Organic Rooibos Extract Hot Water Soluble 250g, powder
Rooibos Extract HWS: The Traditional Rooibos Power in Concentrated Form
Discover the classic way to enjoy Rooibos – with our hot water-soluble Rooibos extract in powder form. Whether for tea, hot beverages, warm creams or homemade cosmetics: the HWS extract brings the characteristic Rooibos taste and its valuable ingredients into your daily routine in concentrated form.
What is hot water-soluble Rooibos extract?
HWS Rooibos extract is a spray-dried, concentrated extract from the needle-like leaves and fine stems of the Rooibos plant (Aspalathus linearis). It dissolves completely in hot water and contains Rooibos’ natural antioxidants, polyphenols, and flavonoids in practical powder form.
When is HWS the right choice?
Our hot water-soluble Rooibos extract is ideal for anyone who wants to enjoy Rooibos as a classic hot drink or in warm-processed recipes – for example in creams, teas or soothing cosmetics.
Typical use cases:
• Classic Rooibos teas & hot drinks
• Warming smoothies, milk blends & herbal tonics
• Homemade skincare products like lotions or balms
• Applications where high temperatures are required
Want to use Rooibos extract without heating?
👉[To the cold water-soluble Rooibos extract (CWS) →]
| Property | HWS Rooibos Extract |
| Soluble in | hot water (from 80 °C) |
| Ideal for | tea, warm creams, cosmetic products |
| ORAC Value | ≥ 1000 µmol TE/g |
| Taste | mild, earthy |
| Color | slightly cloudy |
| Preparation | 1–2 g per 1 L hot water |
👉 100% Rooibos, no additives, caffeine-free, vegan, and allergen-free.
What does ORAC value mean?
The ORAC value ("Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity") measures the antioxidant capacity of a food – how well it can neutralize free radicals in the body. With ≥ 1000 µmol TE/g, HWS Rooibos extract offers a respectable level, making it a gentle and well-tolerated antioxidant – ideal for sensitive applications.
| Comparison: ORAC values per gram (µmol TE/g) | Value |
| Rooibos Extract (HWS) | ≥ 1000 |
| Blueberry (dried) | ca. 2400 |
| Goji Berry (dried) | ca. 3200 |
| Green Tea Extract | ca. 3800 |
| Turmeric Powder | ca. 1270 |
How does HWS compare to CWS?
If you're looking for the highest antioxidant concentration, consider our cold water-soluble Rooibos extract (CWS). With an ORAC value of ≥ 4000 µmol TE/g, it offers four times the antioxidant capacity of HWS – and it dissolves instantly in cold water. Perfect for cold drinks, smoothies or antioxidant-rich skincare.
Application Ideas
Beverages
• Rooibos tea: quick to prepare, ideal for tea lovers
• Hot drinks & milk blends: as a healthy base
• Warming wellness drinks
Food
• Baked goods with a Rooibos note
• Creamy soups or sauces with a Fynbos twist
• Warm breakfast dishes like porridge
Skincare & Cosmetics
• Creams, lotions & balms with soothing effects
• Facial masks and bath additives
• Warming compresses or wraps
Production
Our high-quality Rooibos leaves are extracted with hot water to release the antioxidant compounds. The concentrated tea is then filtered, evaporated and spray-dried – resulting in a fine powder with a traditional Rooibos flavor.
Dosage & Storage
Recommended dosage: 1–2 g per liter of water
Packaging: 250 g pouch (in cellophane)
Storage: Store in a dry, dark place. Shelf life up to 60 months
Looking for an alternative?
Want to use Rooibos extract cold – for example in shakes, facial toners or iced teas?
👉[To the cold water-soluble Rooibos extract (CWS) →]
Rooibos Company GmbH
Wacholderweg 8
89547 Gerstetten
Germany
Country of origin: Republic of South Africa
