Tea Choice Organic Rooibos is manufactured by The Big Five Rooibos Company Pyt. Ltd. located at Western Cape Province of South Africa.
Rooibos, scientifically known as Aspalathus linearis, is a type of herbal tea from South Africa. It is solely cultivated at Cederberg Mountain in Cape Town. After harvest, rooibos leaves gone through fermentation process and produces the distinctive reddish-brown colour of rooibos and enhances the flavour.
The rooibos tea is completely free from caffeine and artificial preservatives so that it is so safe drinking for people of all ages, from children up to elderly persons.
Rooibos also known as SOD Tea
It has been found that Rooibos contains a substantial amount of a very special enzyme, Superoxide Dismutase (SOD) which is a prime preventer of Free Radical Damage. SOD also has the capability of preventing fats from changing into harmful lipid peroxide. As Rooibos also contains natural antioxidants, which help to remove or neutralize these toxins, there is growing acceptance that Rooibos could assist in countering the aging process and boost the immune system. Rooibos is also rich in Quercetin, the flavonol that has beneficial effects on numerous ailments. It is well known for increasing capillary strength, which aids in circulation, prevents hemorrhaging, and protects against infections.
Special Features of Rooibos Tea:
1.Caffeine free
Caffeine has the action which raises nervous excitement and raises blood pressure, the drink containing caffeine is not a drink which feels easy and is recommended to anyone. Rooibos is 100% caffeine free.
2.Rich in Anti-oxidants
There is a powerful and stabilized oxidization prevention agent which it is called super-oxide dismutase (SOD) and this is the most important ingredient for Rooibos. Many researches had been published for the SOC content of rooibos.
3.Low Tannninn Content
Tannin is contained in ordinary green tea and ordinary tea in large quantities, and serves as an ingredient of the bitter taste and astringent taste. Tannin, a substance that affects the metabolism by decreasing absorption of certain nutrients like iron and protein. Growing children and especially women require added iron, so the decreased tannin can play an important role in improving the iron level of the diet.
4.High Mineral
If minerals, such as iron, copper, zinc, and manganese calcium, run short, the skin will carry out rustlingly, or a fall and immunity power of metabolism decline. Rooibos contains full range of minerals that is required for our body growth and wellness.
Rooibos and Your Baby
Have you heard that rooibos tea is great for your baby? The health benefits of a balanced Rooibos Tea Diet are countless. It will not only provide your baby with a vital source of essential minerals, but also relieve a host of allergic symptoms such as colic, insomnia, stomach cramps, abnormal stools, chronic diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and cradle-cap. During pregnancy or breastfeeding, Rooibos offers harmless, soothing refreshment to mother’s nerves, but it doesn’t end there.
Not only is Rooibos good for pregnant and breast-feeding mothers, Rooibos tea has many anti-allergic properties and has become a tried-and-tested cure for crying infants. If your little one is suffering from allergic symptoms like colic, insomnia or stomach cramps, this will surely come as great news. Rooibos also offers precious relief from nappy rash. Due to natural soothing and calming powers of Rooibos, your baby will benefit from better digestion and untroubled sleep.
The fact that Rooibos is very low in tannin is very important. Because of this, it doesn’t deplete your baby’s iron reserves during pregnancy or breastfeeding, and ensures unaffected absorption of protein. But there’s more: its calcium traces help strengthen the youngsters teeth and bones, while its zinc and magnesium contents promote a healthy skin and a well-developed nervous system. So for many reasons Rooibos Tea is a real boon for your baby.
Sports Enthusiasts
Sportsmen and women enjoy Rooibos as it replaces essential minerals such as iron, potassium, zinc and sodium. The alpha-hydroxyl acid & zinc in Rooibos promotes a healthy and glowing skin.
Children
Rooibos is excellent for hyperactive children and relieves insomnia, as it contains no caffeine. Rooibos is a good source of vitamins and minerals. It can be used as a natural supplement as it contains calcium, magnesium and fluoride, which are essential for the development of strong teeth and bones. The minerals build healthy strong blood vessels, aid digestion and prevent tooth decay. Rooibos is also an excellent thirst quencher for school children and can be drunk throughout the day.
Japanese Research into Rooibos
Perhaps the highest testimony of the benefits of this pure and natural beverage comes from Japan, a society famous for its age-old devotion to the art of tea making. Here, Rooibos has been promoted as a healthy alternative to other cold and warm beverages.
Japanese scientist Matatoshi Nakano, has discovered that the effect of free radicals -- a by-product of normal cell function -- in the process of aging and decline of the immune system is limited by the anti-oxidants in Rooibos. If the product is brewed/boiled for longer than 10 minutes, the anti-oxidant activity becomes much higher.
They also found Rooibos to be beneficial in the treatment of high blood pressure, diabetes, mellitus, atherosclerosis, allergic diseases, various dermatus diseases, liver diseases and cataracts.
