Our signature range of ground Rooibos, Nespresso compatible capsules, Lavazza® Blue capsules, Rooibos soft pods, Rooibos Matcha Latte Mix and Rooibos smoothie powder all contain Rooibos tea. Our matcha latte, beetroot latte, turmeric latte, chai latte and honey products do not contain any Rooibos tea.

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The name “red espresso®” describes the distinctive “red” colour of the espresso that our signature range of ground Rooibos makes and “espresso” describes our new way of enjoying tea as an espresso.

Currently, red espresso® is available as our signature range of ground Rooibos in 1kg and 250g as well as a single-serve soft pod. It is also available in our Rooibos Flavour Collection for Nespresso machines. We have recently launched our red cappuccino® instant sachets too. red espresso® also has honey which is sourced from Zambia’s virgin Miombo Forests, where it is sustainably and ethically sourced. It is available in single-serve, easy-tear 8g sachets. Our 100% natural plant-based range of superfood latte mixes were launched in 2017.

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Rooibos only grows in one unique region in the world, in a 110km radius in the Cederberg Mountains near Cape Town, South Africa. We are committed to sourcing the finest Rooibos found there: that which grows at highest altitude and is hand-harvested. Learn more about our farm-to-cup journey here. 

Strictly speaking, Rooibos (Aspalathus linearis) is not a tea but a herbal infusion, or tisane. It is a shrub that grows only in the mountains surrounding the Cederberg in the Western Cape of South Africa. It was discovered hundreds of years ago by the ancient San who cut its needle-like green leaves and stems and left them to ferment in the sun. Once fermented, the tea, distinctively red in colour, lent the bush’s name to Rooibos, meaning ‘red bush’. It is inherently sweet in flavour with earthy undertones. Rooibos has been enjoyed traditionally as a tea by generations of South Africans and, increasingly, by people all over the world. In 2005, red espresso® revolutionized Rooibos by turning it into the world’s first tea espresso.

Yes, it has been certified Kosher.

Yes, it has been certified Halaal.

None. It contains only 100% pure ground Rooibos tea with no caffeine, sugar, additives, preservatives or colourants.

Honey and cinnamon are perfect taste and health complements to our red cappuccino® and red latte® and complete the distinctive ritual of how best to enjoy them. Honey is a healthy alternative to sugar while cinnamon enhances our drinks by adding an inviting, spicy aroma. Both are renowned for their health benefits and add to the deliciously healthy experience that is a red cappuccino® or red latte®.

Made from 100% pure Rooibos tea, it is naturally caffeine-free and full of the health benefits of Rooibos – including powerful, immune-boosting antioxidants. See our wellness page for more details.

No, it is 100% pure and natural Rooibos tea, with 0% caffeine and powerful antioxidants. There are no negative side-effects related to drinking rooibos tea so there is no limit to how many red espresso® shots or red drinks you can enjoy. You can read more about the health benefits of red espresso® Rooibos here.

They are defined as atoms or groups of atoms with an odd (unpaired) number of electrons, which are highly reactive. They attack healthy cells and start a chain reaction, like dominoes. They are especially dangerous when they interact with important cellular components like DNA or the cell membrane. Cells may function poorly or die if this occurs and such irreversible damage can lead to degenerative diseases like cancer and heart disease.

Yes, it is 100% safe because it contains no caffeine. It is also good for you and baby with its numerous health benefits and powerful antioxidants.

Yes, it is 100% safe and also very good for them to drink because, apart from its 0% caffeine content, it is rich in the renowned health benefits of Rooibos tea and powerful immune-boosting antioxidants.

No, it is made from 100% Rooibos tea which is naturally caffeine-free.

No, red espresso® Rooibos has a rich full-bodied Rooibos flavour that is inherently sweet and refreshingly clean on the palate.

Yes. When prepared using an espresso appliance, red espresso® Rooibos is coated with a luxuriously thick saffron-coloured crema flecked with gold that is distinctive to red espresso®.

No, it is made from Rooibos tea leaves that have been ground under patent for use in espresso machines. It is not made from beans at all.

No, it is pre-ground and ready to use.

No, it lasts for up to six months once opened and should be stored in a cool, dry place. It should not be refrigerated.

