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Sweet pleasant cup with delicate herbaceous notes. Light fruity finish. Bright and Sunny liquor. ORGANIC CREDENTIALS: Certified organic by QMI Organic Inc., Canada. Rooibos is laden with vitamins and minerals and an excellent source of polyphenols The story of Rooibos starts around the turn of the century in South Africas beautiful Cedarberg region. It was the locals of the area who first discovered that the fine needle like leaves of the wild Aspalathus Linearis plant made a tasty aromatic tea. It was they who first harvested the plants, chopped them with axes and bruised them with hammers leaving them to ferment before drying in the sun. Rooibos is a herb that contains no caffeine. Those that consume Rooibos have claimed that it has a soothing effect on headaches, disturbed sleeping patterns and digestive problems. Organic green rooibos is non fermented and has a sweet pleasant cup with delicate herbaceous notes. Rooibos seeds are planted in February and March and tended for 18 months after which they are harvested. Rooibos contains the following nutrients: Iron (Fe), Potassium (K), Calcium (Ca), Copper (Cu), Zinc (Zn), Magnesium (Mg), Fluorides (F), Manganese (Mn) and Sodium (Na). (Grade: Organic Green Rooibos)