I've recently started drinking rooibos tea instead of coffee, well most of the time. This got me thinking that I should do some research on the benefits of drinking rooibos tea. I found this amazing website Organic facts, that tells you everything you need to know.
What is rooibos tea?
This plant has very similar growth and flowers to the rooibos plant. The specific name linearis comes from the plant's linear growing structure and needle-like leaves. The leaves are used to make a herbal tea called rooibos or bush tea (especially in Southern Africa) or sometimes redbush tea (especially in England).
What is rooibos tea?
This plant has very similar growth and flowers to the rooibos plant. The specific name linearis comes from the plant's linear growing structure and needle-like leaves. The leaves are used to make a herbal tea called rooibos or bush tea (especially in Southern Africa) or sometimes redbush tea (especially in England).
No caffeine: Rooibos tea has absolutely no caffeine, this is why it is recommended by doctors for insomnia. By removing caffeine from your diet you can improve your stress levels, mood and heart health.
Bone health: Red rooibos tea is rich in calcium, manganese and fluoride minerals that assist in maintaining good bone structure and stronger teeth.
Infant health: Rooibos tea can be useful for small children who suffer from colic or stomach pains.
Good for Skin: The alpha hydroxy acid and zinc content of red tea are very good for the skin. You can also try applying some red tea powder directly to the skin to relieve acne, pimples, sunburns or related skin conditions.
Kidney Stones: Even people with kidney stone problems can drink as much red rooibos tea as they want as there is no oxalic acid in the beverage
Premature aging: The antioxidants present in rooibos tea slow down the human aging process and they also boost the strength of the immune system.
Rare nutrients: Rooibos tea is said to contain rare nutrients like Quercetin and Bioflavanoids that assists in good blood circulation and obstructs hemorrhaging.
So not only is it extremely good for you, it is also freaking delicious. Especially with some sugar and milk, but that adds more fat so I drink it natural with hot water.
Bone health: Red rooibos tea is rich in calcium, manganese and fluoride minerals that assist in maintaining good bone structure and stronger teeth.
Infant health: Rooibos tea can be useful for small children who suffer from colic or stomach pains.
Good for Skin: The alpha hydroxy acid and zinc content of red tea are very good for the skin. You can also try applying some red tea powder directly to the skin to relieve acne, pimples, sunburns or related skin conditions.
Kidney Stones: Even people with kidney stone problems can drink as much red rooibos tea as they want as there is no oxalic acid in the beverage
Premature aging: The antioxidants present in rooibos tea slow down the human aging process and they also boost the strength of the immune system.
Rare nutrients: Rooibos tea is said to contain rare nutrients like Quercetin and Bioflavanoids that assists in good blood circulation and obstructs hemorrhaging.
So not only is it extremely good for you, it is also freaking delicious. Especially with some sugar and milk, but that adds more fat so I drink it natural with hot water.