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Info and Benefits
Researchers in Spain found evidence that Rooibos protects theliver against fat accumulation and can help to prevent metabolic disease.
Red Bush tea has 50% more cancer-fighting antioxidants than green tea. Rooibos tea provides necessary antioxidants to strengthen your body's defense against disease-causing and ageing free radicals. Japanese studies in the 1960's showed Rooibos contains a mimic of the enzyme Super oxide dismutase (SOD) which is a powerful antioxidant compound thought to slow down the ageing process. The Japanese are known to refer to Rooibos tea as Long Life Tea !
This African Red tea contains about half the tannin content that occurs in ordinary tea and therefore does not interfere with iron and protein absorption which is the case with regular high tannin content tea. It contains nine types of powerful flavonoids that help to neutralise free radicals.
Annique Rooibos tea is Naturally sweet - no need for sugar! It is ideal to drink when you are on a diet. Rooibos tea is well known for its anti-allergic properties thanks to the wonderful anti-allergic plant chemical aspalathin. When an extract of the Tea is used in skin care products it has a soothing effect on the skin. Cold or lukewarm Rooibos tea can be used to relieve skin irritations like eczema, nappy rash and acne when it is applied directly to the affected areas.
Rooibos tea extract contains alpha hydroxyl acids and magnesium, which are necessary for a healthy skin and a healthy nervous system. Because of its anti-inflammatory properties, it is excellent for acne.
Red bush tea is also useful for Stomach and digestive problems such as nausea, vomiting, stomach ulcers and constipation. Rooibos does not contain oxalic acid therefore people suffering from kidney stones can enjoy Rooibos too. There is growing evidence that Rooibos can help to combat heart disease. It has anti-viral properties that strengthen the immune system.
What will You find in a cup of Rooibos tea?
| Iron (Fe) | NB for transport of oxygen in the blood 0.07 mg |
| Potassium (K) | NB for metabolic function 7.12 mg |
| Calcium (Ca) | NB for strong teeth and bones 1.09 mg |
| Copper (Cu) | NB for various metabolic processes 0.07 mg |
| Zinc (Zn) | NB for normal growth and a healthy skin 0.04 mg |
| Magnesium (Mg) | NB for metabolic processes and for bone growth and development 1.57 mg |
| Fluoride (F) | NB for healthy teeth and bones 0.22 mg |
| Manganese (Mn) | NB for a healthy nervous system and metabolic processes 0.04 mg |
| Sodium (Na) | B for fluid and acid-base balance |
User Guide
1.Boil water and pour over the tea bag / tea leaves
2.Allow to infuse for a few minutes
3.Drink either black without any sweetener or add milk and sugar or honey if preferred
4.Steep or simmer Regular Annique Rooibos Tea for 10 - 15 minutes to increase the potency of the active components. Because Rooibos is unique, the brew will not go bitter when steeped or simmered for long periods – do not heat in a microwave as this has a detrimental effect on the antioxidants
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