Rooibos health benefits

The herbal tea made from rooibos has been a popular drink in Southern Africa for generations. The plant, Aspalathus linearis, is grown only in a small area in the Western Cape province of South Africa, but during recent years rooibos has become popular in other parts of the world as well.

Even though not officially a tea, the infusion made from oxidised rooibos leaves are usually often known to as rooibos tea. Ordinarily, it is appreciated hot with a slice of citrus and sugar or honey, but iced tea versions and even a rooibos espresso made from concentrated rooibos are evidently gaining popularity.

While a lot of people have obtained a preference for rooibos and know that it is regarded as a health drink, most of us are unaware as to what precisely the health gains of rooibos are. In this post, we’ll review what the studies say on rooibos health benefits

Like typical tea, rooibos tea consists of flavonoids which act as anti-oxidants. While the most helpful flavonoids of green tea are catechins such as epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), the main flavonoids in rooibos tea are aspalathin and nothofagin.

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What is Yerba Mate Pt 2!!

Aside from its social significance and taste, yerba mate is also packed with nutrients, which is the reason why it attracted many health-conscious consumers. It contains caffeine, a central nervous system stimulant and is responsible for its wake-me-up property. It has minerals such as potassium and magnesium. It has a high antioxidant content which potentially fights chronic degenerative disease and even cancer. Antioxidants also prevent aging and give our immune system a boost.

With all the beneficial properties of yerba mate, one can truly appreciate the wonders of this plant. Whatever name you call it and whichever way you enjoy it, thank goodness for it.

 I know that this post isn’t just about vanilla rooibos, however I wanted to take a break from that drink as it does need its cool down time… pun intended. So hopefully you found this blog post interested enough to come back and read some more shortly! If you are thinking about trying out Yerba Mate, and have purchased some I would suggest reading out how to make yerba mate as it will give you a nice step by step to find out how to brew the perfect cuppa yerba everytime!

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Herbal Teas Pt. 2

Spearmint is an amazing herbal tea with no caffeine.

Not all plants can be used in making an herbal teas. In many countries, herbal tea makers are not allowed to sell their products without being tested by their respective food and drug authorities. Herbal tea is not for everybody. Children and pregnant women should consult a doctor first before taking herbal tea. In making your own herbal tea, make sure the plant parts are free of chemicals such as pesticides.

Choosing to live healthy the natural way is an excellent choice. Another thing to choose is which herbal tea to use? Well, for whatever purpose you might want to achieve, it is always best to have a little research on which herbal tea suits you. So, when you come to the store, it will be easier for you to select your herbal tea.

Herbal Teas pt 1

Great tasting herbal tea from theteacupany!

When you finally decided to switch to healthy living, it may have crossed your mind to substitute your high calorie drink with herbal tea. So, you went to the store to buy herbal tea but you soon discovered that there are lots of them. Your first question might be what is herbal tea . Many herbs and some combination of herbs are used to make the tea. Now, where do you start? To know more about herbal tea, first, you need to learn the basics.

Tea is used to refer to black and green tea, and all other types of tea which comes from the tea plant. “Tea” is another term for “tisane”, or herbal infusion. It is the more appropriate term to use when referring to herbs and spices steeped in hot water to make a beverage. Thus, the term “herbal tea” can mean any herb or plant used to make a tisane.

Herbal tea can be made by various ways. The fresh leaves of the plant is boiled in water for a few minutes and cooled before drinking. Other plant parts can be used such as stems, roots, seeds, branches, or flowers. It can also be steeped in hot water and is never boiled. In some herbal teas, plant parts can also undergo processes such as drying or fermenting before steeping in hot water.

For every ailment that you want to cure, there is an herbal tea for that. A few examples would be chamomile tea for insomnia; St. John’s wort as an anti-depressant; rooibos for its antioxidant property; and ginseng for energy boost.will be easier for you to select your herbal tea.

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