Stokkies Rooibos Tea 250g – Loose

Stokkies Rooibos – rooibos the way Ouma used to make it

Stokkies Rooibos is rooibos in its most original form – made for the classic South African way of brewing in a pot. In South Africa people often say: “rooibos the way Ouma used to make it” – Ouma is Afrikaans for Grandma.

The name “Stokkies” literally means “little sticks” and describes this cut perfectly: a slightly coarser rooibos, sometimes with tiny twig pieces. That’s exactly why it’s so popular for brewing in a pot – the boiling water works directly with the rooibos and creates a full, rounded and quickly aromatic cup.

Why is “Stokkies” something special in Europe?

In Europe, a coarser rooibos is often sold as “Long Cut”. Stokkies is the traditional South African term for this style – including the typical way of preparing it in a pot. So you’re not just getting “loose rooibos”, but a clearly explained South African rooibos tradition.

How to prepare Stokkies Rooibos

HOT TEA (pot / teapot)

Water temperature: 100 °C
Steeping time: 5–10 minutes (or longer to taste)

As a guideline, use approx. 2.5 g rooibos per 250 ml of freshly boiled water. For the pot method, add the rooibos to a small saucepan, pour over boiling water and let it steep. Then simply strain (or use a sieve in your teapot).

Optional: enjoy it with a splash of milk, or sweeten lightly with honey.

COLD TEA (strong base)

Stokkies is especially good for rooibos iced tea: brew it stronger (use more tea or steep longer), let it cool down and chill it. Serve with lemon, mint or a splash of fruit juice if you like. Keep refrigerated and ideally drink within 24 hours.

Mini FAQ

What does “Stokkies” mean?
Afrikaans for “little sticks” – a traditional, coarse rooibos cut.

Does the sweetness in rooibos come from the “stokkies”?
Many South Africans say so – and it’s not entirely wrong: the Stokkies cut often gives a particularly rounded, “honey-like” impression. What really matters is the balance of leaf and stem, plus the traditional pot-brewing method, which brings out those soft, naturally sweet notes.

Is it worse because it may contain small stem pieces?
No – that’s typical for the Stokkies cut and part of the traditional style.

What is Stokkies especially good for?
For brewing in a pot and as a strong base (e.g. iced tea, or even for cooking/baking).

Ingredients

• Rooibos