Order Online And Pour Yourself A Cup Full Of Goodness With Organic Rooibos Tea From South Africa

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Rooibos (Aspalathus linearis) is a shrub that is native to the Western Cape mountains and unique to South Africa, although it can be found all over the world. The plant can reach a height of up to 1.5 meters and has multiple slender branches with bright green, needle-like leaves that are very useful in Rooibos tea growing.
Rooibos leaves (branches are usually trimmed around 50 cm from the ground) are gathered and go through the traditional fermentation process, which includes bruising the leaves, soaking them in water, and leaving them for up to 12 hours to ferment. During fermentation, the leaves change colour from green to brown due to enzymatic oxidation. The rooibos is eventually laid out in the sun to dry. Green rooibos is picked, chopped, and dried without being fermented, resulting in a lighter-coloured tea than conventional rooibos.
Organic Rooibos tea is a caffeine-free tea that is said to have a multitude of medicinal qualities and benefits, including cancer prevention, among many others. It is also completely safe for consumption by babies and pregnant women and is often used to treat skin irritations, ...
... rashes, and stomach pains, among other things. The anti-mutagenic (preventive mutation), anti-inflammatory, and antiviral activities of rooibos polyphenols can protect the body against free radicals that cause heart disease and cancer. It is therefore one of the reasons why millions of people throughout the world drink organic Rooibos tea on a daily basis.
Rooibos is high in antioxidants and contains the only known source of aspalatin, a potent antioxidant that can help with diabetes treatment by boosting glucose absorption and stabilising blood sugar levels.
Organic Rooibos tea can help lower blood pressure by promoting the development of HDL cholesterol (good cholesterol). It also works as a bronchodilator to help with respiratory issues. Rooibos includes hydroxy acid and zinc (Zn), which helps heal sunburn and aid with skin disorders including eczema and acne. High quantities of calcium (Ca) and manganese (Mn) can help strengthen bones, while antioxidants in rooibos slow down the ageing process by neutralising harmful free radicals.
Rooibos tea, aromatic components, and extracts (solvent in cold and hot water) are available worldwide, with uses ranging from iced tea flavouring to organic tea, in food, and even in cosmetics products. The plant thrives in dryland environments, preferring sandy soils with good drainage and a pH range of 4.5 to 5.5. Plants can be reproduced by cuttings or seeds are put in seedbeds. Leafhoppers, as well as ‘drunken grass’, a weed that typically grows close to rooibos, are major problems and must be physically or mechanically removed for the Rooibos plant to thrive.
As mentioned above, Rooibos is a member of the Aspalathus plant genus, which includes over 200 different species. Organic Rooibos tea has been used as a health drink for many generations, and while it is exclusive to South Africa, it is distributed and marketed globally, making it more accessible to anybody looking to improve their overall health. The word 'Rooibos' comes with a geographical indication, which means that only rooibos tea grown in the Western Cape can be legally sold and marketed as 'Rooibos.'
When you brew a pot of organic Rooibos tea, you know you will be cracking a cup of hearty goodness, and even if you are not living in its country of origin, you can still order your organic Rooibos tea online and enjoy its medicinal benefits.
The fact that organic Rooibos tea is fully natural, with no preservatives, colourings, or additives, is what makes it so delicious and irresistible and fortunately, you don’t have to travel to the Western Cape in South Africa to have a taste of it – you can simply order your organic Rooibos tea online from a reputable online tea provider in the UK.
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