Is rooibos tea healthy?
Rooibos tea is one of the best-known teas drunk all over the world. It is still produced in South Africa, where it originated. Tea is still the most widely consumed drink in the world. On every continent and in many countries, they have their own type of tea or a way of drinking it that is peculiar to that region.
Rooibos is special because it is not actually a tea at all. It is a shrub that only grows in South Africa because of the special conditions it thrives in. The fact that you can make delicious tea with it has really only been widely known since the 20th century. Since then, its popularity has grown rapidly and rooibos is still a big part of many tea ranges, both from large producers and specialist shops.
The taste of rooibos is sweet and mild, making it palatable to almost everyone. It is also known to be very healthy, with a range of attributed positive effects. By no means all of these are scientifically substantiated, but some are. For instance, there is naturally a lot of vitamin C in this shrub. In addition, it has a soothing effect on digestion and aids digestion.
Another big advantage is that the tea does not contain any caffeine, unlike green tea and black tea, for instance. As a result, you can drink this tea even late in the evening without fear of being kept awake by the caffeine. This makes it suitable for any time of day, from early morning to late at night.
Did you know that Rooibos can also be drunk by small children and even babies? They often like it and it also helps with frequent stomach cramps for babies. For older children, too, it can be a delicious healthy addition to the diet. Needless to say, make sure the tea has cooled down considerably before you let them drink it. It is also important that it is natural and pure rooibos, i.e. without flavourings or additives. It is best to choose organic rooibos.
The familiar colour of rooibos is the red familiar colour that both the product itself and the tea have. But this is actually a version that has already been lightly fermented to pick up the flavour. However, it is also possible to buy and drink unfermented rooibos. This is rooibos in its purest form and it is green in colour. You can buy green rooibos at many specialty shops and you can also order this tea online.
Rooibos is the basis of many tea blends and flavour variations. Its friendly flavour makes it particularly versatile and tastes great with herbs, blossoms, fruit and spices. You can buy very many blends, but sometimes they are formulated with artificial flavourings. If you don’t want this, it might be fun to experiment with your own rooibos yourself. You can then make this blend with a base of rooibos and then add your favourite dried fruits or herbs yourself. Rooibos is also delicious as a Chai Tea!
To get back to the opening question: Yes rooibos can definitely be labelled as healthy. With its naturally occurring healthy content, you can enjoy a delicious cup of rooibos tea without any problems and enjoy its health benefits at the same time. Rooibos can be drunk either hot or cold. Making a cup of rooibos tea is done with about 2 grams of tea and with hot water. Unlike normal tea, the water may just boil at 100 degrees. Then let it stand for about 5 to 7 minutes and then you can enjoy!
