Red Espresso is Rooibos Tea



Red espresso® is 100% South African Rooibos (pronounced ‘roy-boss’, also known as red bush) tea ground to a patented cut so that it can perform as an espresso in coffee and espresso appliances. Borne out of the need for a naturally caffeine-free espresso, red tea espresso offers a way for you to enjoy a sophisticated coffee-style drink that tastes delicious and is good for you too. Expressed, red espresso® delivers an intense Rooibos tea espresso with crema that is the basis for a range of coffee-style red drinks including red latte, red cappuccino and fresh red (a freshly-prepared iced tea). The unique flavor (which does not taste like coffee) is naturally sweet with slightly earthy undertones. Red espresso® (often misspelled as redexpresso) has a full-bodied, rich and well-rounded mouth-feel with a refreshing, clean finish.

Naturally caffeine-free, red espresso® is loaded with antioxidants: 5 x more than a cup of green tea. The pure essence of Rooibos (100% Rooibos), it also concentrates the powerful health benefits of this herbal tea. Perfect for coffee drinkers who want to cut down on caffeine, ideal for tea lovers who want to enjoy tea in sophisticated café style, red espresso® offers a range of red drinks that suit different individual tastes. Naturally caffeine-free and rich in antioxidants, rooibos espresso is great for the health-conscious; for pregnant and nursing moms; mothers who want to serve their kids healthy, refreshing drinks as well as people who lead active lifestyles. And it’s easy to make at home. Extremely versatile, there is a red espresso ® drink for everyone and every occasion.



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Red Drink Recipe Tips:

  • A freshly expressed shot of red espress® can be poured over apple juice to make a deliciously refreshing fresh red™ – perfect for garden parties, afternoon teas, picnics or as a pitcher for the breakfast or Sunday lunch table.
  • A red latte ® or red cappuccino® puts a stylish twist on tea. Deliciously comforting, they’re best enjoyed with honey and cinnamon and give you a calm, balanced energy, night or day.
  • Be inventive and add a shot of your favourite flavoured syrup to revolutionise your red latte® or red cappuccino®. Gingerbread, Vanilla, Cinnamon and Caramel work especially well.
  • Or add a shot of fruit flavored syrup (Peach, Raspberry, Blackberry, Mango or more) to a glass of red espresso®, ice and water to make a deliciously refreshing iced tea, the iced red®.
  • Impress guests by ending off your dinner party with a red macchiato™. Naturally caffeine-free, it’s loaded with antioxidants and health benefits, and its natural calming effects aid a good night’s sleep.
  • Try a decadently rich red symphony™. A hot shot of red espresso® mixed with white hot chocolate and steamed milk, it’s perfect for days that demand indulgence. It’s a great dessert drink too.
  • Try Agave syrup as a sweetener. Agave syrup is notable in that its glycemic index and glycemic load are apparently lower than most, if not all other natural sweeteners on the market.
  • For special occasions, add a teaspoon of sweetened condensed milk to your red espresso®. It’s a delicious treat!
  • For breakfast, add two dobble shots of red espresso in you batter mix next time you make pancakes.


You may ask, what’s the buzz about red espresso®? Read what other people have said about the red espresso® buzz:

1. Single Serve Espresso said: "To be clear, it does NOT taste like coffee"
2. Anne's Food Blog from Sweden also comments on it:" Red espresso. Huh? What's that? Well, it's tea. Roobios tea, red tea, that you make the same way you would espresso. - Interesting concept."
3. The blogger BellyGlad writes:" I normally don't advocate coffee alternatives (under the firm belief that one shouldn't mess with success, if it ain't broke don't fix it, etc), but this one is too good to miss."
4. Boing Boing said: “Rooibos has no caffeine, and has a strong toasty flavor. It's fun to make espresso-style and it even produces a crema-like substance. It's a wonderful before-bed treat.”

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