Tea Menu

At Nigiro, tea is our way of life. At our tea cafe and tea kiosks, you will find a huge selection of tea, carefully and lovingly selected from around the world for its fine quality and exquisite taste.

Green Tea

Bancha Hojicha

Japanese Roasted Green Tea

Bancha is a classic Japanese large-leaf green tea made from the lower shoots of the tea plant. It contains substantially less caffeine than Sencha teas which are made from young shoots. Bancha Hojicha is made by roasting the Bancha leaves at high temperature until they turn reddish-brown. Filled with aromatic flavours, with roasted and nutty notes. This tea can be enjoyed with a slice of lemon or orange.

R160/100g

Bi Luo Chun

Taiwanese Green Tea*

Translated as ‘Green Spiral Leaves of Spring’, once infused this tea boasts an outstanding distinctive moist crisp fruity aroma. Peach, apricot and plum trees are planted among the bushes. When these fruit trees bloom, the tender spouts and buds of the tea absorb the aromas. This tea has a lingering sweet aftertaste.

R275/100g

Four Seasons spring Green

Taiwanese Green Tea

Four Seasons Spring Green tea is a great representation of a light fermented tea of about 15% fermentation level, it is crisp and sweet with hints of peach and grass feelings. Full of fragrance and flavour. Tea leaves are rolled to a tight hemispherical shaped ball. Excellent for multiple infusions, this green tea is great for all occasions. Lively and with a sense of brightness to start the day, the thrust of vitality of Spring lays within every cup.

R150/100g

Genmaicha

Japanese Green Tea

Genmaicha means ‘Natural Rice Tea’. Japanese sencha tea is blended with roasted and popped rice giving it a pleasant, nutty flavour. Although it can be enjoyed at any time of the day. The Japanese prefer to drink this tea in the afternoon. It has low caffeine and a mild flavour with a warm feeling.

R150/100g

Gunpowder Temple of Heaven

Chinese Green Tea

Gunpowder tea is dried slowly in rotating drums to a very tightly-rolled ball. It has a slightly dry and fresh flavour. If the tea seems too bitter, a first short infusion should be poured off and the second infusion should be used. For a classic, North African-style taste, steep with a handful of fresh mint. A well noticeable, rich, nutty green tea with an oaky aroma.

R105/100g

Gyokuro Exclusive

Japanese Green Tea**

This is a top-class Japanese Sencha tea which is also known as ‘Dew of Pearl’ or ‘Most Exquisite Dew Drop’. The tea plants grow in the shadow of broad-leaved trees. The plants are shaded with bamboo mats for two weeks before plucking to boost the chlorophyll content and the green character of the tea. It has a high caffeine content and low tannin. The infusion is mild and typically tangy.

R635/100g

Gyokuro Exclusive

Japanese Green Tea**

This is a top-class Japanese Sencha tea which is also known as ‘Dew of Pearl’ or ‘Most Exquisite Dew Drop’. The tea plants grow in the shadow of broad-leaved trees. The plants are shaded with bamboo mats for two weeks before plucking to boost the chlorophyll content and the green character of the tea. It has a high caffeine content and low tannin. The infusion is mild and typically tangy.

R635/100g

Matcha Powder

Japanese Green Tea*

Top buds are hand plucked to dry and then stone ground to reveal the ultra-green-ness of the tea. Stone grinding is an art much like making ceramic. This high-grade Matcha has intense sweetness with deep colour and flavour. Incorporating matcha powder in baking is one of the most natural ways of food colouring.

R295/100g

Sencha Fukujyu

Japanese Green Tea

A middle-grade Sencha from Shizuoka on the slopes of Mount Fuji. Sencha means “steamed tea” because the tea is lightly steamed before being rolled and dried. The goal is to preserve the freshness and the green character of the tea leaf. It has a distinctive, strong, green tea character.

R150/100g

Thailand Green

Thailand Green Tea

Wild harvested in the Mountains of Tenasserim in the Royal Kingdom of Thailand bordering Myanmar. Harvested from rural communities to manifest fruitiness, grassiness, sweetness and woodiness.

R125/100g

Wenshan Baozhong

Taiwanese Green Tea*

A lightly fermented tea, with a stripe-shaped appearance and natural crinkles, this tea is sweet in aroma and light floral notes. Long smooth and lingering aftertaste accompanies every sip of this wondrous tea.

R255/100g

Wenshan Baozhong

Taiwanese Green Tea*

A lightly fermented tea, with a stripe-shaped appearance and natural crinkles, this tea is sweet in aroma and light floral notes. Long smooth and lingering aftertaste accompanies every sip of this wondrous tea.

