Rooibos Tea

Rooibos Tea: Mild and Caffeine-Free Enjoyment from South Africa

Rooibos tea is a mild, aromatic, and slightly sweet hot beverage that is much more than just an alternative to green or black tea. Rooibos is cultivated exclusively in South Africa, north of Cape Town, and belongs to the shrub family. Its needle-like leaves are processed into tea. The term "Rooibos" may only be used for the dried leaves and stems of 100% pure Rooibos originating from Aspalathus linearis and grown in South Africa. It is also known as rooibos tea, red bush tea, or simply rooibos. Due to its valuable components such as secondary plant compounds, minerals, and trace elements, the tea is said to have positive effects, some of which have been scientifically substantiated. At Gebrüder Wollenhaupt, you can buy hand-selected rooibos teas wholesale and offer your customers a mild indulgence of the highest quality.

Rooibos tea is wonderfully mild and sweet and is available not only in its pure form but also in numerous flavored varieties – for example, with vanilla, apple-lemon, or orange. Rooibos tea is so versatile that it can be enjoyed warm – such as with cinnamon in winter – or chilled in summer. Moreover, this hot beverage is suitable for any time of day and also for children, as rooibos tea contains no caffeine (theine). Instead, it offers a range of minerals and trace elements such as iron, fluoride, potassium, magnesium, and zinc, as well as vitamin C – all present in small quantities. Its mild, delicious taste and valuable ingredients have made it a popular classic for many years.

Rooibos tea comes from the South African red bush and is made from its needle-like leaves. Thanks to its essential oils, it is believed to be beneficial for the skin, especially in cases of allergies, sunburn, or eczema. Positive effects have also been attributed to it in relation to heart and circulatory diseases, and these have been investigated in some studies—though conclusive scientific evidence is still lacking. Nevertheless, you have a delightful alternative: you can enjoy South Africa’s national beverage simply for its excellent taste and the pleasure it brings.

Rooibos Tea Facts at a Glance

• The tea comes from the plant species Aspalathus linearis
• It grows only in South Africa, north of Cape Town
• Rooibos tea contains no caffeine and only a small amount of tannins
• The tea contains many minerals and trace elements, flavonoids, phenols, and polyphenols
• The beverage tastes mild and can also be consumed by children
• Rooibos tea is available in many delicious compositions and flavors

Cultivation of Rooibos Tea

The plant species behind rooibos tea, Aspalathus linearis, grows in the Cederberg Mountains north of Cape Town. This region, located in the Western Cape province, experiences heavy rainfall in winter and dry summers. These have always been the best conditions for cultivating the rooibos plant, which is a member of the legume family and grows as a shrub. Most rooibos plantations are found in protected valleys, where the plant thrives particularly well. At Wollenhaupt, you’ll find only top-quality rooibos tea products for tea retailers, sourced from our trusted supplier partners in South Africa.

Ingredients in Rooibos Tea

Rooibos contains many valuable ingredients

The abundance of minerals and trace elements makes rooibos tea alkaline, which benefits those with an overly acidic body. Adding apple juice can help the body better absorb the iron found in rooibos tea. It also contains low levels of tannins and no caffeine, making it ideal for daily enjoyment – even in the evening without disrupting sleep. Additionally, rooibos tea contains numerous essential oils. Below, we’ve listed the most important ingredients of rooibos tea.

Numerous Variations of This Popular Beverage

Rooibos tea is especially delicious in its pure form – such as our Rooibos Original organic tea, certified according to DE-ÖKO-006 and available at Gebrüder Wollenhaupt. Beyond the pure variant, rooibos tea is available in numerous flavors and combinations. Depending on the blend, it can be a refreshing summer drink – such as with apple-lemon – or a cozy winter treat. Winter blends with orange, cinnamon, and caramel are ideal for long evenings during the cold season.

The "African Safari Chai" blend is especially exciting, offering exotic flavors with cardamom, pink pepper, black pepper, and a variety of other spices and ingredients. Sweet blends like rooibos strawberry-cream, roasted almonds, crème brûlée, or raspberry-vanilla are perfect for tea lovers who prefer a sweeter taste and find green, white, or black tea too bitter or strong. Green rooibos is another exciting alternative, made from gently harvested and specially processed raw materials. This hot beverage is particularly refreshing and smooth.

How to Prepare Rooibos Tea Properly

• The ideal dosage is one heaping teaspoon of rooibos tea per 150 ml of water
• Rooibos tea should always be steeped with boiling, bubbling water
• The steeping time should be six to eight minutes

Buy Rooibos Tea Wholesale at Wollenhaupt

For over 140 years, Wollenhaupt has offered the highest quality and expertise in the vanilla and tea wholesale business. Rooibos tea is one of the most popular tea varieties enjoyed by consumers and highly sought after by our retail customers. Our online catalog currently offers over 40 delicious tea blends containing rooibos tea.

In addition to rooibos tea, we offer many other tea recipes – over 3,500 of which are active, proprietary, or custom-developed blends. In total, we have over 4,200 recipe developments in our portfolio. At Wollenhaupt, we rely on premium quality and carefully selected suppliers for rooibos tea and all other varieties to ensure you receive the highest quality and the safety that tea drinkers expect from their daily favorite beverage. If you are a tea retailer looking to add rooibos tea or unique new blends to your assortment, we are happy to advise you with our expertise.

Conclusion: Rooibos Tea is a Delight in All Its Varieties

Rooibos tea (rooibos tea, red bush tea, or rooibos) is much more than an alternative to Japanese and Chinese teas like black tea, green tea, and white tea, as well as tea-like beverages such as herbal teas and fruit teas. Rooibos is especially appreciated for its mild, sweet flavor, its valuable ingredients, and the versatility of its blends with other components. It can be enjoyed at any time of day and in any season by both adults and children. Whether in its pure form or in blends with vanilla, caramel, apple, lemon, and orange, this hot beverage is a favorite among tea lovers.

At Wollenhaupt, you can buy rooibos tea wholesale and benefit from our decades of experience with this exceptional tea. Our range currently includes over 40 hand-selected varieties. Delight your customers as a tea retailer by expanding your selection of red bush tea.