Great Wall

THE FOUR O'CLOCK BORDER

Orange, lemongrass and ginger on an earthy rooibos base.

A bright red-bush blend for crossing from the useful day into your own time.

The story

There is a border in the afternoon. On one side: the last task, the second screen, the message beginning 'just quickly'. On the other: orange peel, dry ginger and a kettle being used for purposes not listed in the calendar. This is the crossing cup.

What this actually is

A rooibos blend with orange peel, ginger, lemongrass and aroma. Earthy red-bush tea sits underneath a bright citrus middle and a dry ginger finish.

Kept for: Red rooibos · Orange peel · Lemongrass · Dry ginger

Taste profile

• Base: Earthy red rooibos
• Opening: Orange peel and lemongrass
• Middle: Bright citrus
• Finish: Dry ginger

Why choose it

• Occasion: A clear marker between the working day and the part that belongs to you.
• Sensory: Orange and lemongrass brighten the earthy rooibos while ginger gives the finish shape.
• Practical: Works hot and, when prepared according to the pack, can be cooled for an iced cup.
• Emotional: Not an escape plan. Merely a decent boundary in a mug.

Reach for it when

• The final email has begun breeding
• Rooibos with citrus sounds better than bakery spice
• Four o'clock needs a visible edge

The sensible bit

Check the complete ingredient and allergen declaration on the tin before use. Hot water can scald. Store sealed in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, moisture and strong odours. Use by the best-before date shown on the pack.

Gift tag

For: The person who says 'one last thing' and deserves a better final thing.

Do not give to: Anyone likely to schedule the tea break as a performance metric.

The honest total

It will not answer the last email, shorten the meeting or make four o'clock behave. It will give you earthy rooibos, bright orange and a dry ginger finish for the few minutes in which you stop answering. That is the entire useful account.

Mark the boundary