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Rooibos: A Vital Source of Nutrients
| Rooibos and Honeybush are herbal teas with a mild, inherently sweet and aromatic taste and slight woody undertones. Honeybush is slightly sweeter in taste than Rooibos. They are especially popular as a night-time drink due to the lack of caffeine. Rooibos and Honeybush are considered decaffeinated herbal teas since they do not have caffeine in their chemical properties (no caffeine to remove). While Rooibos is called a "tea" it is actually an herb from South Africa. It differs greatly from tea (camellia sinensis). The color of brewed Rooibos can vary between light orange and dark reddish-brown, depending on how the tea was steeped, how and where it was produced, and conditions during the year of production. With our Rooibos Honeybush blend (we call it Red-Honey) and our flavored Rooibos, we did not want to create designer flavors to overwhelm the natural Rooibos taste. We delicately blend our teas to create products that are subtle, well-balanced, with a full smooth aroma and taste to satisfy both the traditional Rooibos tea drinker and the one who enjoys Rooibos with a "lift." A soothing cup of Rooibos is completely pure and natural, containing no additives, preservatives or colorants of any kind. It contains no caffeine, which can be harmful to the central nervous system, causing irritability, high blood pressure and erratic sleep patterns. It is low in tannin, a substance that adversely affects the body’s metabolism by decreasing the absorption of iron and protein. The clean, aromatic flavor of Rooibos can be safely enjoyed in unlimited quantities throughout the day, with no harmful side effects. Rooibos and Honeybush contain 37 natural anti-oxidants, flavonoids, minerals, Vitamin C, alpha-hydroxy acid and NO CAFFEINE! "Studies show that Rooibos contains comparable amounts of polyphenols to green tea and shows anti-mutagenic, anti-carcinogenic, anti-inflammatory and anti-viral activity. Rooibos, unlike black and green tea is completely caffeine-free." -- Healthy & Natural, Vol. 7, Issue 5 Helpful Hints:
Health Benefits The enormous health potential of Rooibos tea is becoming increasingly evident through studies done by the AICHI Medical University, Japan; the University of the Orange Free State Department of Chemistry, South Africa; and the University of Stellenbosch Department of Food Science, South Africa. According to various studies, Rooibos contains 37 natural anti-oxidants, minerals, Vitamin C, alpha-hydroxy acid and no caffeine, and has a very low tannin content. Since Rooibos contains no oxalic acid, it can be enjoyed by people suffering from kidney stones. Scientific research and controlled case studies have shown that many of the processes leading to ageing and disease are associated with toxic free oxygen radicals. It has been found that Rooibos tea contains a substantial amount of Super oxide Dismutase (SOD), an enzyme which is a prime fighter of Free Radical Damage. SOD is also capable of preventing fats from changing into harmful lipid peroxide. But did you know that Rooibos tea is an ideal antidote to today's stressful lifestyle? Professional people daily drink Rooibos tea – either hot or cold – to soothe the central nervous system, relieve stress and enhance concentration. Rooibos tea is a perfect pick-me-up in the morning, a superb thirst-quencher during the day and at night it helps you to relax and sleep well. Sports enthusiasts Sportsmen and women benefit from drinking Rooibos tea as it replaces essential minerals such as iron, potassium, zinc and sodium. The alpha-hydroxy acid and zinc in Rooibos tea promotes a healthy and glowing skin. Children Rooibos is excellent for hyperactive children and at the same time relieves insomnia as it contains no caffeine. Rooibos tea is a good source of vitamins and minerals. It can be used as a natural supplement as it contains calcium, magnesium and fluoride which are essential for the development of strong teeth and bones. The minerals build healthy strong blood vessels, aid digestion and prevent tooth decay. Rooibos is also an excellent thirst quencher for school children: add it to different fruit juices for your kids to enjoy throughout the day. Infants Babies love the natural sweet taste of Rooibos tea. Rooibos tea is in fact often given to infants who are prone to colic and stomach cramps as it is considered to have significant antispasmodic properties. The anti-allergic properties of Rooibos relieve skin irritations such as eczema, nappy rash and acne. Anemia is a common problem during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Rooibos contains low levels of tannin -- the ingredient in other teas that prevents your body from absorbing the iron you need. Rooibos therefore increases iron absorption and also contains iron, potassium and copper - all vital for metabolic functions. Anti-oxidants The flavonoids or anti-oxidants quercetin, luteolin and rutin found in Rooibos are ascribed with some of the following physiological and therapeutic properties: anti-spasmodic, anti-inflammatory, anti-thrombosis, anti-viral, anti-neoplastic, anti-mutagenic, inhibits skin tumor formation and inhibits lipoxygenase. Incidentally, the flavonoid "aspalathin" is found only in Rooibos tea. Herbs containing flavonoids have traditionally been used to treat capillary and venous disorders, tiredness of legs, cramps and various skin and circulatory disorders. Research by Japanese scientists have also shown beneficial effects relating to constipation, liver function, blood sugar levels, skin diseases, depression and anxiety. Low tannins, caffeine-free The health properties and healing power of Rooibos are furthermore ascribed to the low tannin content and the variety of minerals it contains. A low tannin content helps to improve iron absorption. Caffeine free Rooibos has a soothing effect on the central nervous system and is therefore strongly recommended for people suffering from irritability, headaches, disturbed sleeping patterns, insomnia, nervous tension, mild depression or hypertension. Soothing effects Stomach and indigestion problems like nausea, vomiting, heartburn, stomach ulcers and constipation are said to be relieved by drinking black Rooibos tea. Its anti-spasmodic properties seem to relieve stomach cramps and colic in infants. It also has a soothing effect on the skin, relieving itching and certain skin irritations like eczema, nappy rash and acne when directly applied to the affected area. Those on a calorie-restricted diet can enjoy its goodness without adding additional kilojoules. Since Rooibos contains no oxalic acid, it can be drunk freely by people suffering from kidney stones. Honeybush like Rooibos is low in tannins and contains no caffeine - an ideal antidote to today’s stressful lifestyle. Strongly recommended for people suffering from irritability, headaches disturbed sleeping patterns, insomnia, nervous tension, mild depression or hypertension. Anti-oxidants present in Honeybush tea help to revitalize the body and bring you all the goodness as described above like limiting symptoms of allergies often due to stress and the polluted environment, such as hay fever, asthma and eczema. NUTRIENTS
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