Organic Green Rooibos Tea Leaves (Non-Fermented Type) 1.8g x 100 Tea Bags Value Pack

Organic Green Rooibos Tea

This is Kawashimaya's original green rooibos tea, made with carefully selected, high-quality tea leaves. Green rooibos is a non-fermented type of tea that has been fermented using a unique method, and is characterized by a clean, mellow taste without any peculiar flavor. It is richer in nutrients than the fermented type, and contains about four times as many polyphenols as the fermented type. We only use tea leaves that have been sterilized using the latest equipment, so it is also ideal for cold brewing. Please enjoy the fresh taste delivered from South Africa.

Straight from South Africa,this mild and gentle tasting rooibos tea is enjoyable for the whole family. Our organic green rooibos tea is caffeine-free and rich in polyphenol. It is made from rare tea leaves that account for less than 5% of the total harvest. The tea is freshly harvested from the fields then it is cut in short and uniform shape so it can be easily brewed.

Red Rooibos Tea

Red Rooibos Tea is a popular fermented type of rooibos. It has a rich taste and aroma, and is full-bodied and sweet. It contains many nutrients that are good for your beauty, and is recommended for those who are concerned about caffeine.

Green Rooibos Tea

Green Rooibos Tea is a non-fermented type of rooibos, where fermentation is stopped after harvesting. It is recommended for those who want higher nutritional value, with 10 times the flavonoids of the red variant. It has a taste and aroma similar to green tea, making it easy to drink!

The fermented type red rooibos is the more commonly consumed tea, but the non-fermented green rooibos has many charms that red tea does not have. It has a mild taste and aroma similar to green tea, so it is recommended for those who do not like rooibos tea. It is also gentle on the palate, so the whole family can enjoy it, from children to adults.

What's Special About our Organic Green Rooibos Tea

Goes Well with Other Foods

Its light, unobtrusive flavor goes well with Japanese food and other cuisines. It is also recommended as a meal tea and a staple in your home.

Less Bitterness And Astringency

It contains little tannin, which causes bitterness, so you can enjoy it in your own bottle. The tea bags used are mesh tetra type, which allows the tea leaves to brew easily. Since it is made of biodegradable material, there is no need to worry about harmful substances leaching out.

Perfect for Cold Brew Tea

Kawashimaya's Green Rooibos tea uses tea leaves that have been sterilized using the latest equipment in South Africa. It can also be brewed in cold water without using boiling water.

Carefully Selected Tea Leaves

The tea leaves are picked by contracted farmers and graded and ranked by expert panelists. We only use the best quality teas selected through rigorous testing.

More Nutrients Compared to The Fermented Rooibos

Rooibos tea is packed with nutrients that are good for the body. Green rooibos in particular is even more nutritious than the fermented type, with about four times the total polyphenols of the fermented type. Among these, aspalathin is a flavonoid unique to rooibos, and is about 81 times more abundant than the fermented type. Various research is being conducted on it as it is the most effective antioxidant contained in rooibos.

Green Rooibos Cultivation

Carefully selected, high-quality ingredients from Rooibos Limited, the world's top manufacturer, are vacuum-packed and shipped to Japan in a fresh state. Only products that meet strict standards on a production line dedicated to the Japanese market are shipped. Microorganism and residual pesticide tests are also conducted for each badge. We use fresh tea leaves that are grown according to strict standards and are pesticide-free and without chemical fertilizers.

In addition, the tea leaves are sterilized only once in South Africa. Some manufacturers sterilize them again in Japan, but repeated sterilization may cause the flavor to deteriorate.

Safe Quality with Sterilization Processing

Since 2020, Rooibos Limited has revamped its production line and now manages tea leaves under even stricter quality standards.
By introducing a Japanese-made sterilization machine, the tea leaves undergo high-pressure sterilization without compromising quality. Enjoy delicious and safe cold brews without using boiling water.

How to Brew

Place one tea bag in a teacup and pour freshly boiled water (about 200–280ml). Let it steep for about 3 to 5 minutes. Adjust the amount of water to your preference.
You can also enjoy it as iced tea by pouring it into a glass with ice.

【For Boiling】 Add two tea bags to 1 liter of boiling water and simmer on low heat for about 5 minutes.

【For Cold Brew】 Place three tea bags in a pot or pitcher with 1 liter of water and let it sit for about 2 hours.

Frequently Asked Questions