Salus Organic Rooibos Tea

For centuries, the Cape of Good Hope has aroused wanderlust and a thirst for adventure. With its steep, rocky coastline, it is one of the most famous stretches of coastline in the world - but also one of the most dangerous. Over 3,000 ships lie at the bottom of the sea off the South African coast. Although the treacherous coast with its unpredictable rocky reefs was known among seafarers as a ship graveyard, it bears the name "Cape of Good Hope". In 1487, the southern tip of Africa was circumnavigated for the first time. The Portuguese Bartolomeu Diaz was sure he had discovered the sea route to India. However, his crew was so exhausted by the hardships of the journey that he had to turn back. On his way home, he passed the striking rocky coast again, which he christened "Cape of Storms". The King of Portugal saw things a little differently. Elated at the discovery of the new sea route, which promised high profits from trade with India, it is said to be due to the king that the "Cape of Storms" was entered in the nautical charts as the "Cape of Good Hope".

To this day, it is a widespread misconception that the southernmost point of Africa is at the Cape of Good Hope. The actual southern Cape lies about 150 km to the east and is called "Cape Agulhas" (Needle Cape). This is where the Atlantic Ocean meets the Indian Ocean. The fact that the two capes are so often confused with each other is partly due to the fact that both are located in the South African province of Western Cape. This province not only has a spectacular coastline, but also a predominantly Mediterranean climate. That is why the Western Cape is also one of the main areas for South African wine. Besides vines, the region is also known for rooibos. The broom-like shrub grows mainly in the Cedarberg area north of Cape Town. For the indigenous peoples, rooibos has always been a valuable medicinal plant. They also dried the needle-like leaves to brew a tasty tea.

In 1904, the tea merchant Benjamin Ginsberg came across the delicious hot drink made from rooibos leaves among locals. Ginsberg found its aroma so irresistible that he began marketing rooibos in South Africa and Europe. As a British colony, South Africa was already a country of tea drinkers at that time. Although rooibos is not, strictly speaking, a tea, it can be prepared in exactly the same way. And just like the typical English tea, rooibos tastes wonderful with a little milk. However, unlike the classic black tea blends, rooibos does not naturally contain caffeine. It can therefore be drunk at any time of day and even just before going to bed. And so, in the 20th century, many tea drinkers switched from the classic tea plant to rooibos.

The Salus Rooibos teas seduce the senses with the sun and flair of South Africa. Because the rooibos for the different varieties comes from small organic farms in the area north of Cape Town. The Salus Organic Rooibos Tea Natural shimmers golden red out of the cup and delights with its mild-sweet aroma. The Organic Green Rooibos Tea Natural is an exceptional redbush speciality made from green rooibos branch tips. In contrast to the classic variety, the green rooibos tea is not fermented. In Organic Green Rooibos Peach-Lemon, lemon pieces in combination with peach provide freshness and sweet aromas in the tea cup. Sun-ripened strawberries and tropical coconut underline the exotic character of Organic Rooibos Strawberry Coconut. Salus Rooibos Vanilla Tonka Bean combines the mildly sweet rooibos aroma with the taste of sweet vanilla beans and sweet-tart tonka bean. Rooibos is the undisputed national drink of South Africa. But every year, more and more people outside South Africa are getting a taste for it. Enjoy the wonderful golden-red colour, the spicy aroma and the lovely mild taste of Salus Rooibos teas.