Yes! red espresso® Rooibos is available in a single-serve soft pod as well as capsules that are compatible with Nespresso machines.

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Absolutely – and more! red espresso® Rooibos is extremely versatile and can be used to make a range of delicious hot and cold café-style drinks.

No, it is made from 100% Rooibos tea which is naturally caffeine-free.

red espresso® Rooibos is naturally caffeine-free and loaded with antioxidants. Research has confirmed that red espresso® Rooibos contains 5 x more antioxidants than green tea and 10 x more antioxidants than regular Rooibos (per ORAC measurements). Prepared in appliances that use steam and boiling water under pressure, the health benefits of Rooibos are extracted more effectively, including its antioxidants.

Even though Rooibos grows only in one unique region, we are committed to sourcing the finest Rooibos found there – that which grows at highest altitude and is hand-harvested. Only this select Rooibos makes the revolutionary red espresso® cut. Only by using this premium quality Rooibos can red espresso® Rooibos deliver on crema, taste and versatility.

red espresso® Rooibos has a dark, rich red colour. The colour of Rooibos in its raw format is also an indication of its flavour: Rooibos that is of poorer quality – and grown at lower altitudes – is more yellow in colour and soapy in taste.

Uniquely ground under patent, red espresso® Rooibos is remarkably finer than regular Rooibos tea.

red espresso® Rooibos is an espresso product that can be used in a wide range of coffee appliances: espresso machines, stovetop espresso makers, French Presses and the AeroPress.

There is no limit to the number of deliciously healthy red drinks you can make with red espresso® Rooibos: from red cappuccino®s and red latte®s, to fresh red®s (natural iced tea), red frappes and more!

red espresso® Rooibos is characterised by a saffron-coloured crema flecked with gold.

100% Rooibos tea, red espresso® Rooibos is refined under global patent to deliver an espresso complete with crema – something which a traditional Rooibos tea bag can never deliver on. All our red drink names are registered around the world.

No, they cannot. They have been carefully manufactured to be 100% compatible with all Nespresso machines except the VertuoLine.

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There are 5 deliciously healthy flavours to choose from: Original, Intenso, Vanilla, Caramel and Chai.

No, all the red espresso® Rooibos capsules are made from 100% Rooibos tea which is naturally caffeine-free.

Yes, all the red espresso® Rooibos flavours are sugar-free.

Yes, there are powerful antioxidants in all of our red espresso® Rooibos capsules.

Run a shot of water – without a capsule inserted – through the machine into your cup. This helps to clean the machine (especially when switching between coffee and red espresso® Rooibos), warms your cup and ensures the best tasting red espresso® Rooibos. Enjoy it straight up, add milk for cappuccinos and lattes, fruit juice to make a real, homemade iced tea, or add it to your morning smoothie. We recommend you run a shot of water – without a capsule inserted – through the machine after making red espresso® Rooibos so as to rinse out any remaining flavours.

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Your red espresso® Rooibos capsules can be kept until the best-before date shown on the box.

No, there is no caffeine in the instant Rooibos red cappuccino®. It is 100% naturally caffeine-free.

There is less than a teaspoon of sugar in each sachet of our instant Rooibos red cappuccino® making it a healthier alternative with a lot less sugar than other cappuccinos on the market.

It is gluten free and contains absolutely no palm oil and no artificial sweeteners, flavours or colourants.

No it is completely GMO free.

25g serving size

Yes you can purchase our 25g scoop online here.

Over the years our customers have asked us for a chai tea latte blend. A quality café grade chai.

It is made with authentic Indian spices, black tea and caramelised coconut blossom sugar to give it our unique taste profile.

It has fewer ingredients than most other chai’s on the market:
- No soy
- No gluten
- No milk ingredients
- No partially hydrogenated oils or cheap oil blends
- No artificial sweeteners or colourants
- No palm oil
- It is vegan friendly – we have cut out all dairy ingredients but still kept it indulgent

No there is no Rooibos in our Spiced Chai Latte powder. We have followed an authentic Indian spiced chai recipe and used real spices and black tea.

This means that there are no animal product ingredients used in our Spiced Chai Latte recipe such as milk powder or honey.

