---
title: DIY Rooibos Tea Blends
description: Curious about how to brew rooibos? If you enjoy blending tea or drinking herbal infusions, this how-to guide and easy DIY rooibos blends are perfect for you!
---

[Mountain Rose Herbs Blog ](https://blog.mountainroseherbs.com)

# [DIY Rooibos Tea Blends](https://blog.mountainroseherbs.com/rooibos-tea-blends)

 Written by [Hannah](https://blog.mountainroseherbs.com/author/hannah) | January 3, 2018

Wonderful hot or cold, [rooibos tea](https://www.mountainroseherbs.com/products/red-rooibos-tea-organic-and-fair-trade/profile) pairs well with many other [herbs and spices](https://www.mountainroseherbs.com/catalog/herbs/bulk). Try making some of these delicious combos at home for a real afternoon treat!

<https://www.mountainroseherbs.com/products/red-rooibos-tea-organic-and-fair-trade/profile>

## What is Rooibos?

[Rooibos](https://www.mountainroseherbs.com/products/red-rooibos-tea-organic-and-fair-trade/profile) or *Aspalathus linearis* is a beautiful yellow flowering shrub in the Fabaceae family. When its green, needle-like leaves are oxidized, their color changes to a gorgeous garnet hue. Both un-oxidized [green rooibos](https://www.mountainroseherbs.com/products/rooibos-tea-organic-and-fair-trade/profile) and oxidized red rooibos are succulently smooth, with a mellow sweetness of honey and caramel.

## Blend Your Own Tea

### Rosy Rooibos

- 1 Tbsp. [organic fair trade red rooibos](https://www.mountainroseherbs.com/products/red-rooibos-tea-organic-and-fair-trade/profile)
- 1 tsp. [organic chamomile flowers](https://www.mountainroseherbs.com/products/chamomile-flowers/profile)
- 1/2 tsp. [organic rosehips](https://www.mountainroseherbs.com/products/rosehips/profile)
- 1/2 tsp. [organic rose petals](https://www.mountainroseherbs.com/products/pink-roses/profile) (optional)

### Red Rooibos and Oatstraw

- 1 Tbsp. [organic fair trade red rooibos](https://www.mountainroseherbs.com/products/red-rooibos-tea-organic-and-fair-trade/profile)
- 1 Tbsp. [organic oatstraw](https://www.mountainroseherbs.com/products/oatstraw/profile)

<https://www.mountainroseherbs.com/products/red-rooibos-tea-organic-and-fair-trade/profile>

### Citrus Twist

- 1 Tbsp. [organic fair trade red rooibos](https://www.mountainroseherbs.com/products/red-rooibos-tea-organic-and-fair-trade/profile)
- 1 tsp. [organic orange peel](https://www.mountainroseherbs.com/products/orange-peel/profile)
- 1 tsp. [organic lemon Peel](https://www.mountainroseherbs.com/products/lemon-peel/profile)

### Gentle Night Tea

- 1 tsp. [organic fair trade red rooibos](https://www.mountainroseherbs.com/products/red-rooibos-tea-organic-and-fair-trade/profile)
- 1 tsp. [organic chamomile flowers](https://www.mountainroseherbs.com/products/chamomile-flowers/profile)
- 1 tsp. [organic passionflower](https://www.mountainroseherbs.com/products/passionflower/profile)
- 1 tsp. [organic rose petals](https://www.mountainroseherbs.com/products/pink-roses/profile) (optional)

<https://www.mountainroseherbs.com/products/red-rooibos-tea-organic-and-fair-trade/profile>

### Green Dream

- 1 Tbsp. [organic fair trade green rooibos](https://www.mountainroseherbs.com/products/rooibos-tea-organic-and-fair-trade/profile)
- 1 tsp. [organic peppermint leaf](https://www.mountainroseherbs.com/products/peppermint-leaf/profile)
- 1 tsp. [organic lemon verbena](https://www.mountainroseherbs.com/products/lemon-verbena/profile)

### Green Rooibos Blend

- 1 Tbsp. [organic fair trade green rooibos](https://www.mountainroseherbs.com/products/rooibos-tea-organic-and-fair-trade/profile)
- 1 tsp. [organic nettle leaf](https://www.mountainroseherbs.com/products/nettle-leaf/profile)
- 1 tsp. [organic peppermint leaf](https://www.mountainroseherbs.com/products/peppermint-leaf/profile)

<https://www.mountainroseherbs.com/products/rooibos-tea-organic-and-fair-trade/profile>

## How to Brew Rooibos Tea

1. Combine tea and herbs, then add to your choice of tea infuser. 
2. Pour boiling water over the blend.
3. Cover and steep for 5-10 minutes in 12-16 oz. of hot water depending on your preference.

Because [Rooibos](https://www.mountainroseherbs.com/products/red-rooibos-tea-organic-and-fair-trade/profile) is very low in tannins, a longer infusion will retain the velvety flavor without becoming bitter. Pro Tip: The Citrus Twist works well as a [sun tea](https://blog.mountainroseherbs.com/sunday-steep-62?hsLang=en-us) too!

 

### Did You Know We Also Carry rooibos Earl Grey? 

 

 

[View full post](https://blog.mountainroseherbs.com/rooibos-tea-blends)

```json
{
  "@context" : "http://schema.org",
  "@type" : "BlogPosting",
  "author" : {
    "@type" : "Person",
    "name" : "Hannah"
  },
  "dateModified" : "2018-01-25T19:37:33.974Z",
  "datePublished" : "2018-01-03T01:28:00Z",
  "headline" : "DIY Rooibos Tea Blends",
  "image" : {
    "@type" : "ImageObject",
    "height" : 325,
    "url" : "https://blog.mountainroseherbs.com/hubfs/Rooibos_Teas_Header.jpg",
    "width" : 800
  },
  "mainEntityOfPage" : "https://blog.mountainroseherbs.com/rooibos-tea-blends",
  "publisher" : {
    "@type" : "Organization",
    "logo" : {
      "@type" : "ImageObject",
      "height" : 60.0,
      "url" : "https://blog.mountainroseherbs.com/hubfs/MRHLogo_Color_TransparentBackground-1.png",
      "width" : 161.9469
    },
    "name" : "Our Blog"
  }
}
```