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The Benefits of Rooibos Tea

March 20, 2018

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I love nothing more than a cup of Rooibos/ Redbush tea, and discovered it thanks to my South African husband, Peter, who is originally English but was born in South Africa.

He grew up drinking Rooibos, with his Mum, Cathy, even putting some of this tea, cooled, in his baby bottle from 9 months old.

We did the same with our sons too and they loved it! With a refreshing, almost nutty, earthy taste, its health benefits are many making it a health-boosting drink for kids and adults, too.

The tea comes from the shrub, Aspalathus Linearis, whick grows only in the Western Cape Province of South Africa and I’ll be honest and state that it can be an acquired taste at first.

Trying it for the first time in South Africa, visiting Peter’s family, I wasn’t a fan, much to my parents-in-law’s surprise. It tasted and even, smelt quite odd to this Earl Grey loving girl, and I just couldn’t get used it. With time though, it slowly grew on me (they say you have to try something new 7 times to get used it to, right), and it’s literally all I drink now.

Not only do I love the smooth and refreshing taste, I could literally write a book on its myriad of health benefits.

According to WebMD, it has 50 times more antioxidants than green tea which fight damaging free radicals, is anti inflammatory, and due to it’s high Vitamin C content can ease digestive problems after a big meal.

Thanks to the calcium, iron, potassium, copper, fluoride, manganese, magnesium, zinc and alpha hydroxy acid content, this magical tea can also improve skin, respiratory health, bones and teeth, headaches, insomnia, asthma, eczema, bone weakness, hypertension, allergies, and premature aging. Wow!

As it’s free from caffeine and low in tannins, you can sip it all day long without worrying about adverse side effects, too.

I first drank a cup with a slice of my mother in law Cathy’s famous chocolate cake which I must get the recipe for then make it vegan now I’m plant-based.

Have you tried Rooibos yet?

 

 

 

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27 Responses

  1. RdWd says:
    March 13, 2020 at 08:17

    I can’t stand the flavour myself. It reminds me of the animal feed you get at community farms / petting zoos. It’s worked wonders for my girlfriend though. Too much black tea had been giving her headaches due to the caffeine. Worth a try.

    Reply
  2. tea says:
    February 27, 2020 at 15:17

    Thank you for sharing the benefits of Rooibos tea.

    Reply
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    December 21, 2019 at 05:24

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  14. Bianca says:
    March 23, 2018 at 13:02

    I have lived in South Africa most of my life, but only started drinking Rooibos tea a year ago. It is now one of my favorite things. Caffeine free, and delicious with a teaspoon of honey. I’m on my third cup of the day 🙂

    Reply
    1. Honest Mum says:
      March 23, 2018 at 23:37

      So good for you x

      Reply
  15. Chloe says:
    March 17, 2018 at 20:59

    I love rooibos a perfect caffeine free tea. Sadly I rarely have it with cake.

    Reply
    1. Honest Mum says:
      March 23, 2018 at 23:43

      So lovely!

      Reply
  16. Powered by Red Tea says:
    January 30, 2018 at 13:08

    I replaced coffee & that means no more sugar & milk.
    I have lost 11 lbs(5kg) in about 4 months.
    I’ve never had so much energy and my head is so clear, I feel wonderful 🙂

    Reply
    1. Honest Mum says:
      January 30, 2018 at 13:46

      Oh wow, amazing!

      Reply
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        March 17, 2018 at 15:26

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  17. Angela Maciel says:
    November 27, 2017 at 21:20

    Loved that chocolate pie… Does this tea has the same benefits as green tea?

    Reply
  18. Mirka Moore @Fitness4Mamas says:
    April 3, 2017 at 13:31

    You know I LOOOOVE Rooibos xxxx and it’s so good for you xxxx And the cake looks perfect! x

    Reply
    1. Honest Mum says:
      April 4, 2017 at 12:46

      So good for us hey, thanks, need to make that cake again soon, been too long x

      Reply
  19. Carol Cameleon says:
    April 2, 2017 at 21:43

    I love redbush and have it black though some have it white. Its definitely acquired taste but i love it now!

    Reply
    1. Honest Mum says:
      April 3, 2017 at 00:14

      Same Carol and like you I often drink it with or without milk. My husband only likes it without though x

      Reply
  20. Petra says:
    April 2, 2017 at 14:06

    I didn’t realise rooibos tea had more anti-oxidants than green tea. I bought a box of it once and tried to get used to its unusual flavour but to be honest, I just don’t like it and I am sticking to my green tea for now. I guess everybody should try it first and then decide for themselves whether they like it or not..

    Reply
    1. Honest Mum says:
      April 2, 2017 at 19:29

      Absolutely Petra and it might grow on you. It took me several tries and I now love it 🙂

      Reply

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Ingredients:
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Ever feel like despite your best intentions, you get to the end of the week and have wasted food. We're making a conscious effort here as a family to change this, for our planet and our purse. 

Jacob’s Crackers @jacobsofficialuk have challenged me to make the most of what I already have in my fridge and pantry using up leftovers to make something yummy.

With just 3 ingredients, I made this quick and easy tzatziki dip (cucumber and yoghurt dip) to make a filling snack on store cupboard staple: delicious Jacob's Crackers. 

Ingredients:
4 tablespoons of yoghurt (I used Greek Yoghurt but any works)
1/2 a cucumber, diced
2 tablespoons of Extra Virgin Olive Oil.

Method: Pour the yoghurt into a small bowl. Add the cucumber and drizzle with the olive oil. Stir well. Dollop onto crackers. Makes 8 crackers. 4 shown. 

I hope you try it. 

🙌 #JacobsCrackers #LessWasteMoreTaste #recipes #food #quickrecipes #recipeshare #food #foodie #threeingredients #3ingredients #explorepage #exploremore #explore
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