R255/100g

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Additional R20 for a big teapot

Flavoured Green Tea

Blue Horizon

Green Chinese Sencha tea flavoured with mango, passionfruit and citrus.

R125/100g

Gunpowder with Mint

Gunpowder tea is dried slowly in rotating drums to a very tightly-rolled ball. It has a slightly dry and fresh flavour. In this classic North African-style blend, it is blended with dried spearmint.

R125/100g

Lover’s Green

Sencha is blended with roses, passion fruit and flowers to enhance sensitivity, aroma and connection to the teas and to each other. It is the sweet and sourness of love between couples… Full of vitality.

R125/100g

Moringa Matcha*

A creative blend of lemongrass, apple pieces, moringa leaves and matcha green tea showing the amazing resonance of both fruits and herbs.

R150/100g

Peach

Chinese green sencha tea flavoured with peach and roses.

R125/100g

Sakura

Sakura means ‘Japanese Cherry Blossom’. This green sencha tea is flavoured with Japanese sour cherries, gifting us the many perfumed fragrances in their purest most harmonious form.

R125/100g

Strawberry and Lemon

Sakura means ‘Japanese Cherry Blossom’. This green sencha tea is flavoured with Japanese sour cherries, gifting us the many perfumed fragrances in their purest most harmonious form.

R125/100g

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Additional R20 for a big teapot

“Tea friends are friends forever”

– Unknown

White Tea

Bai Mu Tan

Chinese White Tea*

A white tea named after ‘White Peony Flower’ produced in China’s Fujian province. The terminal bud and two leaves are plucked only in spring before being dried in the sun or closed rooms with no other processing. The infusion is a delicate orange, and the tea has a pleasant mild flavour.

R175/100g

Mao Jian

Chinese White Tea*

Mao Jian is one of many varieties in Chinese green tea distinguished by its hairy, fine and corded appearance with mosaic of white and green tea leaves. Grassy and fruity notes are found combined.

R195/100g

Yunnan White Silver Tips

Chinese White Tea*

The very tips of the tea tree are hand plucked to preserve the vitality and subtlety of tea. Characterised by its green and silver appearance, it connects with the most vibrant and deepest reserve found in tea.

R155/100g

Liquorice & Ginger White

Flavoured Malawian White Tea*

This grassy and mature white tea is blended with Indian ginger and liquorice root pieces to enhance lingering sweetness and spiciness after each sip.

R190/100g

White Ginger

Flavoured White Tea*

Mao Jian and Bai Mu Tan are some of most celebrated teas with well-distinguishing hairy, fine, and corded appearances. Grassy and fruity notes are found combined in this tea. This special white tea is flavoured with ginger pieces and jasmine flowers to encourage sweet, spicy and earthy tones.

R195/100g

White Monkey

Chinese White Tea*

Another great white tea produced in China’s Fujian province. Story of this fascinating tea is connected to the historic ancient method of harvesting the very tip of the tea trees. It has slight nuances of honey.

R205/100g

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Additional R20 for a big teapot

Chinese Artistic Show Tea

Carnation Love**

Artistic show teas are also known as “Flower Bud Teas” or “Show Teas”. Ultra-high- grade green tea leaves tied into a ball with red carnation flowers. Red carnation flowers represent love, respect, compassion and elegance.

R275/100g

Celebration**

At times, referred as “Garden in the Pot”. Ultra-high-grade green and white tea leaves are tied into a ball with jasmine and chrysanthemum flowers. Double lines of flower in every tea ball add to the celebrative and memorable tea event.

R275/100g

Dan Gui Piao Xiang**

The name of this tea speaks of harvest and happiness. These tea balls are made of sweet-scented osmanthus and lily flowers along with Yin Hao (silver needle).

R275/100g

Flower Gate**

A beautiful tea ball made up of archways or lines slowly unfurl into a magnificent bouquet of flowers consisting of top-quality green tea buds, lily and jasmine flowers.

R275/100g

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Additional R20 for a big teapot

“When you drink water, remember the spring (source).”

– Chinese Proverb

“A Promise made is a Promise to tea…”

– Unknown

“Tea Leaves, Pot and Water; Trinity of Tea”

– Nigiro Tea

Oolong

Ali High Mountain oolong

Taiwanese Oolong**

Ali Mountain is famous for superior High Mountain tea cultivation in Taiwan. Its abilities of gradual unlocking of aroma and flavours makes it ideal for multiple infusions. Each infusion offers a different energy, taste, feeling, story and experience. This tea can be the perfect example of the four elements and seasons. Where you go or how long you go for on your exciting tea adventure is always unpredictable with this tea. Maximum two leaves and one bud are hand plucked to dry with delicacy to reveal a mosaic of floral, woody and sweet aroma and flavours, which change with every infusion. Fragrance and drinking cups are used to appreciate this unique tea.