No there are no milk ingredients used in our Spiced Chai Latte recipe.

Although our Spiced Chai Powder does not contain any milk ingredients it is not strictly dairy free. This is because the ingredients are sourced from factories that also manufacture milk products.

1. Add one 25g scoop of our Spiced Chai Powder to a 240ml (8oz) cup and mix well with 60ml hot milk/milk alternative.

2. Once thoroughly mixed, top up with steamed milk/milk alternative.

They are made of 100% real pure plant-based ingredients and contain no additives, preservatives, artificial sweeteners and bulking agents like flavourings, colourants, thickeners, emulsifiers. All spices are non-irradiated. All ingredients are non-GMO.

No, there is no Rooibos in the Superfood Latte Mixes.

Matcha is made from pure green tea leaves that have been stone ground into a fine powder. It has been used for centuries in Japan as a superfood for its powerful antioxidants and amino acids that help boost immunity, energy and concentration. In latte form it tastes amazing!

Yes, Matcha is made from stone ground green tea leaves that contain caffeine.

What are the health benefits of Turmeric Golden Latte? 
Known as the golden super spice, turmeric has long been used in Ayurvedic practises for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties that help boost immunity and aid digestion. Bring the café experience into your home with our turmeric Golden Latte Mix.

Our Beetroot and Ginger Latte is an energy boosting, caffeine-free alternative that’s super good for you.

Yes they are when made with alternative milks.

Yes they are. They contain only organic coconut blossom sugar.

Less than a teaspoon of coconut blossom sugar per drink.

Coconut blossom sugar has a lower glycemic index which means it does not spike your blood glucose and insulin like normal sugar does. It also contains minerals such as potassium, calcium and magnesium.

Coconut blossom sugar is considered a healthier option for people with diabetes because it contains less pure fructose than other sweeteners. However, the American Diabetes Association (ADA) advise treating it the same as you would any other sweetener by including the number of carbohydrates and calories it contains when planning meals.

Yes they are.

Yes all of our superfood lattes are Halaal certified.

A little goes a long way. Exceptional quality ingredients means you only need a teaspoon of our Latte Mix to get the full taste and health benefits.

Our Superfood Latte Mixes are ideal for smoothies, breakfast bowls, ice-cream and baking.

Yes our red espresso® honey is 100% pure Zambian forest honey.

Yes our red espresso® honey is choice grade.

Yes our red espresso® honey is sustainably sourced. State of the art, top-bar hives are suspended in an area of pristine Zambian forest with no chemical presence. These hives are sustainable, permanent and help to maintain the purity of the honey throughout the process. When the honey is harvested from the hives a unique pulley system assures that the bees are only minimally and briefly impacted.

The honey is extracted by professional harvesters equipped with modern beekeeping uniforms. The process is completely sanitary. A unique pulley system assures the bees are only minimally and briefly impacted. The honey is deposited directly into sealed, numbered and catalogued buckets adhering to a process review.

The sealed honey buckets are transported by truck to a honey storage facility located centrally to the general geographic region where the honey was harvested. These temporary storage facilities are built specifically to store the honey following the specifications and procedures outlined in the Certification process. From there, the sealed buckets are transported by truck to the storage facility at the honey processing facility.

Yes our red espresso® honey is ethically sourced. A partnership has been developed between a local Zambian Chief and beekeeping families to develop an area within the Miombo Forests where hives can be managed by these local beekeeping families. The beekeepers are paid an above market price for their honey.

Twice a year, in May and again in November.

Please store our honey at room temperature.

Yes it is. The crystallization process is natural and spontaneous. Pure honey has a natural tendency to crystallize over time with no effect on the honey other than colour and texture. If crystals appear, carefully warm the honey in hot water (below 50 degrees Celsius).

Crystallisation is a natural process and does not affect the quality of honey. If crystals appear, carefully warm the honey in hot water (below 50 degrees Celsius).

There is 8g of honey in each sachet which is the same as one teaspoon of honey.

Our honey is the perfect taste and health complement to our red cappuccino® and red latte® and is also ideal for breakfasts and lunch boxes. Take it to the office or camping with the family too!