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How to Brew Rooibos Tea

Posted in Rooibos recipes on 01/24/2009 09:00 pm by ElvinConnor

Here is how to prepare a perfect cup of Rooibos Tea.

If possible, use natural spring, bottled or filtered water since tap water can effect the pleasant, naturally sweet taste of Rooibos tea.

Rooibos tea is said to develop the best taste and offer the most benefits when steeped for between 5 and 8 minutes. It is ok to steep it longer. If you do so, Rooibos will increase the flavour and full bodied essence of the tea. Because Rooibos is very low in tannins, it will not turn bitter if you brew it longer or if you prefer to drink it cold.

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After you boil the water, let it cool down a bit (for about 30 seconds) and then pour it over the leaves. One Teaspoon of Rooibos tea will make one cup of tea. If you wish to make larger quantities, you might want to use three teaspoons for one quart/liter. But ofcourse, you can adjust the quantity regarding to your own taste and enjoyment.

Rooibos tea has a great natural taste and therefore it is not needed to add milk or sugar, but if you like, you can try both and perhaps even add some cinammon.

Enjoy! :)

 

Rooibos tea caffeine content? None.

Posted in Red rooibos, Rooibos tea health on 01/04/2009 06:06 pm by admin

Rooibos tea, known also as red tea, is actually a caffeine-free tisane made <a href=”http://www.rooibos-benefits.com/”>rooibos tea benefits</a> from the leaves of the rooibos plant Aspalathus linearis.

If you are looking for a caffeine-free tea, you should definitely try African Rooibos tea. Since it is not harvested from the tea plant Camellia sinensis, it is entirely without caffeine. But there is more to it than just being caffeine free. To make decaffeinated tea, a decaffeinating process is required, but this process nullifies antioxidant qualities of the tea. Rooibos on the other hand retains all these vital compounds because it is naturally caffeine free.

Because Rooibos has no caffeine and is low in tannin, it can be enjoyed all day long without any unpleasant side effects. It also makes it a great tea for pregnant women and nursing mothers.