R335/100g

Dong Ding

Taiwanese Oolong*

One of the finest Formosa Oolongs, Dong Ding stands for ‘Frozen Peaks’ indicating high altitude tea plantation of the highest quality. Being hand-plucked in Taiwan, the tea is well-known for its exceptional fragrance, full body, slight fruitiness, mild sweetness and irresistible reminiscence of a mouth-watering peach.

R265/100g

Milky Jin Shuan

Taiwanese Oolong*

From newly cultivated tea trees in Nantou and Chiayi, Taiwan, these thick and plump leaves are freshly tender with a lustrous emerald green colour. The taste is pure and smooth with an elegant, subtle milky sweet flavour and a floral aroma. It produces excellent flavour with up to seven infusions.

R265/100g

Oriental Beauty

Taiwanese Oolong*

Also known as ‘Bai Hao’, ‘Pong Hong Dei’, ‘White-Haired Oolong Tea’ or ‘Champagne Formosa’ – this is the finest of some of the best oolong in Taiwan. Locals also named it ‘You must be Joking Tea’ after an interesting tea making accident. This highly oxidised tea boasts a sweet smooth taste with a slightly baked and floral aroma partnered with a somewhat fruity and honey scent. The origin of its name dates back to the early 20th century when a British tea merchant presented a sample of this tea to Queen Victoria who then named it ‘Oriental Beauty’.

R275/100g

Te Guan Yin

Taiwanese oolong*

Te Kuan Yin, also known as ‘Iron Goddess of Mercy’ is traditionally grown in Fujian Province and produced from a specific type of tea bush. This oolong has fine, dark leaves that produce an infusion with a sweet flavour and a long aftertaste. It produces excellent flavour with up to five infusions.

R240/100g

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Additional R20 for a big teapot

Scented Oolong

Dang Gui oolong

Taiwanese Scented oolong*

Top-quality, semi-fermented tea scented with Dang Gui root. Dang Gui root is one of many Chinese Angelica Roots well known for thousands of years in China,
Japan and Korea for their sweet and rooty flavour, and their unique nature.

R205/100g

Ginseng oolong

Chinese Scented oolong*

Ginseng literally means ‘Man Root’. Well-known for its uplifting blood circulation and energy, the ginseng roots are flavoured into the oolong to produce an amazing combination of sweet and earthy tones. It has distinct spicy, minty, sweet and crisp aftertaste.

R220/100g

Jasmine Bai Hao

Chinese Scented oolong*

A top-quality, semi-fermented tea which has been scented with Jasmine blossoms. The blossoms have been removed, leaving the tea with a delightful Jasmine flavour and scent. This tea was formerly reserved for the use of the Imperial Court, and a small taste will confirm that this is clearly not your typical Jasmine.

R205/100g

Jasmine Dragon Phoenix Pearls

Chinese Scented oolong**

This famous tea is made from tender and healthy green tea shoots hand-picked in spring. Long leaf tips are scented with freshly cut jasmine blossoms which are then rolled into small pearls. The pearls seem to dance as they unfurl in the pot.

R290/100g

Osmanthus

Taiwanese Scented oolong*

This is a traditional specialty of the province of Gangxi in the south of China. Small-leafed oolong tea leaves are mixed with fresh Osmanthus blossoms before they are dried together. Well-known for its relaxation and digestive properties. The yellow infusion has a mild, fruity flavour and reminiscent of peach.

R175/100g

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Additional R20 for a big teapot

Black Tea

Assam Bukhial TGFoP1

Indian Black Tea

Assam full leaf 2nd flush tea has a typical strong and earthy flavour. Bukhial is a tea estate belonging to and managed by George Willamson Assam Ltd – the world’s largest privately held tea plantation group in India. Bukhial is situated on the south side of the Brahmaputra River in the state of Assam near a remote region called Nagaland. Wild elephants still roam the estate, but it could be worse; a century ago headhunters also lurked in the forests! In this area, rainfall is lower, so the bushes grow more slowly resulting in an outstanding tea. This well-made orthodox leaf tea produces a strong, matured and flavourful cup.

R150/100g

Ceylon Pettiagalla oP1

Sri Lankan Black Tea

This fine Ceylon comes from the Dimbula area in the Sri Lankan Balangoda District. Thanks to its excessive moisture in rainy seasons and ultra-fertile topography, a dark red colour, highly aromatic and simultaneously mild taste is the combination found in this fine Ceylon. The infusion is equally excellent without milk.

