Saturday's rooibos -- Velvet

Velvet

Origin: South Africa

Description: Sheer decadence in a cup. Sweet enticing chocolate swims in a velvety base of organic rooibos and mint leaves. The perfect answer to a dessert tea. The finish is smooth, complemented by a touch of vanilla. 212° 1 level teaspoon tea per 8 ounces water; steep for 3-5 minutes. Organic. Who needs dessert when I cup of tea tastes this good? A real resolution helper.

Saturday's Rooibos

Blackberry Rooibos

Blackberry, also known as bramble raspberry or brambleberry has been used for ages to flavor desserts, jams, jellies, candies and even wine. Here we blend antioxidant rich, smooth South African rooibos with the juicy fresh flavor of blackberries.

And today I will give you a better description of Rooibos and it's health benefits.

Rooibos, (Afrikaans for red bush; pronounced [ROY-BUS]; scientific name Aspalathus linearis) is a member of the legume family of plants and is used to make a tisane (herbal tea). Commonly called african red tea, the product has been popular in South Africa for generations and is now consumed in many countries.

Rooibos is becoming more popular in Western countries particularly amongst health-conscious consumers, who appreciate it for its high level of antioxidants such as superoxide dismutase (SOD), its lack of caffeine and its very low tannin levels (since tannins can affect the metabolism by decreasing absorption of certain nutrients like iron and protein) as opposed to fermented black tea or unfermented green tea leaves. Like tea leaves, rooibos can be served fermented (red) or unfermented (green), with the unfermented version theoretically having more antioxidants intact.

• Acts as an antioxidant that slows the aging process, prevents cancer and lowers the risk of cardio-vascular disease. Flavonoids are powerful antioxidants and have more antioxidant activity than vitamin C. Rooibos is packed full of flavonoids and, therefore, the antioxidant activity of rooibos is much stronger than that of black or green tea.
• Acts as a digestive aid and is anti-spasmodic therefore relieves stomach cramps and colic in babies
• Helps manage allergies
• Acts as a bronchodilator, easing chest congestion by opening breathing passages
• Soothes skin irritations when applied directly to the affected area
• Replenishes iron levels, therefore is very good for pregnant women
• Calorie free
• Boosts the immune system
• Aids health problems like insomnia, irritability, headaches, nervous tension and hypertension
• Low tannin content (only1-4%); easy on the digestive system
• No colorants, additives or preservatives
• No caffeine
• No oxalic acid, therefore, it can be safely consumed by those prone to kidney stones
• Contains copper, iron and potassium
• Healthy skin minerals: zinc, sodium and alpha-hydroxy acid
• Contains calcium, fluoride and manganese for strong bones and teeth
• Magnesium for the nervous system

Saturday's are dedicated to Rooibos -- African Outback

Saturdays are dedicated to our Rooibos offerings:

One of our bestsellers: African Outback

The combination of rooibos with lemon myrtle makes this healthy blend an outstanding tisane that has a pleasing citrus flavor and is delicious served either hot or iced. The anti-viral, anti-fungal lemon myrtle can help keep away the flu, colds and great for a stomach virus, while both the lemon myrtle and the rooibos help keep your bronchial paths open. 212° 1 level teaspoon tea per 8 ounces water; steep for 3-5 minutes. Organic.

This one is a big hit with school teachers, medical care providers and correctional officers. Many report going years without a cold!

Rooibos (pronounced roy-bus) is a South African herb that is higher in antioxidants than green tea, has no caffeine, is great for the immune system, helps maintain healthy iron levels, acts as a bronchodilator, and easy on the digestive system.