{"product_id":"ariel-rooibos-earl-grey-herbal-tea","title":"ARIEL Earl Grey Rooibos","description":"\u003cp\u003eA caffeine-free Earl Grey alternative built on South African rooibos and pure bergamot oil, for menus that want the Earl Grey character without the black tea base. Available in 24-count compostable pyramid tea bags for service simplicity and in 1 kg loose leaf bulk for foodservice operations running by the cup. Pours a deep amber that reads as a traditional Earl Grey on the table; works hot, iced, or as a base for milk-tea preparations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cup pours a deep amber-red with the unmistakable bergamot lift on the nose. Citrus and a subtle floral spice lead, while the rooibos base carries a warm, naturally sweet honey note underneath. Blue cornflower petals contribute visual texture in the cup and the loose blend, but no flavour. Long, clean finish with no astringency – a softer mouthfeel than a traditional black-tea Earl Grey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBlend\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe base is a mix of red and green South African rooibos. Red rooibos brings the deep, sweet, earthy honey character that defines the cup; green rooibos – the same plant, unfermented – adds a lighter, more vegetal counterpoint and lifts the colour. Pure bergamot oil carries the Earl Grey character; blue cornflower petals are visual only. Rooibos is naturally caffeine-free and naturally rich in antioxidants, which makes this a credible all-day or evening menu position where a traditional Earl Grey would not be.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBrewing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSteep 2.5 g per 250 ml at 94 °C for 5 minutes. Rooibos tolerates a longer steep without turning bitter, which is operationally useful for service environments where steep timing isn't tightly controlled. At commercial scale, a 1 kg bag yields approximately 400 portions at 2.5 g per cup. Each 250 ml serving contains zero calories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAdditional Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e: Red rooibos, green rooibos, blue cornflowers, natural flavours, pure bergamot oil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormats\u003c\/strong\u003e: 24 bags, 1 kg loose leaf bulk bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCertifications\u003c\/strong\u003e: Kosher, Aliments Préparés au Québec\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoundation\u003c\/strong\u003e: Humaniterra Foundation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e: Herbal tea, flavoured, caffeine-free, loose leaf, compostable teabags\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Terra Café et Thé Ltée","offers":[{"title":"24 bags","offer_id":43358943543347,"sku":"TARIA03TIRB09PS24","price":9.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 kg loose leaf","offer_id":43358943576115,"sku":"TARIA03TIRB09F001","price":85.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 kg loose leaf (volume price)","offer_id":44258165850163,"sku":"TARIA03TIRB09V001","price":80.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/2363\/3971\/files\/Tisane_Rooibos_Earl_Grey_24_sachets_066166500303.jpg?v=1768489145","url":"https:\/\/wholesale.cafeterra.ca\/products\/ariel-rooibos-earl-grey-herbal-tea","provider":"Terra Coffee \u0026 Tea Wholesale","version":"1.0","type":"link"}