Just like Rooibos, honeybush was discovered in South Africa in the 18th Century. The honeybush shrub owes its name to its characteristic appearance. The blossoms are bright yellow and smell like honey, whereas the leaves are somewhat rougher than those of Rooibos. The South Africans also call it "vegetable bush", due to its pod-shaped fruits and knobbly roots. The wild growing plants thrive exclusively on small mountain ranges in the Longkloof District. In the 1990s it was re-discovered and is cultivated today for commercial purposes in 35 different locations. The infusion tastes pleasantly sweet and aromatic.
The trend towards organically produced foods has also reached the world of teas. Today, almost all cultivation areas offer organically produced tea. The Keemun region is no exception. Our organic version comes from the Chinese province of Anhui and is a mild, finely-aromatic and very light tea with a beautifully structured Sinensis leaf. The cup colour is a shining red-brown and the bouquet is spicily-sweet a hint of smokiness.
We can now offer organic tea varieties from this garden! Almost 75 % of all Rwandan cultivated teas come from small farms which have united in a cooperative called Assophte. The proportion of orthodox tea is not even 20 %. This is why we are rather proud of this green tea rarity which grows at an altitude of approximately 1,800 m above sea level. The infusion unfolds the wiry, dark-green leaf and a scenty, slightly spinach-like aroma which stays on your palate for some time after tasting the tea. The cup is a shining lime colour.
Sometimes a national holiday, sometimes a village fair or simple the fading memory of yesteryear: Thanksgiiving. Independently from the bustling, the festive meal, the family get-together this specially dedicated day brings with it, it is still the central idea that remains in the focus: the thankfulness for what we have: rich harvests which never let us come away empty handed, busy and loving hands that prepare the richly decorated tables, which never make us go hungry. None of it should be taken for granted, and yet too much of it too often is. Let us take a moment to reflect on all the things we can be thankful for while enjoying this tea made of bounties of nature and rich harvests.
LOW in ACID!!!
Seize the day… and what could be be more suitable than a full, spicy, soft Ceylon tea decorated with the lively colours of different blossoms? The deep, scintillating blue of cornflower blossoms, the tempting red of the rose blossoms and the shiny yellow of the sunflowers promise complete relaxation. This aroma is composed of the most exotic fruits in the world and a hint of sweet cream makes your thoughts wander, letting you enjoy a perfect moment in these hectic times to gather new strength.
In the land of the (extinct) volcanoes Turfan, Tianshan, Kunlun, Keluo and many, many more, we have found lava-red gold! Do you have an idea yet where we are? Correct, in China! Our black tea blend is allowed to glow - it carries a very special, orange-red-coloured dress, richly decorated with shining gojiberries and golden rosebuds. „Gun Salutes” of Gunpowder and the flavour combination of goji, pomegranate and orange makes this this creation a fireworks in taste!
We have different types of the very popular„Earl Grey” tea in our assortment. Each tea is highly aromatic. However, this one is a very special one. The excellent base of spicy „Ceylon”, with its wiry and regular leaf, and elegant „Yunnan” is perfect already. It thus requires an exceptional flavour. We found the perfect bergamot aroma in France. Every „Earl Grey” friend will be convinced by this delicious top-class „Earl Grey” with the typical lemon note.
The widely popular bergamot flavouring gives the fine classic from India a real freshness. The traditional „Darjeeling” from the „second plucking period” is an extraordinary taste experience not only for the „Earl”, but for everybody who likes a soft and flowery „Darjeeling”. The combination of two high-quality and popular components truly deserves the name „superior”!
This tea is like inhaling fresh, clear morning air! A hint of sweetish liquorice and a lively, refreshing citrus flavour with a creamy, round vanilla note makes this tea creation an extraordinary delicacy. The aromatic, slightly earthy base of Yunnan black tea, enriched by exotic ingredients such as lemon grass with its citrus smell, and the exquisite hazelnut brittle make this breather a relaxing moment!
This refreshing herb tea blend convinces totally without added flavouring. Imagine an old farm garden with all its old trees, flowers and spices and close your eyes: dive into this world full of magical scents and take it in. Let your fingers caress the bright, colourful blossoms. Deeply absorbed in thought, you will bite into a crunchy apple and smell the fresh peppermint.