R125/100g

Darjeeling 2nd Flush Blend

Indian Black Tea

Darjeeling produces the most refined of the Indian teas. Second flush Darjeelings are from the main summer plucking, are of stronger character than the spring plucking and are highly aromatic.

R150/100g

English Breakfast

Blended Black Tea

Teas that originated in Kenya, Sri Lanka and India is used to create a balanced, full-bodied, aromatic tea with sweet, fruity notes. Wonderful tea to start the day.

R125/100g

Keemun Luxus Congou

Chinese Black Tea

Keemun is produced in Anhui province, near Shanghai. This is a sub-tropical region, and the teas are grown at altitudes of 1,000m. These teas have been famous for centuries. Congou refers to the fifth leaf from the top of the tea plant, indicating depth, strength and maturity. The Keemun infusion is a brilliant red with a mild, sweet taste and a subtle scent of orchids.

R150/100g

Kenya Marinyn GFoP1

Kenyan Black Tea

Kericho, west of the Rift Valley produces most of Kenya’s orthodox teas. Marinyn is a Darjeeling-style blended tea from several estates. The neatly twisted, golden tippy leaves steep to a bright, robust, medium-bodied tea with a slight fruity, floral taste.

R150/100g

Snow Black

Blended Black Tea

As suggested by the name, this is a blend of perfectly selected black teas from Sri Lanka, Kenya, India and China most suitable for the introduction of milk…

R160/100g

Sun Moon Lake

Taiwanese Black Tea**

One of the most treasured teas in Asia, thick and large fully fermented teas grown near one of the most beautiful lakes in the world to present a sweet, full-body cup.

R320/100g

Yunnan

Chinese Black Tea

Originally a green tea producing area, black tea has only been produced since 1939. Yunnan’s black teas are considered to be the kings of Chinese black teas. These teas are very aromatic with a lingering taste.

R150/100g

Yunnan Jin Hao Golden Tips

Chinese Black Tea**

Exceptional Black Tea from Guangdong Province, China. The appearance is truly sensational with golden furry leaf tips produced through careful oxidation. Oxidised to a beautiful shade of gold, it has a heady aroma that mixes exotic tropical scents of sugarcane and bamboo. We call this tea Jin Hao Li Cha (golden fur gift tea) because not only is it delicious enough to please the most discriminating black tea lover, but it also makes a stunning visual impression. In the cup, it yields a rich amber liquor. Familiar yet intriguing, flavourful but not overpowering, this tea is the equivalent of thorough comfort and wholesome in a cup.

R355/100g

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Additional R20 for a big teapot

Scented & Flavoured Black Tea

Earl Grey Blue Flower

The original Earl Grey tea was named after Charles Grey, the Second Earl Grey in the 18th century. This tea is based on a Chinese black tea flavoured with bergamot oil (a Sicilian relative of the lemon). This Earl Grey is also accented with blue cornflowers.

R115/100g

Ginger

Black tea flavoured with ginger and laced with pieces of ginger.

R115/100g

Lady Grey Blend

Gentle bergamot flavours with a touch of rose, the smooth and soft liquor of Lady Grey lingers in our body.

R115/100g

Masala Chai

Black tea leaves with black and white peppercorns, ginger, cardamom, cloves and cinnamon, fruity notes of nutmeg are added to finish the blend.

R115/100g

Rose Congou

This black tea belongs to the classic, scented Chinese teas. The black tea leaves and rose petals are layered during production to infuse the tea with the floral scent. It can be drunk with milk, if desired.

R115/100g

Spring Rain

Green and black teas blended and flavoured with strawberry, lemon and red berries.

R115/100g

Vanilla

Black tea flavoured with vanilla to resonate with the elegant touches of caramel.

R115/100g

Vanilla Coco Rose*

Classic black tea flavoured with vanilla and roses. Ethiopian cocoa husks are added to further encourage the woody and sweet notes of vanilla.

R140/100g

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Additional R20 for a big teapot

Pu-erh Red Tea

Pu-Erh is formally grown in the Chinese province of Yunnan. It is well-known in Asia for its medicinal properties. The processing is unique – undergoing fermentation stage after being pressed, the tea is then cellared and re-fermented under humid conditions, sometimes for several years. Top quality Pu-Erh teas are sold at auction for high prices.

Pu-Erh Pearls*

Each Pu-Erh Pearl is compressed and formed to ferment for a further 3 years to reveal wonderful earthy, smooth and comforting impression.

