Rooibus (Rooibos) tea (pronounced roy-bos) means “red bush” in Afrikaans. Rooibus is herbal, caffeine-free, and contains powerful antioxidants. It is also lower in tannins than green or black tea.
Rooibus is grown only in a small area of South Africa. It is slowly becoming more popular in the U.S. for the health conscious.
I recently bought a specialty Rooibus tea from a company called Christiani-Tea. I chose a flavor infused tea called Chocolate Mint. The ingredients are organic Rooibus, organic cacao nibs, and organic peppermint leaf. Added to those main flavor ingredients are apple and orange peel.
The combination? Wow! Absolutely delicious.
This tea was naturally sweet with a slightly nutty flavor which I understand comes from the Rooibus. The chocolate and peppermint complemented each other without dominating the overall tasting experience.
The chocolate mint makes this perfect for dessert. It’s just like sipping a Thin Mint Girl Scout Cookie but without the calories!
To learn more about this tea, visit the website www.christiani-tea.com.
Nibs are bitter and bold and definitely an acquired taste for most people. That’s why a company called Navitas Naturals lightly sweetens them with sugar cane.
Many chocolate beer makers will use a type of malted barley called chocolate malt. Chocolate malt is similar to other malts but cooked at even higher temperatures. This dark roast produces a more complex flavor with undertones of vanilla and caramel. The color also becomes dark.
Why would a person even eat cocoa nibs? Well, nibs are one of nature’s superfoods. They come packed with generous amounts of anti-oxidants, flavanoids and vitamin E. I can tolerate nibs by themselves, but would rather enjoy them coated in chocolate – DARK chocolate.
To help you keep it all straight, here is a list of some common chocolate vocabulary along with their definitions…
