto goes well with many ingredients. How about adding a touch of originality with rooibos? Discover the recipe!
Xavier B. published the 24/11/2024 following an order made on 09/11/2024
J'aime le rooibos nature
François H. published the 27/02/2024 following an order made on 23/02/2024
conforme à l'attendu !
Charles D. published the 17/11/2023 following an order made on 08/11/2023
Très bien pour moi
CARMEN et PIERRE N. published the 14/11/2023 following an order made on 31/10/2023
On l'utilise au quotidien
Anonymous customer published the 01/11/2023 following an order made on 11/10/2023
très bien