International Scientific Reports - Summary of abstracts
Modulation of hepatic drug metabolizing enzymes and oxidative status by rooibos (Aspalathus linearis) and Honeybush (Cyclopia intermedia), green and black (Camellia sinensis) teas in rats.
J Agric Food Chem. 2003 Dec 31;51(27):8113-9.
Rooibos and honeybush teas significantly enhanced the activity of cytosolic glutathione S-transferase alpha. A significant to marginal increase in the activity of the microsomal UDP-glucuronosyl transferase was obtained with unprocessed rooibos and honeybush teas, respectively. Oxidized glutathione (GSSG) levels were significantly reduced in the liver of all tea treated rats while reduced glutathione (GSH) was markedly increased in the liver of the herbal tea treated rats. These changes resulted in a significant increase in the GSH/GSSG ratio by the unprocessed, processed rooibos and unprocessed honeybush teas. Green and black teas markedly to significantly decreased the oxygen radical absorbance capacity in liver homogenates, respectively. Modulation of phase II drug metabolizing enzymes and oxidative status in the liver may be important events in the protection against adverse effects related to mutagenesis and oxidative damage.
Unfermented rooibos tea: quantitative characterization of flavonoids by HPLC-UV and determination of the total antioxidant activity.
J Agric Food Chem. 2003 Dec 3;51(25):7472-4.
Unfermented rooibos originates from the leaves and the stems of the indigenous South African plant, Aspalathus linearis, and it has been reported to have a higher content of flavonoids compared to that of fermented rooibos. Main compounds determined were aspalathin, isoorientin, orientin, and rutin, followed in order by isovitexin, vitexin, isoquercitrin and hyperoside, quercetin, luteolin and chrysoeryol.
Hepatoprotective effect of rooibos tea (Aspalathus linearis) on CCl4-induced liver damage in rats.
Physiol Res. 2003;52(4):461-6.
Hepatoprotective properties of rooibos tea (Aspalathus linearis) were investigated in a rat model of liver injury induced by carbon tetrachloride (CCl(4)). Rooibos tea, like N-acetyl-L-cysteine which was used for the comparison, showed histological regression of steatosis and cirrhosis in the liver tissue with a significant inhibition of the increase of liver tissue concentrations of malondialdehyde, triacylglycerols and cholesterol. Simultaneously, rooibos tea significantly suppressed mainly the increase in plasma activities of aminotransferases (ALT, AST), alkaline phosphatase and billirubin concentrations, which are considered as markers of liver functional state. The antifibrotic effect in the experimental model of hepatic cirrhosis of rats suggests the use of rooibos tea as a plant hepatoprotector in the diet of patients with hepatopathies.
Effects of rooibos tea extract on antigen-specific antibody production and cytokine generation in vitro and in vivo.
Biosci Biotechnol Biochem. 2001 Oct;65(10):2137-45.
Rooibos tea contains a large amount of flavonoids and acts as a potent antioxidant. In this study, we examined the effects of Rooibos tea extract on antigen-specific antibody production and cytokine generation in vitro and in vivo. Our findings suggested that Rooibos tea extract may facilitate the antigen-specific antibody production through selective augmentation of IL-2 generation both in vitro and in vivo. Collectively, Rooibos tea intake may be of value in prophylaxis of the diseases involving a severe defect in Th1 immune response such as cancer, allergy, AIDS, and other infections.
Anti-human immunodeficiency virus activity of oligosaccharides from rooibos tea (Aspalathus linearis) extracts in vitro.
Leukemia. 1997 Apr;11 Suppl 3:128-30.
The active substances, acid polysaccharides, were extracted with 1% sodium hydroxide from the leaves of rooibos tea (Aspalathus linearis), Du Zhong Cha (Eucommia ulmoides Oliv.) and Japanese tea leaves (Camellia sinensis). The alkaline extracts of Rooibos tea and Du-Zhong tea leaves, but not Japanese tea leaves suppressed the HIV-induced cytopathicity using HIV (HTLV-III) infected MT-4 cells. From these results, it is probable that acid polysaccharides from rooibos tea were extremely safe, and that HIV infection may be suppressed by daily intake of the alkaline extracts of rooibos tea and Du-Zhong tea.
The suppression of age-related accumulation of lipid peroxides in rat brain by administration of Rooibos tea (Aspalathus linearis).
Neurosci Lett. 1995 Aug 18;196(1-2):85-8.
The protective effects of Rooibos tea, Aspalathus linearis, against damage to the central nervous system (CNS) accompanying aging were examined by both the thiobarbituric acid reaction (TBA) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) methods in brains of chronically Rooibos tea-treated rats. Ad libitum administration of Rooibos tea was begun with 3-month-old Wistar female rats and continued for 21 months. The contents of TBA reactive substances (TBARS) in the frontal cortex, occipital cortex, hippocampus and cerebellum in 24-month-old rats after administration with water were significantly higher than those in young rats (5 weeks old). However, no significant increase of TBARS was observed in Rooibos tea-administered aged rats. When MR images of the brains of 24-month-old rats with and without Rooibos tea as well as 5-week-old rats were taken, a decrease of the signal intensity was observed in the cerebral cortex, hippocampus and cerebellum in MR images of aged rats without Rooibos tea, whereas little change of the signal intensity was observed in MR images of the same regions of 24-month-old rats treated with Rooibos tea, whose images were similar to those of young rats. These observations suggested that (1) the age-related accumulation of lipid peroxides in the brain was closely related to the morphological changes observed by MRI, and (2) chronic Rooibos tea-administration prevented age-related accumulation of lipid peroxides in several regions of rat brain. Whether drinking rooibos tea regularly enhances longevity in humans is not known.
