FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS How to Make Rooibos Tea Properly To make the perfect cup, boil filtered water. Rooibos Tea leaves are tiny, so we recommend using a fine-mesh strainer, linen filters, or French press to make brewing easy. Measure around 6 teaspoons of herbs into a teapot. Pour boiling water over, cover up the lid, and it only takes around 5-7 minutes for your tea to be ready. You can enjoy it also by adding some honey or milk. Can I make and drink Rooibos iced tea You can make Rooibos iced tea in two waysby letting fresh brew sit in a fridge for around 12h or using a hot-brewed infusion with a lot of ice. It is perfect summer drink for children, pregnant and breastfeeding women, and anyone over-sensitive to caffeine. How to make Rooibos syrup Use about 0.35 oz of pure flavored rooibos loose leaf tea, 16.907 oz of water, 1.05 oz of honey, and 10.50 oz of sugar. Add more tea leaves for stronger flavor. Spice it up with cinnamon, nutmeg, pepper, vanilla, or other spices. Put all ingredients into a pan and simmer until you get a thick syrup. With Rooibos syrup, you can make cocktails, desserts, refreshing summer drinks. Get creative! Product Description Consumed in southern Africa for centuries, Rooibos pronounced "roy-ee-boss," is an Afrikaans word for "red bush." has become a beloved drink around the world. Its closest cousin is the Honeybush, which is the English word for, well, Honeybush. Rooibos has many different aromas. It depends on how you like to brew it. It mostly has a sweet woody note to it. Some find it similar to black tea. But, because of its caffeine-free properties, it is an excellent alternative to relax with every cup and to nourish your body with its rich antioxidant steep.