Sweet 'n Spicy Redbush - Rooibos tea 100 g - Café du Jour loose tea

What is Sweet 'n Spicy Redbush Rooibos?

Sweet 'n Spicy Rooibos is a loose rooibos tea with a surprising flavour combination. Sweet strawberry and red rose petals provide a soft, fruity base. Green and black pepper add a piquant, warming note. The result is a tea that tastes both sweet and spicy.

Rooibos comes from the Aspalathus linearis plant native to South Africa. The plant contains no caffeine naturally. That makes this tea suitable at any time of day, including evenings.

Ingredients

• Rooibos (redbush)
• Green pepper
• Black pepper
• Strawberry
• Red rose petals
• Natural flavouring

The tea contains no artificial colours or flavour enhancers. The loose tea is packed in a convenient 100 g bag.

Who is it for?

Sweet 'n Spicy Rooibos suits many different tea drinkers. Because the tea is caffeine-free, people who are sensitive to caffeine can enjoy it at any time. Think of evening tea drinkers, pregnant women and children.

• Those seeking a caffeine-free tea for the evening
• Pregnant women who avoid caffeine
• Children who enjoy a sweet, fruity tea
• Tea drinkers who want to vary their selection with a spicy profile
• Anyone looking for an alcohol-free alternative for warm or cold days

The sweet-spicy flavour can appeal even to people who do not normally drink rooibos. The pepper provides just enough warmth without overpowering.

How to brew Sweet 'n Spicy Redbush Rooibos?

Loose rooibos is easy to brew with a tea strainer or infuser. Use about one level teaspoon (2–3 g) per 200 ml cup. Steep the tea for 5 to 7 minutes in water around 95 °C. Rooibos does not turn bitter with a longer infusion, so you can take your time.

Hot brewing

1. Heat water to about 95 °C.
2. Place 2–3 g loose tea in a tea strainer.
3. Steep for 5–7 minutes.
4. Remove the strainer and enjoy straight away.

As rooibos iced tea

Sweet 'n Spicy Rooibos is also lovely as a cold summer drink. Brew a strong pot, let it cool and pour over ice. Add a slice of lemon or a few fresh strawberries for extra freshness. This makes an alcohol-free cocktail everyone will enjoy.

1. Brew at double strength (4–5 g per 200 ml).
2. Let cool completely at room temperature.
3. Pour over a glass of ice cubes.
4. Garnish to taste with fruit or mint.

Features & specifications

Sweet 'n Spicy Rooibos tea from Café du Jour is a loose tea packed in 100 g. Loose tea has advantages over tea bags: the flavour is fuller, the leaves can unfurl more freely and there is less packaging waste.

• Contents: 100 g loose rooibos tea
• Caffeine-free: suitable for evenings, pregnancy and children
• Produced in the Netherlands
• No artificial additives
• Enjoy hot or cold
• SKU: CDJ-VT-0055

Rooibos naturally contains antioxidants such as aspalathin. These compounds help neutralise free radicals. Rooibos is also naturally low in tannins, which makes it less bitter than black tea.

Alternatives & pairings

If you enjoy Sweet 'n Spicy Rooibos, you might also discover other rooibos and herbal blends. Café du Jour offers several loose teas that pair well with a sweet-spicy flavour profile.

Similar teas

• Rooibos chai tea – rooibos with cinnamon, cardamom and ginger for a warm, spicy flavour
• Pure rooibos tea – the classic, unblended variety with a mild, slightly sweet taste
• Rooibos honey tea – rooibos enhanced with honey flavouring for extra sweetness
• Spicy herbal tea – other caffeine-free options with ginger or pepper

Pairings in the kitchen

Sweet 'n Spicy Rooibos also works well in recipes. Use it as a base for an alcohol-free cocktail with fresh fruit. Or make a rooibos syrup by brewing the tea strong and reducing it with a little honey. That creates a flavourful topping for yoghurt or desserts.