Sep 21
David_A’s Teaview Snapshot
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To me Rooibos teas have such a wonderful smell and taste. It is so earthy and distinct. It is absolutely wonderful. This tea obviously has orange in it and clearly contains a citrus quality. The Teajo website notes that the tea has orange zest which has a different flavor than the fruit. The zest has a different quality indeed.Brewing:
I let the boil water stand before brewing the tea for about 5 minutes.
Taste/Impressions:
My initial impression is more delicate than many rooibos teas. Other rooibos teas have a much stronger and distinct earthy flavor. This example is much more subtle which I find interesting and quite surprising. The amount of orange zest relative to the rooibos does not explain this subtle flavor.
The tea has that distinct rooibos earthy taste but it does not stand out like other ones. If you think that other rooibos teas are too strong then this might be a one to try. Don't get me wrong I like the tea. It just does not stand out in any particular fashion. No noticeable spark.
Conclusion:
A nice light rooibos tea. Good citrus, orange aroma. The tea is very delicate for a rooibos. If you prefer a lighter tea this one might just be the ticket.
— To purchase Teajo Orange Ruby Rooibos, or for more specific information on ingredients or the story behind this particular blend, click here to go directly to the manufacturer's web site.
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September 26th, 2008 at 2:10 pm
I prepare the Orange Ruby Rooibos all the time and never have any issues with lack of flavor or lack of strength. In fact, I notice the opposite, an abundant amount of orange zest flavor along with the earthiness of the rooibos herb.
The only time I have ever noticed a weak brew is when the water temperature was too low. Generally speaking, herbals need to be brewed like blacks to get the full flavor and using boiling water is no exception. If you let the water sit for 5 minutes prior to brewing then you will definitely experience a very subtle and almost too light a flavor because proper infusion did not take place.
Another item to note is that this product is all natural and will not overpower like many of the artificially flavored teas on the market. If you like iced tea, I can definitely say that this particularly Rooibos tea is one of the best I have had on ice. The flavor profile changes significantly when the tea is chilled making it very refreshing.
My Rating:
9/10