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Rooibos
Numi Organic Rooibos Chai
All of the spice. None of the buzz. Steep it as long as you want.
Timer / Rooibos
Pour, cover,walk away.
Rooibos can't really be over-steeped. The timer is here so you remember to come back for it.
Rooibos tea timer
Style
Steep 1
6:00
Ready.
- Water
- 212°F / 100°C
- Leaf
- 1 tsp / 8oz
Five minutes minimum. Honeyed and round by six.
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The schedule
Rooibos steep times, by style.
Pure rooibos
212°F / 100°C · 1 tsp / 8oz
Five minutes minimum. Honeyed and round by six.
| Steep 1 | 6 min |
Vanilla & flavoured
212°F / 100°C · 1 tsp / 8oz
Brews exactly like pure. The added flavours don't change the timing.
| Steep 1 | 6 min |
Rooibos chai
212°F / 100°C · 1 tsp / 8oz
Whole spices need seven to ten minutes to give.
| Steep 1 | 8 min 30 sec |
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FAQ
Rooibos timing, answered.
How long do you steep rooibos?+
Five to eight minutes for pure rooibos at a full boil. Vanilla and flavoured blends brew exactly the same, and rooibos chai wants seven to ten. Under three minutes the cup reads thin and watery.
Can you over-steep rooibos?+
Not in any way that matters. Rooibos has no tannins to turn bitter, so a long steep only makes it fuller.
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