Reputed Health benefits of South African Red Bush...

South African Red Bush "Rooibos" (Aspalathus linearis) is grown, harvested & dried for tea and other health products in the Cedarberg Mountains of South Africa. The leaves of the plant are green until harvested & dried, when they turn a beautiful rich, red color. Aspalathus linearis is a member of the legume family with reputed & amazing health benefits. It is completely caffeine free.

The leaf creates a full bodied tea like beverage that is similar in color & body of true tea. It is delightful hot or cold, with or without milk, sugar or honey. It is brewed like tea (Camellia sinensis) with boiling water poured over the leaves, either in a teapot or infuser. Steeping times range from 5 minutes up. Since this plant is lower in tannin than true tea, it does not become bitter if brewed for longer than a few minutes. It makes a lovely iced tea that can remain in the refrigerator for several days without spoiling. Many South Africans blend it with fruit juices for a special treat. Tea Time Garden South African Red Bush is completely natural & is Kosher Certified.  We also have Rooibos blends:  Lemon Ginger Rooibos, Christmas Spice Tea, Rooibos Provence and Spinner's Brew-Herbal Chai.

Some of the industries health claims include:

• good for headaches, irritability, insomnia, nervous tension, hypertension & mild depression as it contains no caffeine
• good for digestive problems like nausea, heartburn & constipation
• has anti-spasmodic properties that can relieve cramps & colic
• contains zinc & alpha-hydroxy acid which promotes healthy skin
• aids in the management of allergies like hay fever, asthma & eczema
• the effect of free radicals (a by-product of normal cell function) in the process of aging & the decling of the immune system is limited by the antioxidants in South African Red Bush
• helps absorption of iron in the body & contains: iron, potassium, copper, manganese, zinc, calcium & fluoride needed for the development of strong teeth & bones
• has no calories, no oxalic acid & can be consumed by both diabetics & those with kidney problems - such as stones