Blender's Notes:

Our blend of naturally caffeine–free South African red rooibos, vanilla, and almond bits is an herbal delight! Rooibos is full of antioxidants and healthy minerals such as calcium, potassium, magnesium, iron, zinc, copper, and fluoride. It has a wonderfully smooth flavor, and is a great cold buster as well as thirst quencher. It brews into a dark red liquor and has a naturally sweet, earthy scent, reminiscent of pipe–tobacco. You cannot over–steep this tea (the longer the better!) and it is fantastic by itself, or with cream and a bit of sweetener. Red Rocks is the perfect, healthy, all-around herbal tea – a favorite amongst athletes and as mom’s choice for children.

Features:

• Sample = 5 8-oz Servings
• 3.5 oz Herbal Tea / Tin
• Tins = 50 8-oz Servings
• AND leaves can be re-infused twice!
• Tin = $0.20 / Serving
• Bulk = $0.14 / Serving
• Naturally caffeine-free!
• A traditional South African herbal tonic
• Loaded with antioxidants and minerals
• Served latte-style, makes a perfect bedtime treat

Rooibos, South African Herbal Red "Tea"

With its many positive attributes, Rooibos tea is a great choice of drink for health conscious people. Rooibos tea contains no colors, additives or preservatives, making it a natural beverage. It contains no caffeine. According to studies conducted in South Africa and Japan, Rooibos has been shown to aid in health problems such as insomnia, irritability, headaches, nervous tension, and hypertension. Studies also show that this tea relieves anti spasmodic agents, which can relieve stomach cramping and colic in infants. In South Africa, Rooibos has been used to treat allergies such as hay fever, asthma and eczema very effectively . It is also used to treat irritated skin. Rooibos is brewed and placed directly on infected areas. Rooibos contains antioxidants which can help slow the aging process and boost the immune system. Rooibos is a great thirst quencher and is an excellent beverage for active people, including children. Most kids will drink Rooibos without added sugar or sweeteners. This tea contains almost no oxalic acid, making it a good beverage for people prone to kidney stones. Rooibos contains the following minerals: copper, iron and potassium, calcium, fluoride, zinc, manganese, alpha- hydroxy (for healthy skin) and magnesium (for the nervous system) are also components of this tea. In South Africa pregnant women and nursing mothers drink Rooibos because it contains no caffeine.

Capetown Creme (Makes 2 drinks)
Steep 2 heaping tsp RED ROCKS in boiling water for seven minutes, to make the tea base. While tea is steeping, foam 1/4 cup milk, either with an automatic whisk, or a milk steamer or foamer. Spoon the foamed milk, dividing evenly, into two 10–12 oz mugs. Pour the ready RED ROCKS over the foamed milk in each mug and serve immediately. Sweeten or flavor with vanilla, if desired. A very healthy after–school favorite!

Red Rocks Steaks
NOTE: Vegetarian version uses the glaze on Portobello mushrooms instead of steaks.
INGREDIENTS: 4–6 tenderloin steaks; 2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 4 shallots, diced fine; 4 Tablespoons honey; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/2 cup white wine; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 1/2 cup orange juice; 2 Tablespoons RED ROCKS (dry leaves, unsteeped, powdered).
PREPARATION: Rapidly brown the steaks on a hot skillet, with the olive oil and shallots, salt and pepper. Cover and let simmer for five minutes. Mix together the honey, cinnamon, white wine, vanilla, orange juice and ground tealeaves, and add to the steaks in the skillet. Simmer for an additional 10 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove the steaks and cut into diagonal strips. Baste each strip with the sauce. Serve with mashed potatoes and sautéed vegetables. Excellent with a Cabernet Sauvignon. Serves 4–6