Your Complete Guide To Rooibos
What is Rooibos?
Rooibos is an herb that comes from a South African red bush, pronounced ‘roy boss,’ this herb is technically not a tea. Regardless, rooibos has been consumed as a tea in South Africa for generations. Rooibos, also known as ‘red tea,’ is packed with antioxidants and has been shown to have numerous health benefits.
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Rooibos benefits for your health
From helping you achieve beautiful, healthy hair to fighting off inflammation, rooibos tea has many fantastic health benefits to offer those who drink it. Here are just a few of the ways that rooibos tea may help to make a difference in your life.
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History of rooibos
Locals and the indigenous population of the area have been brewing rooibos for hundreds of years. It was only in the 1930s that rooibos tea became a widely desired commercial good. With the introduction of organic and green rooibos tea, the brew continues to gain popularity and is a favorite amongst many seasoned connoisseurs.
Rooibos Tea comes from the Aspalathus Linearis shrub, a plant native to the mountainous regions of South Africa. Originally, Aspalathus Linearis could only be found in the Western Cape Province of South Africa. Still, the plant has since been distributed by farmers and traders to spread to other regions of Africa. South Africa is the only country known to grow this enticing brew, exporting nearly 7,000 tons of harvested rooibos tea to other countries each year.
Rooibos teas caffeine content
If you’re looking for a naturally caffeine-free drink, rooibos should be your cup of tea. Rooibos is naturally caffeine-free and low in tannis. Consuming caffeine is generally safe in moderate quantities. However, large quantities of caffeine have been linked to issues with anxiety, insomnia, headaches, and heart palpitations.
If you’re interested in rooibos but also prefer caffeinated drinks, we highly recommend checking our green or black teas. Enjoying a caffeinated tea in the morning and rooibos throughout the day is a perfect combination while ensuring healthy caffeine doses.
What does rooibos tea taste like?
Rooibos has exploded in the US recently, one of the main reasons is its fantastic flavor! Rooibos is naturally sweet and malty and is even touted as a healthy coffee replacement. Green rooibos is lighter than red rooibos and has a sweet grassy flavor to it. Honey Bush, a cousin to rooibos, has honey and earthy taste that is sweeter than rooibos.
Consumers usually describe the brew as a crowd-pleaser that can easily be brewed or altered to meet any preference. Rooibos is a great base tea to which any add-ons like jams, creams, or sugar can be added. And with vibrant, eye-catching color, this blend is an all-around crowd-pleaser.
Where can I buy rooibos?
Rooibos tea can be found online! Shameless plug: but as of writing this, we sell 14 different types of rooibos teas. We’re USDA certified organic, and our products are vegan and free of GMO’s. To top it all off, we have over 10,000 positive reviews, so feel free to try us out!
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To brew rooibos tea, add one tsp of your preferred dry rooibos mix to an infuser or drawstring Tea Bags. Let the tea steep for five to seven minutes in 8 ounces of boiling, filtered water. After the tea is done steeping, remove the tea leaves from the liquid and enjoy!
Because rooibos is an herbal tea, it will not become bitter the longer you steep.
If you’re looking for an infuser or drawstring bags to brew your rooibos tea, we’ve got you covered. At Full Leaf Tea Company, we love all things tea, so it was only natural that we create tea accessories to elevate your enjoyment of our unique blends. Here are three accessories to help make enjoying your rooibos tea easier.
