Organically Grown in Africa, our Rooibos (Aspalathus linearis) Tea is also known as 'Red Bush Tea'. Known to help alleviate bronchitis, allergies, and asthma - Rooibos is best known as a 'respiratory herb', containing polyphenols which have been proven to be anti-inflammatory (good for acne), anti-viral, anti-carcinogenic, and anti-mutagenic.So pretty much 'anti-everything bad'! Since almost all Rooibos is grown in South Africa, we've located the best organic fields there and supply them through Tea Life.A classic and simple caffeine free tea that provides a distinct satisfaction and taste that other teas do not. organically grown South Africa Health Benefits of Rooibos Tea There are significant health benefits with Rooibos tea. The tea is calorie-free and increases fat metabolism, blocks the formation of fat cells, and could be a weight management advantage because it increases leptin levels. We sell 80-, 160- and 320-gram packages. Rooibos is also recognised as a “respiratory herb” which may relieve asthma, allergies, and bronchitis. It has low tannin and oxalic acid levels and contains no caffeine. Rooibos contains polyphenols, which are anti-viral, anti-mutagenic, anti-carcinogenic, and anti-inflammatory. This herb has been used for thousands of years and presents with mild honey and vanilla flavours, making it a sweet-tasting, pleasant curative. Consider using rooibos tea to alleviate acne, eczema, skin allergies, an upset stomach, colic, high blood pressure, anxiety, certain heart conditions, and type 2 diabetes. It boosts your immune system as it is high in antioxidants, which fight the free radicals that weaken your body’s natural resistance. South Africans often drink a comforting cup of Rooibos before bedtime and give it to their infants as an alternative to fruit juice. Although it has been in medicinal use since early human history, rooibos tea only recently became as popular as your usual favourites, chamomile, English breakfast, and green tea. To learn more about the health benefits of Rooibos Tea, click here. Our top 5 benefits of Rooibos Tea are in this article here as well. Rooibos Tea is also very effective with enhancing the quality of sleep, making you feel re-charged and ready for your next day. History & origin of Rooibos Tea The earliest records of the herb being used as a tea by Khoi-descended and European people indicate that the practise started in the Western Cape’s Cederberg region in the late 19th Century. The local inhabitants climbed up the mountains and cut the thin, needle-like leaves off the rooibos plants. They rolled bunches of leaves into hessian bags before hauling them down the slopes on donkeys and processed the tea by pounding the leaves on a flat rock, using a heavy wooden club or pole. Colonials started drinking Chinese and Ceylon tea when the tea trade expanded globally, and rooibos tea became a home-grown substitute for the more expensive Asian products. The first plants were cultivated in the 1930s, from seeds that were initially hard to find and grow. Commercial rooibos farming started in South Africa once it was discovered that the seeds could be propagated via scoring the pods, and Rooibos tea became the national brew, later turning into a globalised trade article. Brewing & care Place 1 teaspoon to 1 Tablespoon of organic Rooibos tea in a tea infuser and place in a mug. Boil 8 ounces (1 cup) of water and pour over infuser in glass. Steep at least 5 minutes but up to 15 minutes to desired flavor and aroma. In addition to this, prepare herbal Rooibos tea as you would black tea. Drink it with a slice of lemon or a smidgeon of milk and sweeten it with honey or sugar. Serve it as iced tea, cappuccino, espresso, or latte, and explore its rich, dark flavour and reduced “dusty” aftertaste. You will love it. Cautionary Allergy: The family Fabaceae includes rooibos, a genus of the legume. Avoid rash, itching or breathing reactions - discontinue and consult a physician if they develop. Liver conditions/medicines: Rooibos is widely consumed and generally safe, but avoid concentrated extracts or very high intakes if you have liver disease or take hepatotoxic medicines; seek personalised advice. Iron supplements: Tannins and tea polyphenols are low, but still reduce non-HAem iron absorption by 1-2 hr separating rooibowos from iron rich meals/supplements. Diabetes/antihypertensives: If you take medicines for blood sugar or blood pressure, enjoy in normal amounts and monitor as usual; avoid high-dose extracts. Kidney stones/oxalate: Low-oxalate Rooibos is generally suitable; For a strict oxalate-restricted plan, check with your clinician. Infants/children: It is not a substitute for breastmilk/formula or water; When offered keep mild and unsweetened. Stop use and get medical advice if you develop unusual symptoms. Keep out of reach of kids.
