Category: Tea
Product code: 397-4358
Availability: AVAILABLE NOT AVAILABLE
Origin: South Africa
Preparation:
Loose leafs 1 - 2 tsp
Water temperature 90 - 95 degrees
Time 5 - 8 minutes
Rooibos tea has a longer steeping time than most other teas. The shortest amount of time it should steep is four to five minutes, but studies have shown that steeping rooibos tea for five to ten minutes greatly increases the amount of antioxidants and nutrients in the finished cup.
Japanese scientists have found that Rooibos tea has beneficial effects associated with constipation, liver function, blood sugar levels in the blood, skin diseases, depression and anxiety. It can also be beneficial in cases of dyspepsia, where relief from nausea, vomiting and heartburn.