R205/100g

Pu-Erh Tea Cake (raw)

Hand-picked from unattended old tea trees that are 80 to 100 years old. Expertly hand-processed, these cakes offer a classic Yi Wu mountain taste often described as balanced with notes of light fruitiness, leafy, woody, malty and full-of-mouth feel with an aroma that is strong and sweet. This cake is one of our more pungent style raw cakes, yet still offers fruity notes with a lingering, soft finish. Limited production, each cake is sold individually at approx. 380g.

R1355/380g

Pu-Erh Tea Cake (Ripe)

Ripe Pu-Erh involves an induced fermentation to arouse the colour. This process was first introduced to the tea world back in 1973, ensuring the consistency of fermentation of the leaves to produce a soupy drink that is round and strong flavoured while maintaining every goodness of the Pu-Erh. Limited production, each cake is sold individually at approx. 380g.

R1355/380g

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Additional R20 for a big teapot

“Age is just a number. It’s totally irrelevant unless, of course, you happen to be a pack of Pu-Erh.”

– Joan Collins/Nigiro Tea

“We are not a drop in the ocean but entire ocean in a drop.”

– Unknown

Fruit Infusion

Fruit Infusion

A fruit infusion with apple pieces, hibiscus and cranberries. Intensely fruity and sweet. Delicious iced.

R120/100g

Forest Berries

Blended with elderberries, bilberries, raspberries, blackberries, and strawberries. Intensely fruity and sweet. Delicious iced.

R120/100g

Lemon

Soothing blend of apple, rosehip, lemongrass and lemon flavour.

R120/100g

Mango

Fruit infusion with hibiscus, apple, mango and lemongrass.

R120/100g

Marula Peach

Fruit infusion with hibiscus, apple, rosehip strawberry, blueberry, peach and marula. Along with fruitiness and deliciousness comes the epic once in a lifetime adventure.

R120/100g

Piña Colada

Fruit infusion with apple, hibiscus, pineapple, coconut and rosehips. The tea version of the classic cocktail.

R120/100g

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Additional R20 for a big teapot

“Leader of a team is like water in the wall, there during the construction, curing and consolidation, disappeared after completion, and while people gazed in admiration at the wall.”

– Unknown

Herbal Infusion

African Carnival Moringa*

An exclusive blend of ingredients to celebrate the important elements of vitality, elegance and beauty of Africa. Key ingredients consisting of apple, orange, cocoa husks, moringa leaves and flowers, it is the absolute best memory of Africa.

R140/100g

Apple Cinnamon Lapacho

The inner bark of the Tecoma-Lapacho tree produces an infusion reminiscent of caramel or vanilla but with less tannic acid and no caffeine. The flavour of the lapacho is enhanced with apple and cinnamon in this infusion.

R120/100g

Herbal Christmas

Herbal infusion with anise seeds, cardamom, cloves, hibiscus, apple, orange peel, ginger, flowers and cinnamon to help enhance the fruitiness and the colourful festivity spirit of Christmas.

R135/100g

Herbal Highmoon

Herbal infusion with spearmint, peppermint, fennel, liquorice roots, cloves and flowers. Exceptionally visually exciting.

R120/100g

Herbal Immensely Beautiful

Herbal infusion with hibiscus, rosehip, lemongrass and peppermint. The tangy, lemon and minty notes combine to create a delicious and refreshing herbal tea.

R120/100g

Herbal Sundown

Herbal infusion with lemon verbena, peppermint, spearmint, chamomile, berry leaves, lavender, orange blossoms, lemongrass and roses. An absolutely charming refreshing tea that is lovely for the afternoon.

R120/100g

Herbal Sundown

Herbal infusion with lemon verbena, peppermint, spearmint, chamomile, berry leaves, lavender, orange blossoms, lemongrass and roses. An absolutely charming refreshing tea that is lovely for the afternoon.

R120/100g

Hibiscus Petals

Hibiscus tea is reputed to have been popular in ancient Egypt and is very common in North Africa where it is called karkade. It is also used in the Sahel region and in Senegal, Gambia and Northern Nigeria. It is called Jamaica in Mexico and Central America and has been combined with beer in Trinidad and Tobago. It can be drunk hot or cold, with or without sugar. It has a tart, fruity tang and a beautiful red colour.

R120/100g

Lemongrass Moringa*

Egyptian lemongrass combined with natural spicy and grassy notes of moringa leaves.

R120/100g

Lemongrass & Spearmint

Citrus notes of lemongrass combined with sweet spearmint to manifest a great refreshing and gentle cup.

R120/100g

Moringa Leaves*

Moringa cultivated in regions North of Pretoria… This amazing plant is well known for its properties of vitality and evergreen nature. Spicy at first, a second or third infusion guides one to the grassiness of this amazing plant.

