Rooibos Tea Terza Luna

Among the dozens of Terza Luna herbal teas available for purchase online, we have selected excellent rooibos online that you can find on this page. You can discover our selection of Rooibos and Rooibos infusions available online and enjoy them at home.

The Rooibos available online at Terzaluna.com

With the spread of Rooibos in Italy, many people contact us asking “Rooibos: where to buy?” or inquiring about the best qualities of rooibos online. To satisfy all tastes, Terzaluna has selected Rooibos along with various varieties of infusions and blends of loose Rooibos tea, now available online for our customers who are passionate about unique herbal teas. Additionally, we have now implemented the sale of the highly sought-after green Rooibos. Explore our offerings and purchase the Rooibos that suits you!

Prices and Formats

The price of loose Rooibos available on Terzaluna.com varies depending on the type and quality. We offer different formats, from 50g packages for home use to 1kg packages for bars and retailers who want to include the sale of rooibos in their business at the right price.

• 50g – 4.50€
• 100g – 9.00€
• 250g – 19.90€
• 500g – 36.00€
• 1kg – 59.90€

The “Red Tea of South Africa”

Rooibos, also known as African red tea or redbush tea (red bush), is an infusion made from the leaves of Aspalathus linearis, a shrub cultivated on the western coast of South Africa. Discover its properties, benefits, how to prepare it (both hot and cold infusion), differences between red and green rooibos, and much more.

Translation and origin of the name

Rooibos is erroneously called red tea: in reality, it is a herbal tea that does not come from the tea plant (Camellia sinensis), but from a leguminous shrub more closely related to a chickpea plant. The incorrect designation of Rooibos tea might derive from the atypical red color of the beverage, which suggests a variant of black and green tea, or from a clumsy translation of the generic herbal tea or cha—referred to in African regions as herbal or spice infusions—into tea.

Rooibos and caffeine

Since it is not a tea, Rooibos infusion does not contain caffeine. It has a sweet taste, less bitter than tea, with a slightly woody and extremely pleasant aftertaste that gives the body a warm and enveloping sensation. Red tea has no contraindications and is an alternative to tea that can be enjoyed by everyone. This property makes Rooibos suitable for children and during pregnancy. Read more about low-caffeine teas in our blog article!

How is it made? Differences between red Rooibos and green Rooibos

Rooibos is one of the most appreciated African beverages. There are two varieties of Rooibos, red Rooibos, the most common quality, and green Rooibos tea. The difference between the two lies in the processing method, which is reminiscent of that of green and black tea.

• Green Rooibos: it does not undergo an oxidation process. Its leaves are harvested and subjected to a heat source that stops the oxidation of polyphenols. It has a very grassy flavor and is consumed to enjoy its antioxidant properties. It is often used as a natural supplement. Try our Green Rooibos!
• Red Rooibos: this is the most common variety and is obtained through the oxidation of the plant's leaves, which become more organoleptically complex and give a particular taste and the characteristic red color to the infusion. Among the red Rooibos, our Orange and Ginger Rooibos is particularly popular, try it now!

The most common and appreciated Rooibos tea as a hot beverage is red Rooibos, the national drink of South Africa, which was originally prepared by crushing the Rooibos leaves in a pestle and fermenting them, then leaving them to infuse to obtain the beverage with its unusual amber color. The word ‘Rooibos’ in afrikaans, the language spoken in southern Africa and one of the official languages of South Africa, literally means ‘red bush’.

Rooibos: benefits and properties of red tea

Rooibos is completely free of caffeine, and among its properties, it is also rich in minerals—like all leguminous plants—such as calcium, phosphorus, and magnesium, which emerge during infusion, resulting in a particularly hydrating, isotonic beverage with a pronounced remineralizing and alkalizing action.

When to drink it?

The consumption of red tea is recommended after physical activity, as a replacement for other sports drinks, during menopause, and in old age. Additionally, Rooibos can be consumed during pregnancy and breastfeeding, as it does not alter the taste of milk, and being caffeine-free, it is also suitable for children.

Being non-oxidized and therefore particularly rich in antioxidants, green Rooibos, just like green tea, acts against the formation of free radicals, in addition to having a pronounced digestive action.

What are the contraindications of Rooibos?

Red tea has no contraindications, unless there is an intolerance to the plant itself and its active ingredient.

However, many mistakenly use Rooibos infusion to sleep and combat insomnia. Although Rooibos is caffeine-free, it is not a relaxing plant, and therefore does not constitute a remedy for insomnia. On the contrary, studies suggest that increased intake of minerals tends to alter sleep; therefore, it is recommended to avoid consumption shortly before going to bed, especially for those with sleep disorders, as it may have an energizing effect.

Preparation and recipes

How is Rooibos prepared? The preparation of this beverage is very simple and can be done in various ways, both hot and cold, and is not limited to herbal teas. Let's discover some preparations together.

Rooibos infusion

Red tea should be prepared exactly like an herbal tea, using 2-3 grams of loose Rooibos per cup of water, left to infuse for 10-15 minutes. It can be enjoyed without sugar, as it already has a naturally sweet flavor.

Cold Rooibos

The classic hot infusion preparation can be replaced with a cold maceration preparation. Our suggestion is to use 10 grams of Rooibos per liter of room temperature water, left to macerate in the refrigerator overnight to be consumed the next morning, after filtering.

Recipes and Pairings: Chai Rooibos 

Red Rooibos can be paired with spices, fruits, dried fruits, and even essential oils. Among the Rooibos teas available on Terzaluna, you can find various options, such as the unique Vanilla and Lemongrass Rooibos, expertly paired with various ingredients, flowers, and spices for a fragrant and warming taste. Alternatively, you can opt for a loose organic natural Rooibos and flavor it to your liking.

We suggest preparing a Rooibos chai by following the recipe for a classic chai latte and using the distinctive taste of Rooibos as an alternative base to black tea, a preparation widely popular in South Africa. The ingredients for chai Rooibos are:

• 1 teaspoon of loose RED Rooibos 
• Chai spices (cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, cloves, a pinch of pepper)
• 100 ml of milk
• 100 ml of water

The first step is to toast the spices in a small pot, then add 100 ml of water and bring to a boil. Once boiling, add a teaspoon of red Rooibos and wait for a second boil. At this point, you can add the milk and wait for it to boil again, then turn off the heat and cover the pot. After 10 minutes, the beverage can be strained and optionally sweetened with half a teaspoon of cane sugar, following the recipe for sweet, spicy, and warming Indian chai.

Green Rooibos can be used in the preparation of detox infusions, with the addition of lemon and ginger or purifying herbs.

Ground red Rooibos can also be used in cooking: try it in doughs or infused in the preparation of water-based cakes.

Storage

Like all teas and infusions, Rooibos should be stored in airtight containers, preferably away from light.

When brewed hot, it should be consumed within the day, especially if it's a green Rooibos infusion, to avoid the loss of antioxidants. Red tea prepared with cold maceration can be stored in the refrigerator for a couple of days to be consumed throughout the day.