Rooibos tea with additives

Tea Rooibos green is prized for its health-promoting properties and unique taste. The beverage is drunk eagerly by tea lovers to support the digestive system and improve circulation. Rooibos tea is now classified as a functional food and is an effective means of combating many diseases of civilization.

Rooibos tea - what is it?

Where does rooibos tea come from?

Rooibos, or African red bush (Aspalathus linearis), is a shrub native to South Africa, and has only been known in Europe for 100 years. Its leaves are processed similarly to tea leaves and used for drinking as an infusion. It grows in South Africa in the Cederberg Mountains, about 300 km from Cape Town. The natural habitat of these plants has been used for large-scale cultivation. This is an area that is inhospitable to other plants, characterized by sandy soils and very dry summers - but these are ideal conditions for the development of red bush. The leaves of rooibos, used for tea production, are narrow and oblong. They are usually harvested in January, when it is the middle of summer in the southern hemisphere.

The process of making rooibos tea

The tops of at least two-year-old redwoods are used to make tea infusion. The clipped leaves and stems are first fermented and then shredded into smaller pieces, which are spread on concrete and pressed. Later, the rooibos particles are moistened with water and piled into small mounds, where the tea ferments for several days in a warm place. During this process, the green leaves turn a reddish amber color. However, this is not the final stage of production. After fermentation, the rooibos still needs to be dried and stored, which takes about 3 months.

Rooibos - properties

Due to its many health-promoting properties, rooibos tea can be used in the treatment and prevention of many diseases. Red bush infusion is recommended primarily for people who care about health and good form.

Oxidative effects

An infusion of rooibos fights free radicals in the body. This is due to antioxidants, which inhibit the action of substances with oxidative effects. Antioxidants have a protective effect on the DNA structure and proteins of cells, thus preventing the formation of adverse changes and mutations.

Regulates blood pressure

Tea lowers blood pressure. A tea infusion of rooibos is an effective remedy for relieving nervous tension and stress and associated elevated blood pressure.

Supports the work of the circulatory system

Regular drinking of rooibos enables better functioning of the cardiovascular system. This property is due to the presence of antioxidants, as well as reducing the activity of the angiotensin-converting enzyme, which contributes to heart disease.

Assists in the fight against diabetes

The antioxidant aspalathin contained in rooibos tea shows positive effects in type II diabetes. It evens out blood sugar levels, influences the proper secretion of insulin by the pancreas, and improves the proper use of glucose by muscles.

Supports liver function

Regular drinking of rooibos tea infusion accelerates liver regeneration.

Relieves colic in children and abdominal pains

Rooibos can be given to a young child in case of colic. To make it taste better, it is worth mixing it with a small amount of milk. Rooibos works well for abdominal pain and upset stomach in adults. Just one cup of rooibos relieves unpleasant discomfort. The anti-inflammatory quercetin contained in the tea is responsible for this property. In addition, the tea has diastolic properties, avoiding the onset of diarrhea and other intestinal ailments.

Improving skin condition

Rooibos tea works well in treating a variety of skin problems. It is helpful for acne, rashes, eczema, dry skin, irritation and sunburn, as well as flare-ups in children. It also protects the skin from aging and the formation of wrinkles. The healthful properties of rooibos are due to the presence of alpha-hydroxy acids and zinc. It can be used in the form of a poultice.

Has anticancer effects

Drinking rooibos reduces the risk of cancer due to its antioxidant content. It is excellent for prevention against cancer.

Rooibos tea - who should drink it?

Rooibos tea has a sweet, delicate taste and a red color. The tea contains few tannins, so the aftertaste is not bitter. Rooibos can be used to replace classic tea, coffee or cereal coffee. Importantly, rooibos tea does not contain theine (caffeine), so it can be drunk by anyone who should avoid this substance. Rooibos tea can be drunk by pregnant women, people with high blood pressure, people with low immunity or people on an anti-cancer diet. Like natural and proven fruit teas, rooibos tea is recommended for children, including infants. However, it should be remembered that in addition to breast milk or milk-substitute mix, an infant over 6 months of age should drink primarily water.

Rooibos - brewing

The rooibos tea infusion is brewed for 4 to 5 minutes in water at 95 degrees Celsius. A heaping teaspoon of tea is usually used for one cup of water. Rooibos tea can be purchased in both leaf and bag form.

Rooibos is very often used in tea blends, either as a primary or secondary ingredient. You can find rooibos flavored with strawberry and vanilla, sometimes there is rooibos with bergamot or the addition of hot spices. There is also red rooibos tea and green rooibos. The rooibos tea drink goes very well with milk and sugar. You can drink the brew cold or hot, with the addition of fruit juices, giving a unique aroma or honey, which will further enhance the natural flavor of the brew.

Are Rooibos tea compositions a popular choice?

This is one of those teas that is becoming more and more popular, with different variants becoming even more attractive.

Is Rooibos actually a tea?

It is not, because they are red bush leaves, the name tea in this case is customary.

Where does the drink Rooibos compositions come from ?

The drink originated in South Africa.

Does your store have a large selection of Rooibos composition drinks?

At the moment we have an extensive selection of Rooibos in various compositions.

How does the Rooibos tea composition taste?

The flavor is dominated by the distinct aromas of Rooibos tea with a delicate hint of your choice of additives.