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Wide Applications
Besides, there are a lot of DIY recipe using rooibos tea as the main ingredient. You also can use it for external care such as treatment of ezema, allergy, skin irritations, acne, etc. Rooibos can be used in many other applications such as cooking, beauty care and first aids.
ROOIBOS COOKING :
• Rooibos is a natural meat tenderiser; use it as the basis of your chicken, beef or lamb marinade. Give a tangy taste to stews or potjiekos by replacing the water with Rooibos
• Rooibos adds extra flavour to sauces. Dissolve stock cubes in Rooibos for an aromatic taste.
• Rooibos can be used to substitute milk in almost any recipe.
• Soak dried fruit overnight in cold Rooibos. There is no need to add sugar when cooking the fruit.
• Add colour to your marmalade by cooking the fruit in Rooibos.
• Dilute powdered and frozen cold drink concentrates with Rooibos instead of water.
• Substitute coffee with Rooibos when making Irish coffee and serve as a caffeine free alternative.
• Make delicious ice tea by mixing ice cold Rooibos with sugar/honey and lemon, or mixing it with your favourite fruit juice.
• Sweeten a pot of strong Rooibos with honey to taste. Stir well to make sure all the honey is dissolved. Leave in fridge overnight. Serve as an ice cold, refreshing drink.
ROOIBOS BEAUTY :
• Wash your face with lukewarm Rooibos instead of water; it is a great alternative skin freshener.
• Rinse dark hair with strong Rooibos to give it a beautiful shine.
• Treat tired and sensitive eyes to a rinse with lukewarm Rooibos. Press eyes gently with a face-cloth dipped in lukewarm Rooibos.
• Treat acne with a mix of a cup of strong, warm Rooibos, one teaspoon apple cider vinegar and two teaspoons of oatmeal or gluten-free flour. Cool until lukewarm and apply over face. Lie down and relax for 15 minutes before rinsing off with lukewarm tea. Press dry gently.
ROOIBOS FIRST AID:
Rooibos has been used for years to treat a number of ailments and there is much anecdotal evidence (stories) of how well they work. While some of these treatments have not been proven in the lab, they are definitely safe to use and worth a try:
• Add a few Rooibos bags to your bath water to soothe a sunburned skin.
• Treat itchy skin by wiping the affected skin areas with a face-cloth dipped in a strong solution of lukewarm Rooibos. Press very gently to dry, as rubbing would make the problem worse.
• Apply strong Rooibos tea to the skin to relieve eczema, rashes and diaper rash. You can even bath your pet in a Rooibos solution to treat skin problems.
• Treat hay-fever by taking lukewarm Rooibos in the cup of your hands and gently drawing the tea into your sinuses. Hold it for a few seconds, release it and blow your nose gently.
• Calm down digestive upset and colic in babies and adults with regular Rooibos drinks.
Rooibos Recipe
Ice Lemon Rooibos Tea
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Steep 2-3 teabags into 500ml hot/boiled water for 15-20 minutes and add ice cubes. Mixing ice cold Rooibos with honey and lemon.
Serving: 2 cups
Rooibos Shake
500ml very strong Rooibos
600ml vanilla ice cream
20ml lemon juice
340ml sparkling lemon juice
- Combine Rooibos and ice cream and beat well.
- Stir in lemon juice.
- Pour into glasses and fill with sparkling lemon juice.
Makes 8 Glasses
POTATO SOUP WITH HERBS: (Serves 4 - 6)
45g Butter (50 ml)
2 Onions, finely chopped
500g Potatoes, peeled and sliced
6 Chicken en stock cubes, dissolved in
1L Hot rooibos
Dried mixed herbs, to taste
Nutmeg to taste
Salt, to taste
Coarsely ground black pepper, to taste
50ml Thin cream
o Saute onions in butter until tender
o Add potatoes and stir-fry lightly
o Add chicken stock, bring to the boil, reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are done
o Puree potatoes with 500ml of the stock in a food processor.
o Add the remaining stock
o Return to saucepan and bring to the boil while stirring constantly
o Flavour with mixed herbs, nutmeg, salt and pepper
o Remove from heat, stir in cream and serve hot.
This ebook contains of more than 20 Rooibos recipes in beverages, dessert, bakery, sauces, soup, etc. You can follow these recipes or modify to your own secret recipes. Download this ebook at top left panel.
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