African Nectar - 15 pouches
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Description
Sojourn to the fertile tropics with our African Nectar tea and savor the fruits of the "Alluring Continent." Made with African Rooibos leaves, this Mighty Leaf signature blend is teeming with tropical fruit and blossoms. Rich in anti-oxidants, it promotes calm and relaxation.
African Nectar is available in 100 individually foil wrapped and 15 individually cello wrapped Tea Pouches.
Ingredients
Rooibos leaves, natural tropical flavors, natural flavors, hibiscus flowers, rose petals, mallow blossoms, marigold flowers.
Health Benefits
Rooibos (Aspalanthus linearis)
Research has shown Rooibos contains an unusually high amount of antioxidant flavonoids similar to that in Green Tea. These flavonoids are thought to prove effective in combating harmful free radicals which can cause cancer, heart disease and strokes.
Some unconfirmed studies have determined that antioxidant levels in Rooibos are 50 times higher than those in Green Tea. Naturally caffeine free and rich in Vitamin C, Rooibos also possesses other medicinal properties including the ability to lessen the body's reaction to allergies and calm upset stomachs.
Hibiscus (Hibiscus sabdariffa)
Naturally rich in Vitamin C and antioxidants, Hibiscus cools the body, helps lower cholesterol and relaxes the body.
History
Originating in the Cape Mountains of South Africa, Rooibos (pronounced roy-boss) and often called Redbush or Red Tea, has long been cultivated and used by indigenous people in the Cedarburg region. A tribe of Bushmen called the Khoisans discovered early on that wild Rooibos had unique healing properties. Harvested from the Aspalathus Linearis plant, technically, Rooibos is not a tea.
Later, in 1772, a botanist, Carl Humberg, discovered the herb's use in the region. South Africans began drinking the beverage, enjoying its refreshing and sweet flavor. However, not until 1904, did Rooibos became widely available when a Russian immigrant, Benjamin Ginsburg, began promoting Rooibos internationally as a healthy alternative to tea. Today, Rooibos ranks as of one of the worlds most drunk herbal teas due to its delicious taste and high level of anti-oxidants.
Use
Try drinking African Nectar as an everyday tonic to boost the immune system and increase energy. The rich and delicious, rooibos based blend makes an excellent aperitif or after-dinner drink.
In the alternative, drink in the morning for a lively non-caffeinated alternative to coffee. Pair with sweet desserts or chocolate for a sumptuous treat.
Brew
Preparing the perfect cup of tea is a process to be savored. Watch how the traditional elements harmoniously come together to make the perfect cup and enjoy the liberation of pure tea goodness.
This is what we call the Mighty Leaf signature multi-sensory ("sensory melange") tea experience. Come share with us and learn how to get infused.
Water
The quality of tea is affected by the quality of water used to prepare it. Using filtered or bottled water is best. If possible, avoid brewing tea with tap, distilled or mineral water. Never over-boiling water, as it results in flat-tasting tea.
Fire
1) Heat filtered or bottled water to a rolling boil or to 205 F. 2) While the water is heating pour hot water into your teapot and cups, let sit and then drain completely. A warm teapot will maintain the requisite temperature for superior tasting tea.
Whole Leaf Tea
Slowly open up our specially created, sensually handcrafted tea pouch and enjoy the aroma of fresh herbs and fruit. Use one Mighty Leaf tea pouch per cup.
Infusion Time
Pour water over tea pouch. Time steeping carefully and infuse for 5 minutes. Watch how the herbs and fruit within the pouch have room to gracefully expand in your cup, creating a rich and flavorful infusion and a superior tasting tea.
Savor the Leaf
Sip your cup and rediscover the pleasure of the way tea was naturally meant to be. This is the magic of Mighty Leaf.
Caffeine Level
Caffeine Free.
Relax and wind down after a busy, hectic day with a soothing cup of caffeine free herb and fruited tea.
Character
Herbs and Fruit
Fine, needle-like rooibos leaves, dried flowers
Aroma
Lively tropical notes
Color
Jewel red liquor
Taste
Rich and full body with a honey-like and tropical flavor.
Origin
South Africa
The African Rooibos or red bush makes a vivid and smooth cup blended with hibiscus and exotic fruits of the African continent. Rich in antioxidants, it promotes calm and relaxation. Perfect for enhancing a peaceful night's rest.
Our African Nectar - 15 pouches product can be shipped to you same day for all orders received before 3:00PM Eastern Time, Monday-Friday. Orders received after 3:00PM ET are shipped the next day. Depending on the Shipping Method you choose, please allow for up to 7-10 days for your order to arrive.
All of our tea and teaware products and gifts are crafted with the hightest standards of tea making available in the world today.
We invite you to explore the world of Mighty Leaf Tea and our specially created artisan-crafted whole leaf tea pouches. In ancient traditions across the world a freshly brewed pot filled with whole tea leaves is revered as the richest in character. Embodying that ideal, we created the silken Tea Pouchâ„¢ with the world's finest whole tea leaves, herbs, fruits and spices too big for ordinary tea bags.
The Mighty Leaf Tea Pouchâ„¢ was invented, created and pioneered in 1996. We created a proprietary process offering the convenience of precision, pre-portioned whole leaf servings as an alternative to the more labor intensive traditional loose tea preparation method. Without glue or staples, our unmatched process allows for larger whole leaves, without limitation to size, translating to an unsurpassed tea experience. We made tea drinking simple and pure, so that you can enjoy the whole leaf difference in our convenient, easy-to-use Tea Pouches without a mess or hassle.
Mighty Leaf Tea was born for the sole purpose of infusing life into an ancient indulgence by creating tea products that reach new heights of quality and innovation.
The genesis of Mighty Leaf Tea came in 1996 as a result of a shared passion and dream envisioned by husband-and-wife team Gary Shinner and Jill Portman when they founded their teahouse on Fillmore St. in San Francisco.
Their passion is for creating the most incredible handcrafted tea blends found anywhere, globally sourcing the finest ingredients available. Paralleling the highest standards of quality at Mighty Leaf Tea is ongoing creative innovation.
Our specially created handcrafted Tea Pouches are designed to unleash the essence of the quality that is Mighty Leaf Tea. Supporting our quality and innovation is our promise to deliver the highest level of customer service excellence in serving you the finest tea products available.
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Mighty Leaf Tea Company
136 Mitchell Blvd.
San Rafael, CA 94903
Tel: 415.491.2650
Fax: 415.472.1780
Email:
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