Aspalanthus linearis

The Dutch who settled South Africa went looking to the bush for a tea substitute and came back with this shrub, whose name in Afrikaans literally means "Red Bush". Yields a beverage with subtle smokiness that's surprisingly like leaf tea.

Brew 4-6 min. at 210°F; 1 steeping.

Origin		South Africa
Form		Cut & Sifted
Equivalent		1 oz. is about 1/3 cup
Item No.		0017
		$3.00 per oz.