Health benefits of Rooibos tea
Get to know South Africa's finest tea!
Rooibos stems from an Afrikaans name, also known as Red Bush tea. It is grown along the coast of South Africa and is one of the only teas that is rich, full of anti-oxidants and is caffeine-free. Rooibos tea is consumed much like regular tea black tea. Some people add milk and sugar and nowadays it is being added to iced teas, espressos, lattes etc.
Benefits of Rooibos tea
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Low in caffeine
Compared to black or green tea, rooibos tea is free from caffeine and tannins- which are water soluble polyphenols that are present in many plant foods. This makes rooibos a great alternative to black or green tea. thus, also making it an ideal tea to drink throughout the day, without having the stress of a caffeine intake. -
Rich in anti-oxidants
The herbal tea is packed with anitoxidants that help fight oxidative stress and neutralize the radicals in the body making it a healthy beverage. These antioxidants may reduce the risk of certain chronic conditions such as heart disease or cancer. - Reduces the risk of diseases Rooibos tea may be beneficial to your heart health by significantly lowering blood pressure, decrease bad cholestorol and increase the healthy cholestoral with those at risk of heart disease. Drinking rooibos tea can also lower blood sugar as the antioxidants can help keep vascular inflammation down can often contribute to rising blood sugar levels.