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rooibos herbal tea
July 11, 2017

An African Morrow

By The St. James Tearoom

Dessert Rooibos – Herbal Tea (Caffeine-Free)
Higbie & Sons

maple bacon

An African Morrow

Arise to the smoky essence of bacon, complemented with chocolate bits and maple, ushering in a sunrise of African red bush rooibos.

rooibos herbal tea

Steeping Directions

Learn how to make “An African Morrow” to enjoy at home!

  • Basic
  • Connoisseur

Basic

 water at a simmer or a rolling boil (~180-212° F)

 1 tsp tea leaves per 6 oz. water (standard teacup)

 ~ 3 1 ⁄4 minutes: Drain tea strainer, serve, and enjoy!

 sugar is not recommended, and this tea does not take milk

Tea Tip: To prevent rooibos dregs, use a tea strainer without loose mesh or large holes. We recommend tea sacks or tea socks.

Connoisseur

 water at a rolling boil (~212° F)

 1 1⁄2 even Tbsp tea leaves (32 oz. water / medium-sized teapot)
1 3⁄4 even Tbsp tea leaves (48 oz. water / large-sized teapot)

 ~ 1 1 ⁄2 minute: pause timer, drain tea strainer, return, continue steeping

 ~ 2 3 ⁄4 minutes: start tasting every 15 seconds, steeping to your preference

 ~ 3 1 ⁄4 minutes: recommended steep time for “An African Morrow” Drain tea strainer, serve, and enjoy!

 sugar is not recommended, and this tea does not take milk

Tea Tip: Taste by pouring only a quarter inch of tea into the cup.

At Teatime

Request this tea to be served as one of the three teas at your teatime reservation!

(505) 242-3752

At Home

Purchase this loose leaf tea in our Market!

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Tea from the Higbie & Sons Collection
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