We’re having a heat wave. Although I love the warm weather, I hate the mugginess. It’s so important to stay hydrated on days like this. Luckily for me, I recently got to sample Rooibee Red Tea because it’s one of my new favorite Summer finds! And because Rooibee is naturally caffeine free I can drink as much of it as I’d like without worrying about being wired or not being able to sleep.
I’m a tea afficionado and I adore iced tea. I drink it winter, spring, summer and fall. It’s interesting how different blends have such different tastes and since I love the earthy taste of Rooibos tea in general, these iced tea blends are ideal, tea-riffic even.
I’m always on the lookout for natural products and Rooibee Red is the only bottled USDA-certified organic rooibos red tea on the market and the only bottled organic red tea made from the South African rooibos bush.
For generations, South African families have known red tea made from this bush to be high in antioxidants, calming and rejuvenating. This was the feeling I got from the tea, not a caffeine-type of buzz but a natural sense of well-being. It’s also gluten free and low in calories, unlike my favorite coffeehouse beverages.
Founded in Louisville, Ky in 2009 and now a certified Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) company, Rooibee Red Tea believes in creating delicious healthy drinks for the whole family, in providing wellbeing for the body, soul and planet as well.
Rooibee Red Tea comes in 5 flavors:
First of all, Unsweetened for the purist. I enjoyed this one with a slice of lemon and a mint leaf. The tea itself has an inherent sweet character, but it’s really not too sweet.
Next, the Vanilla Chai. I found this one to be different, not my favorite, but if you like chai, I really think you will enjoy it.
Third is the Peach. This is delicious and the fruit flavors blend and balance really well. Again, nothing artificial or too sweet. Just right in my estimation.
I really liked the Cranberry Pomegranate because of the subtle berry taste. All of the flavors are not overpowering, but just lightly balance and blend with the rooibos tea. I love the scent of this one.
And, now, Watermelon Mint. This is one of my favorite summer finds that I will be drinking a lot of. If I were to create a tea, this is probably what I would envision. I am really crazy about this! It has just the right blend of watermelon with a mint finish. I could seriously drink this all day. The flavors are so incredibly refreshing.
So, if you’re looking for a healthier alternative and a delicious iced tea, why not try Rooibee Red Tea.
You can find Rooibee in Whole Foods, Kroger stores and other grocery chains and independent retailers. Here is a store locator.
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Disclosure: I was provided samples to facilitate this review, however, all opinions are completely my own.
OMGoodness…a Watermelon Mint flavor sounds AMAZING! Very different.
Yumm, Nice refreshing tea for the summer!
I have never heard of Rooibee red tea before. It sounds so refreshing and delicious. I cant wait to try the peach as Im a peach tea drinker. thanks for the information on the tea
I have never drunk Rooibos tea. this is interesting to me because I too drink iced tea all year long
Okay I need some of the Watermelon Mint tea, it sounds amazing!
Love that they have an unsweetened version. I am always looking for tea, but I don’t want it sweet. Add a little lemon and you are good.
I usually enjoy rooibos teas, so I bet I would like these! I’ll have to keep an eye out for them!
I’d like to try the peach. I don’t like watermelon so I won’t try that one.
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Those look refreshing, I would like to try the watermelon mint!
I’ve never noticed these before – they sound great – tea from the South African rooibos bush – wow! I want to try them, esp watermelon mint!
I LOVE tea, but have never heard of these! I’ll have to go on a hunt now. Thanks!
This looks yummy! Ill have to look for it!
Those look very refreshing!
That sounds yummy!
never heard of these. i’ll look out for them in the store
I’ve never heard of this Rooibee Red Tea, but it sounds SO GOOD!! Definitely something we would drink around here!
That looks refreshing!
These sound interesting. I’ve never tried them.
I’m going to hunt for Rooibee Red Tea!!
This looks great.
I’d love to try that vanilla chai and the peach!
Oh, I have never heard of this brand but I lived in South Africa for a few years and I loved the bush tea. I missed it! Thank you!!!!
That sounds really good. I will have to look for it the next time I go to Kroger or Whole Foods. I think I would prefer the Cranberry Pomegranate or Watermelon Mint. My hubby is a purist… he would want the regular old unsweetened.
That sounds great! I love iced tea.
I’ve never heard of Rooibee Red Tea before. I’d have to go with the unsweetened flavor. I like tea, but I can’t stand to have it sweetened.
I’ve been looking all over for these hopefully I can find them soon!
This sounds absolutely refreshing!
I love tea year-round. The vanilla chai flavor sounds particularly good. I haven’t seen these in the store, but I’ll look for them!
I’m going to have to head on over to Whole Foods and get some of this tea! They all sound delicious especially the vanilla chai and the watermelon mint. Can’t wait for summer!