The base of African Autumn, our popular herbal blend, is rooibos, a legume also known as "red bush" native to South Africa. Rooibos is oxidized, which changes the color to red, and when brewed, it looks similar to the red of "black" tea. Loaded with antioxidants, fans love the brightness of the rooibos, accented by cranberry and citrus. This is an herbal blend and contains no caffeine.
The deep red color when it brews is what got me—it's like a warm sunset in the mug, and the rooibos base gives it a naturally sweet, earthy calm without any caffeine jitters. I've already gone through half the bag in a week, just sipping it during quiet afternoons.
I steeped a mug while working late and honestly didn't expect the rooibos base to come through this smooth—no bitterness at all, even after leaving the bag in a few extra minutes. The red color from the oxidized leaves is exactly as pretty as promised, and it's quickly becoming my afternoon break ri
The color when it steeps is this gorgeous deep red that immediately tells you it's rooibos, and the scent is warm and earthy without being overpowering. I've been swapping my evening tea for this blend and it's become the part of my routine I actually look forward to.