CRÈME AU CARAMEL ROOIBOS (Herbal Tea). COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: South Africa. GRADE: Choice Grade #1. MANUFACTURE TYPE: Fermentation turns the leaves from green to deep red and gives a slightly sweet note. CUP CHARACTERISTICS: Fruity with sweet notes, Caramel and Cream flavoring give this herbal Rooibos loose leaf tea a delicious taste with a smooth finish. INFUSION: Reddish orange to full color. INGREDIENTS: Rooibos, Calendula petals, Almond flakes, Natural flavors. TEA INFORMATION: We’ve used a top grade Rooibos (meaning Red Bush in Afrikaans) from the Cederberg region of South Africa. Rooibos itself is regarded as one of the world’s foremost herbal teas. The pine shaped red needles contain many essential minerals and is generally considered one of the healthiest teas sold in the world market. Rooibos contains iron, potassium, calcium, copper, zinc, magnesium, fluoride, manganese and sodium. If you type rooibos into the search engine of your computer you will find pages online of the medical qualities and antioxidant benefits of this tea.