Rooibos Tea and Spices.
Rooibos is Afrikaans for "red bush." Grown in South Africa's Cederburg Mountains and harvested during the summer this tea acquires its unique red color as a result of fermentation (in mounds) and oxidization when it is spread out to dry in the sunlight; naturally it is green.
Rooibos is known for its health benefits stemming from its rich content in vitamins antioxidants flavanoids and minerals (inter alia magnesium calcium iron copper zinc potassium fluoride manganese and alpha-hydroxy) and has a long tradition of medicinal use among the local Native population; among other things it is known to help cure asthma hay fever and other allergies acne eczema colics indigestion insomnia and nervous tension. Containing very few tannins and no caffeine rooibos has a distinctive aroma and amber color.
This tea blends well with various spices and condiments; my favorite mixture is a delicious loose leaf blend sold by my local tea store which features orange peel cinnamon grated coconut finely minced chili and red pepper. For a more commercial alternative though Tazo's Red Bush tea is a great choice as well: a rich exquisite blend of rooibos hibiscus orange peel rosemary several lemon ingredients (lemon myrtle verbena and balm) as well as a number of sweet spices. Enjoy!More detail ...
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