Red Tea and Rooibos

 Mmoro everyone!  {Mmoro means good morning in Sesotho (Lesotho, South Africa)}

Today we're going to talk about the two different types of red type. The first type is completely oxidized bud leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant. This is not to be confused with the more common type of red tea which, like herbal tea, doesn't actually contain any of the Camellia sinensis plant.  Rooibos, pronounced roy-bos, can only be found growing in South Africa in the Cederberg region of the Western Cape province. Like tea made from the Camellia sinensis and herbal tea Rooibos can have many different herbs, spices, fruits etc, added to it. Speaking of which here is what I'm drinking right now:

Name: Pacific Sunrise

Type: Rooibos

Company/Purchased : Teavana

(Really good tea but a warning to those who purchased tea from there: do not ask for their tea tins unless you need them. I thought they came free and I looked at my receipt later only to realize they charged for them.)

Name: African Nectar

Type: Rooibos

Company: Mighty Leaf

Purchased: Dunn Bros

Rooibos is one of those teas that can surprise me with a different flavor even after the third or fourth try of the same type of tea. I wasn't very fond of the taste of Pacific Sunrise at first but the second time I tried it I thought it had a very relaxing flavor. Almost reminds me of warm milk. On the other hand, the African Nectar I only like with a bit of honey added to it. Perhaps I'll give it another try next time I'm at work and we'll see if I find yet another different flavor.

If you try any of these teas I try or have a tea you want me to try out let me know! Send me an e-mail or just feel free to comment on my most recent post.

Have a great day!