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Rooibos Research
Scientific research conducted in South Africa and Japan has established that the tea is caffeine- free, low in tannin, and also contains very high levels of antioxidants.
"Rooibos is rich in antioxidants, the substances that combat free radicals in the body. They are anti-spasmodic, anti-inflammatory and anti-allergenic.
Health problems that can be helped by drinking rooibos tea include headaches, colic, asthma, hay fever and insomnia. Rooibos is also said to be beneficial to pancreatic sufferers,
as it soothes the pain of digestive reflux. Rooibos is also excellent for skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis or dermatitis."
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ROOIBOS TEA has taken the world by storm. Both fermented and unfermented Rooibos tea are primarily sold as a health drink however, it is also used as a raw material in the cosmetic industry. Green Rooibos Tea is the unfermented version of Rooibos Tea and it has a lighter, fruitier taste than regular Rooibos tea. Rooibos tea lacks the astringent taste of normal tea and green tea.
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Rooibos is becoming more popular in Western countries particularly amongst health-conscious consumers, who appreciate it for its high level of antioxidants such as superoxide dismutase (SOD), its lack of caffeine and its very low tannin levels (since tannins can affect the metabolism by decreasing absorption of certain nutrients like iron and protein)...
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