ROOIBOS TEA

From before recorded history the indigenous peoples of the area now called Clan William, in South Africa, made the leaves of the rooibos into a tea for medicinal purposes. They did this by first cutting off the twigs and then bruising the leaves by hammering them between stones, fermenting the result and then drying the residue in the sun. They attributed many health properties to rooibos tea. Their belief in the health benefits of rooibos were such that had you to believe them you would believe that this particular herbal supplement had almost magical properties.

Rooibos, when prepared in this way, albeit using more modern methods, forms a red tinged black tea leaf like substance, which when steeped in hot water for 5 minutes, produces a pleasantly refreshing beverage known as Rooibos Tea.

Rooibos tea is relatively aromatic and the liquor is a reddish brown in color.

Depending on personal preference, Rooibos tea may be drunk with or without milk and with or without sugar… some people even use sweetened condensed milk to add to their rooibos tea.

The Worldwide popularity of Rooibos tea has increased somewhat dramatically over the last few years due in part to research claims regarding the anti-aging properties that rooibos tea is purported to have.

It has also been claimed that ROOIBOS TEA assists effectively in the relief of allergies causing Hay Fever and Asthma.

The additional benefits of rooibos tea are that since it has a high mineral content including sodium, magnesium, calcium, iron, potassium and zinc as well as significant amounts of trace elements such as fluoride, manganese and copper, it contributes to the maintenance of metabolic processes as well as promoting healthy bones teeth and skin.

Rooibos tea is claimed to have anti-aging properties. Current research tends to lend some credibility to these claims. However, until further research is undertaken the expectation of rooibos tea promoting a healthier life would seem more realistic than believing it would lead to an increased lifespan.

Since Rooibos tea contains very little oxalic acid it makes a suitable drink for people prone to kidney stones.

In general Rooibos Tea makes for a pleasantly refreshing drink which has no adverse effects and which may be drunk throughout the day…Rooibos Tea is especially suitable as a night time drink due to the fact that it contains no stimulants and therefore is conducive to restful sleep.

ROOIBOS TEA is fast becoming acknowledged as an effective herbal supplement. It's benefits are once more coming to light after being lost in the depths of tribal lore. Modern research is showing some very interesting potential benefits of this potentially powerful herbal medicine. However, more large scale trials into the medicinal properties of ROOIBOS TEA are required before definite conclusions can be drawn.