Green Rooibos

Green Rooibos Tea is unfermented Rooibos Tea. It consists of green needle-like leaves which have to be gently harvested, carefully handled and immediately dried to stay green; great effort is taken so no fermentation (or ‘reddening’) whatsoever can take place in any format, at any stage.

Green Rooibos Tea has a naturally sweet taste, with a distinct grassy edge and a smooth, easy-to-enjoy flavour profile. Unlike Camelia sinensis green teas which can be harsh in taste, Green Rooibos Tea has a very low astringency and offers a light, delicious and calming effect. Green Rooibos contains higher polyphenol content and has higher antioxidant levels than fermented Rooibos Tea.

The secret to great Khoisan Green Rooibos

We are now producing our greenest and tastiest Green Rooibos Tea ever. We understand the value of Green Rooibos Tea and we built a state-of-the art factory on our farm in late 2013 to solely produce Green Rooibos Tea to perfection. Our specialized machine, which uses extremely gentle cutting procedures and a new drying method allowing very low moisture levels, approx. 4%, is always able to be in full production, year-round. Thanks to our methods, Khoisan Green Rooibos will stay green and maintain its distinct taste as fermentation cannot occur at all, even after longer storage periods. Mechanical quality control ensures consistency in grades and taste over time.

OUR GREEN ROOIBOS TEA GRADES

short cut

Medium sized, even particles. Moderate to fast infusion rate. 3-5mm.

long Cut

Unfermented leaves and thin stems. Characterised by longer particles. Moderate infusion rate with a soft, green, grassy taste.

coarse Cut

Unfermented leaves and thin stems. These have longer particles with a less homogenous appearance. Moderate infusion rate with a soft, green, grassy taste.