R135/100g

Nine Lives Spice Blend*

Nine different spices in harmony. Namely cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, cloves, aniseeds, rosemary, thyme…

R160/100g

Spearmint Leaves

Pure spearmint leaves. Excellent refreshing and aromatic properties.

R120/100g

Spearmint Moringa*

Pure spearmint with moringa leaves. Subtle spicy note with a refreshing taste, followed by waves of grassiness…

R140/100g

Spicy Moringa*

Soft and smooth spices of cinnamon, ginger, rosemary and pink pepper corn are blended with moringa leaves to enhance its natural spicy notes. An everlasting tea experience.

R155/100g

Snow Mountain Chrysanthemum Flower**

One of the most popular flowers in Asia in terms of scenting teas… These flowers are grown in the wild in the high mountains near Tibet. Round and sweet, ideal for multiple steeping.

R495/100g

Yerba Mate Green**

Mate is made from the green leaves of a tree which resembles the Holly. This drink is originally from Paraguay, south of Brazil and north of Argentina. It was consumed by the local native people, and later became the drink of the Gauchos, the South American cowboys. The tea is typically served in a calabash with a silver straw called a bombilla. Mate’s stimulating effect lasts longer than that of coffee, and a short infusion is more stimulating than a longer one. Mate is rich in tannin and vitamin C. It can be enjoyed hot or cold, with or without milk, or with the addition of fruit or orange peel. This drink has light-caramel flavour. Blending with other herbs like peppermint and lemongrass will be great.

R120/100g

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Additional R20 for a big teapot

“A raindrop landing on your cheek, is a kiss from someone lives above, and is watching over you.”

– Unknown

Rooibos, Honeybush, & Buchu

Pure Wild Rooibos

Ultra-high grade pure highland rooibos grown in the wild on the high-altitude Cederberg Mountain, the Red Gold of South Africa comes to life. Hints of honey and orange can be uncovered throughout the exploration.

R90/100g

Green Rooibos

Ultra-high grade pure highland rooibos. The Red Gold of South Africa. Dried to perfection before full fermentation to produce greener cup of Rooibos. Interesting combination of grassiness and sweetness.

R90/100g

Buchu Leaves*

Unique to South Africa, buchu leaves are grown in the Western and Eastern Cape. The appearance of the fresh leaves is a lush evergreen with saw-like edges, petite and cute! When dried, the colour of the leaves are a little pale in colour. Its strong unique aroma is grassy like peppermint, spicy like rosemary, along with berry and earthy notes.

R220/100g

Honeybush

Honeybush is from the Southwestern Cape towards Port Elizabeth, near Langekloof, Tsitsikamma and Kareedouw Mountains. This indigenous plant reveals natural honey and woody notes. It translates to a great citrus cup with its intense, wet and soothing characterisations. Indigenous to South Africa, it blends well with Rooibos.

R100/100g

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Additional R20 for a big teapot

“Trinity for Tea Sommelier: Finding the correct tea, at the correct time, serve with a correct mindset.”

– Nigiro Tea

Flavoured Rooibos, Honeybush, & Buchu

Honeybush & Rooibos Blend

Ultra-high grade of Rooibos and Honeybush, the prime of South Africa. Born in the damper parts of South Africa between areas of Knysna, George and Plettenberg Bay, Honeybush has the sweet and earthy element representing water, which complement the fiery Rooibos from the high Cederberg mountains. Honeybush is sweet and earthy, whereas Rooibos is sweet, woody with tinges of citrus orange, to show the ultimate proof of the best of friends.

R115/100g

African Sun Rooibos*

Rooibos flavoured with cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, vanilla, orange and hibiscus. The colour relates to the sun rising on the African horizon… The idea for this exciting blend was inspired by a safari in the Kruger.

R140/100g

Blood Orange Rooibos*

Rooibos flavoured with orange essence and dried orange pieces. The citrus note is wonderful on a rooibos base. Rich, brilliant and bright colours.

R115/100g

Caramel Rooibos

Classic rooibos taste. The caramel flavours show beautifully like a touch of brown sugar.

R115/100g

Chamomile Honeybush

Sweet and earthy honeybush leaves flavoured with chamomile from Egypt form a complete and delicate bond of lovely tenderness.

R115/100g

Christmas Fireworks*

Playful infusion with marula and peach, blended with spices, flowers as well as red and green rooibos. Summery feelings of fruits, soft spices and colourful flowers give us the feel that the Christmas fireworks have begun.

R130/100g

Christmas In Cape Town*

Summer Christmas festivity exclusive blend of Rooibos with mango, strawberry, watermelon, pineapple, mints, moringa and flowers. The unique quality of Christmas spirit in Cape Town surrounded by all the summery fruits and vibrance of life.

