Greenbush, also called "green rooibos" (Aspalathus linearis), brews much like green tea, with a similar color and flavor, but with no astringency and no caffeine. Greenbush is indigenous only to the Cedarberg Mountain Range in Western South Africa.
Ingredients
Green Rooibos (Greenbush).
BREWING INSTRUCTIONS
Serving Size: 8 fl oz (237 ml)
BY THE CUP
- Heat water to 212°F (boiling).
- Scoop one heaping teaspoon of tea into an infuser and place it into your teacup.
- Pour 8 fl oz (237 ml) of hot water over tea leaves.
- Steep for 3-5 minutes.
- Remove infuser and enjoy.
POTFUL
- Determine the capacity of your pot in cups (8 fl oz servings).
- Heat water to 212°F (boiling).
- Place infuser in pot.
- Add tea leaves to your infuser. Use a ratio of one heaping teaspoon of tea for each cup of water you intend to add.
- Pour hot (212°F) water over the tea leaves.
- Steep for 3 to 5 minutes.
- Remove infuser and enjoy.
ICED TEA
For a concentrated brew:
- Use the same leaf quantities as above but halve the water.
- Allow it to cool.
- Pour over ice and enjoy as it dilutes to proper strength.
