Tasting Notes:

Rooibos, the South African herbal tea, is touted for its numerous health benefits including protection against the sun's radiation, promoting a healthy immune system, anti-allergen effects, and colic protection. South African Rooibos contains very high levels of antioxidants, as well as minerals including iron, potassium, copper, zinc and fluoride. It makes a great replenishing and hydrating thirst quencher, when iced. This powerful red herbal tea has an earthy aroma, reminiscent of fresh tobacco, and exceptionally smooth taste.

Features:

• Premium, loose leaf, Red Rooibos Herbal Tea
• Origin: South Africa
• Sample = 5 8-oz Servings
• 1/4 LB Bulk = $0.18 / Serving
• 1 LB Bulk = $0.13 / Serving
• Naturally Caffeine Free
• A traditional South African herbal tonic
• Loaded with antioxidants and minerals

Rooibos, South African Bush "Tea"

With its many positive attributes, Rooibos tea is a great choice of drink for health conscious people. Rooibos tea contains no colors, additives or preservatives, making it a natural beverage. It contains no caffeine. According to studies conducted in South Africa and Japan, Rooibos has been shown to aid in health problems such as insomnia, irritability, headaches, nervous tension, and hypertension. Studies also show that this tea relieves anti spasmodic agents, which can relieve stomach cramping and colic in infants. In South Africa, Rooibos has been used to treat allergies such as hay fever, asthma and eczema very effectively . It is also used to treat irritated skin. Rooibos is brewed and placed directly on infected areas. Rooibos contains antioxidants which can help slow the aging process and boost the immune system. Rooibos is a great thirst quencher and is an excellent beverage for active people, including children. Most kids will drink Rooibos without added sugar or sweeteners. This tea contains almost no oxalic acid, making it a good beverage for people prone to kidney stones. Rooibos contains the following minerals: copper, iron and potassium, calcium, fluoride, zinc, manganese, alpha- hydroxy (for healthy skin) and magnesium (for the nervous system) are also components of this tea. In South Africa pregnant women and nursing mothers drink Rooibos because it contains no caffeine.