Organic Rooibos Tea

You’ve chosen the best Organic Rooibos Tea. This is a type of South African Herbal Tea made only with bio-cultivation methods. When brewed, it provides a gentle sweetness with notes of honey, nuts and caramel. Those wondering where to buy Organic Rooibos Tea needn’t look any further than here. The Kent and Sussex Tea and Coffee Company packs it fresh to order to ensure its quality and consistency. 

Is Rooibos Tea Organic? 

Rooibos (Aspalathus linearis) grows exclusively in the Cederberg Region of the Western Cape Province in South Africa. Often pronounced “roy-boss”, its other names include Red Bush Tea, Bush Tea and Red Tea. There are two varieties: Green Rooibos, which undergoes minimal processing, and Red Rooibos, which producers create by oxidising the leaves. But is Rooibos Tea organic?

This term refers to an agricultural product cultivated without pesticides, insecticides, bio-engineered genes or petroleum and sewage-based fertilisers. The good news is that the infusion you’ve decided upon here meets that high standard. The result is that it protects the environmental state of land in and around estates while ensuring the welfare of workers and promoting biodiversity. 

Does Organic Rooibos Tea Have Caffeine? 

The stimulating chemical compound known as caffeine exists in around sixty plants. Among them, of course, are “real” Tea (Camellia sinensis) and Coffee (Coffea). However, Rooibos and its close relative, Honeybush Tea, do not belong to the caffeinated family. These beverages are, therefore, 100% free of the constituent and so are excellent choices if you’re hoping to cut down your intake. 

How to Make Organic Rooibos Tea

1. Put Loose Leaf Organic Rooibos Tea into a Tea Infuser or Filter.
   
   
2. Place the Tea-filled accessory in a cup or mug.
   
   
3. Pour freshly boiled water at 100°C over the leaves.
   
   
4. Allow it to steep for 5-10 minutes.

How to Serve: Consider honey or lemon. Alternatively, serve without additions. 

Tasting Notes: Imparts a gentle sweetness with notes of honey, nuts and caramel. 

Organic Rooibos Tea Benefits

It turns out that Organic Rooibos Tea benefits your health as much as it supports mother nature. The primary reason is its wealth in vitamins, minerals and other antioxidants such as Aspalathin, Calcium, Copper, Iron, Magnesium, Manganese, Potassium, Quercetin and Zinc.

These nutrients combined work on a molecular level to improve your well-being in a vast multitude of ways. 

Organic Rooibos Tea for Digestion

Rooibos boasts remarkable antispasmodic properties that relieve indigestion, cramps and other stomach issues. The evidence comes from a study published in the Journal of Basic & Clinical Pharmacology & Toxicology, which established that quercetin helped relax the gastrointestinal system. Furthermore, it appeared to ease feelings of discomfort before, during and after a large meal. 

Organic Rooibos Tea to Lower Cholesterol

The latest scientific research likewise indicates that the Herbal Tea can improve overall cholesterol levels. In one 2011 study published in the Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 40 overweight individuals at risk from heart disease consumed six cups of Rooibos daily for six weeks. The conclusion was that it decreased “bad” LDL cholesterol and boosted “good” HDL cholesterol in volunteers. 

Organic Rooibos Tea During Pregnancy

Doctors, nurses, midwives and other medical professionals tend to urge caution when drinking Herbal Tea while pregnant. But there are exceptions to the rule, from Raspberry Leaf Tea during the third trimester to Ginger Root for reducing nausea. Are there concerns about Organic Rooibos Tea’s side effects on expecting mothers? The consensus is that it is safe in moderation, so feel free to put the kettle on. 

Organic Rooibos Tea for Babies

In 1968, a South African mother named Annique Theron discovered one of the most famous of all Organic Rooibos Tea benefits. She realised that the Tea could relieve colic in her 18-month-old daughter due to it reducing symptoms of allergies. Much of the same is true today, although we’d recommend seeking medical consultation before trying it with your own baby as there remains an element of risk.