R140/100g

Cocoa Honeybush

Naturally, honeybush has grounding and rounded flavours, but once blended with creamy and chocolaty roasted cocoa husks, a balanced cup of pure African flavours becomes alive.

R115/100g

Cocoa Rooibos

Rooibos blended elegantly with cocoa husks to reveal sheer creaminess, sweetness and chocolaty flavours. Resonates well with the best of rooibos.

R115/100g

Earl Grey Rooibos

The original Earl Grey tea was named after Charles Grey, the Second Earl Grey in the 18th century. The original version of this tea was based on a Chinese black tea flavoured with bergamot oil (a Sicilian relative of the lemon). The earthy character of rooibos works beautifully when paired with bergamot essence.

R115/100g

Ginger Honeybush

The main character of this selected honeybush is for its sweetness and earthiness. When blended with spicy ginger, one appreciates the bouncing of spices in the mouth…

R115/100g

Lemon & Ginger Rooibos

Woody and spicy notes of ginger integrate with zesty lemon pieces to enhance the citrus and honey nature of pure rooibos. Great aroma and flavour.

R115/100g

Mango Rosehip Rooibos

Creaminess of mango paired with the woodiness and grounding energy of Rooibos, a touch of rosehip and rose petals makes this an everyday cup of astonishing tea experience.

R115/100g

Marula & Strawberry Rooibos

African classic flavour of marula blended with sweet and berry notes of strawberry, to manifest harmonious flavours of creaminess, sweetness, fruitiness and woodiness for whole and complete notes, surrounded by rooibos.

R115/100g

Moringa Rooibos

Resonating the grassiness and freshness of moringa leaves with woodiness and caramel flavours of rooibos. Subtle spicy, citrus and honey aroma and flavour.

R125/100g

Orange & Spices Rooibos

Rooibos flavoured with cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, vanilla and orange.

R115/100g

Spearmint Buchu*

Buchu leaves resonate with Egyptian Spearmint for a refreshing, grassy, and lingering cup of excellence.

R175/100g

Spearmint Moringa Lemongrass Buchu*

Harmonious spicy notes of moringa and buchu blended with the sweet Egyptian spearmint and topped with touches of grassy citrus notes of lemongrass show us the exact destination where the North and South of Africa meet to create a true sensation of pure, grassy, citrusy and subtle kick of spice… enjoyment at its highest.

R175/100g

Snow Chrysanthemum Honeybush**

This blend stands as one of the most exciting blending accident and discoveries of Nigiro. Unbelievable harmony between the Tibetan Snow Chrysanthemum and South African Honeybush, their unique sweet-scented aroma and flavour together creates a perfect knot.

R205/100g

Strawberry & Vanilla Rooibos

This sweet blend is created with sweet and berry notes of strawberry and the smooth creamy notes of vanilla. Resonates well with sweet, roundness and grounding essence of rooibos.

R115/100g

Tender Mint Rooibos

Rooibos delicately merges with spearmint and peppermint leaves and flowers to offer the best refreshing and soothing choice. Subtleness of mints then perfectly mix with caramel and rooibos to create a truly memorable cup.

R115/100g

Zesty Chai Honeybush Rooibos

History of Cape Town is deeply connected to the wide spectrum of spices and personalities of its people. This blend connects these experiences using the ingredients of spices, citrus fruits and herbs, and of course rooibos and honeybush. Cape Town to The World… Thank you.

R125/100g

R35/pot *R40/pot **R45/pot

Additional R20 for a big teapot

Exclusive Blends

Cape Grace

Flavoured Honeybush*

An exclusive blend for the Cape Grace, Cape Town… resonating spices, herbs, fruit and rooibos meet to form a blend of elegance, humbleness and utter beauty.

R150/100g

Cause & Effect

Flavoured Honeybush*

The process of cause and effect is the transformation of our lives. This exclusive blend connects us with the touch of copper, the power of honeybush, the tenderness of Chrysanthemum, hint of marula and the colour of gold and the warmth of South Africa. Let us never forget the importance of transformation in tea.

R150/100g

La Colombe

Flavoured Green Tea*

Curated for the cocktail making and tea-food pairing at its best, the combination of apple, chamomile, lemongrass, pineapple, passion fruit and creamy coconut give the best performance full of excitement, playfulness and refreshing beginnings.

R150/100g

La Residence

Fruit Infusions*

This iconic property in Franschhoek marks the great possibility of unification of tradition, antiquity, agriculture and service excellence. A wondrous blend of citrus fruits, hibiscus, rosehip, apple and kumquat… most unique!

