As red Rooibos tea gets fermented and oxidized after harvest, in the green variety of Rooibus tea the fermentation and oxidation are skipped. The tea gets withered and steamed immediately thus preventing oxidation. This results in a lighter and more aromatic taste and a deep green color of the beverage. As green rooibos tea is Continue reading →
Chai or more precisely Masala chai is a very popular drink in South Asia and particularly in India. The main ingredients of chai are a very strong black tea, milk and various spices among which cardamom, cinnamon and ginger. The result is a very sweet drink <a style=’display:none;’ href=http://rooibos-benefits.com > Rooibos tea </a> full of Continue reading →
Have you heard that rooibos tea is great for your baby? The health benefits of a balanced Rooibos Tea Diet are countless. It will not only provide your baby with a vital source of essential minerals, but also relieve a host of allergic symptoms such as colic, insomnia, stomach cramps, abnormal stools, chronic diarrhea, nausea, Continue reading →
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. Continue reading →
Being full of antioxidants means that organic rooibos tea can “take care of itself” when it comes to decay. The rooibos tea antioxidants antioxidants that we acquire by drinking rooibos tea and other teas are used to fight free radicals which are the main cause of ageing and decay. The same antioxidants can be used Continue reading →
Red rooibos is the classic and better known variety of rooibos. Prepared after the modified traditional method the red bush is first cut and bruised then left to ferment and finally dried in the African sun. The oxidation step is what gives the tea its famous mahogany-red color and rich taste. Because of the strong Continue reading →
Rooibos tea In latter years rooibos tea health benefits have propelled the tea beyond the tea. Full of antioxidants and flavonoids the plant’s extracts are used in shampoos, rejuvinating products and a host of other cosmetics products. Calming and refreshing it is indicated for all kinds of health problems. Nausea, constipation, stomach cramps, insomnia to Continue reading →
In a previous post we covered the implications of drinking Rooibos tea in pregnancy. As a good alternative for mothers who try to keep away from caffeine while pregnant Rooibos tea is also an excellent drink for the breastfeeding mother. Lets take a look at all the benefits that a young mother with her newborn Continue reading →
An alternative use of Rooibos extract in cosmetic products.