R150/100g

Majeka House

Flavoured Rooibos Tea*

Flavoured rooibos infused with herbs such as: liquorice root, anise seed, fennel seed, elderberries, rosehip peel and a touch of hibiscus, lavender, sunflower, rose, calendula flowers. A flawless blend to enhance your imagination.

R150/100g

Mama Winnie Mandela

Flavoured Black Tea*

A taste of the life of Mama Winnie Mandela linking her personality and her work. Through the engagement with the family of Mama Winnie, this powerful cup of tea was born. Black tea with rooibos, spices, fruits, herbs and fruits reveals the majestic personality of Mama Winnie in which we continue to experience the dedication and memory in a simple cup full of tenderness, emotions and powerful elegance.

R150/100g

Mount Nelson Hotel

Flavoured Black Tea*

A full-bodied, lingering and rosy black tea blend from six major tea growing regions of India, China, Sri Lanka and Kenya. Connecting to the history of Cape Town in the tea trade for hundreds of years. Exclusively blended for the famous Mount Nelson Hotel, Cape Town, South Africa.

R150/100g

Nobu Cape Town

Flavoured Green Tea*

A subtle connection of the best worlds of teas, a harmonious blend of Japanese green tea and South Africa rooibos is tailor-made for its establishment in Africa, showing us the clear celebration of organic-ness and the pure elegance of tea…

R150/100g

One & Only Cape Town

Flavoured Rooibos*

Rooibos flavoured with cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, vanilla, orange and hibiscus. The colour relates to the sun rising on the horizon of Africa…the perfect image inspired by the Safaris in the Kruger, truly One & Only!

R150/100g

Teint de Pêche of Swan Cafe

Flavoured Green Tea*

The name is translated as “Peach Complexion”, which was created through the combination of the creaminess of green Sencha tea and notes of strawberry, peach and cherry at a very interesting ratio to produce fruity, round, full-bodied flavours and energy exclusive to Swan Café.

R150/100g

The Silo Hotel

Flavoured Green Tea*

The Silo Exclusive, a transformational icon of Cape Town calls out to us to taste the flavours and colours of rooibos, flowers and herbs resounding in elevation. A mix of rich African elements and vibrant ancient flavours along with surprising modern twists of energy and hidden messages.

R150/100g

Twelve Apostles Hotel & Spa

Flavoured Black Tea*

This black tea blend is a combination of black teas from African and Asian origins together with Rooibos. Resonating herbs and fruits blend in with the magnificent landscape surrounding the Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa giving us the perfect blend uniting the Atlantic Ocean and the famous Table Mountain of Cape Town.

R150/100g

Vadas at Spier

Flavoured Rooibos*

Resonating with the history of paint business, this exclusive tea marks the icon for the family. Full of colourful flowers, sweetness from the caramel and marula and perfected with Rooibos we present to you a colourful tea for your colourful life.

R150/100g

Westin Hotel White

Flavoured White Tea*

An exclusive white tea blend introducing to us the unique African white tea. Beautiful floral notes of lavender, roses and chamomile can be found hidden underneath the dessert-like peach and citrus lemongrass topping… enjoyable, playful, and filled with life!

R150/100g

R35/pot *R40/pot **R45/pot

Additional R20 for a big teapot

Companion to Loose Tea Leaves

Pyramid Teabag Sachets (PTBS)

Packed in individual air-tight sachets and bagged in heat resistant almost-transparent pyramid teabags, the pyramid teabag sachet is perfect for the beautiful opening and dancing of tea leaves. Each sachet is filled with nitrogen gas to prevent oxidation and fermentation for up to 15 months and all infusion instructions are clearly stated on each sachet for your memorable tea making experience.

Green Tea

Japanese Sencha
Orange & Berries Green Tea

Herbal Infusion

Indian Masala Chai
Egyptian Chamomile Flower
Sundown Mint

Oolong

Taiwanese Jin Shuan Milky Oolong
Chinese Jasmine Bai Hao

Fruit Infusion

Forest Berries
Lemon

Black Tea

African Breakfast
English Breakfast
Sri Lankan Ceylon
Kenyan FOP
Earl Grey

Rooibos

Pure Rooibos
Lemon & Ginger Rooibos
Orange & Spices Rooibos
Strawberry & Vanilla Rooibos

R8 per sachet R240 per box of 30

Rooibos Espresso Capsules

Varieties of Rooibos espresso capsules to suit your rooibos experience. Different colours for a different you.

Capsules

Pure Rooibos
Chai Rooibos
Lemon Rooibos
Caramel Rooibos
Earl Grey Rooibos
Vanilla Rooibos

R105 for 15 capsules