How to Use Rooibos Tea for Health
Rooibos tea has proven medicinal properties. South African folklore about the benefits of drinking tea made from this native plant also touts the health benefits that people have realized for centuries. Try this wonderful, rich flavored tea and decide for yourself. The tea is enjoyable and soothing. Improved health is a nice side benefit.
Things You'll Need:
Rooibos tea
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Decide if you prefer to brew loose tea or plan to buy bagged tea. Bags are more convenient to use. However, some experts claim that the loose tea has more health benefits. South African researchers report that both green and red Rooibos are caffeine free and have less tannin than traditional black tea.
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Contact a South African Rooibos tea supplier online. It is also possible to buy Rooibos tea in larger health food and organic food stores, if you have them in your area.
3
Purchase green Rooibos tea for high levels of ant-oxidants like superoxide dismutase. Red (oxidized) Rooibos has significant levels of anti-oxidants, too. Rooibos tea contains minerals that improve skin and the nervous system. Studies show that it can stop stomach cramping, reduce hypertension and relieve headaches.
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Brew your Rooibos tea in a teapot using fresh, filtered water. Loose tea users need about one tablespoon per cup of water. Use one tea bag for each cup. Pour boiling water over tea and allow it to steep for five to ten minutes.
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Add honey or sugar to taste, if desired. Many people drink this delightful tea without sweeteners, because it is naturally somewhat sweet and nutty flavored. Skip the sugar and save your calories for something else.
6
Replace any caffeinated beverage that you normally consume, with freshly brewed Rooibos tea, daily, until you no longer need the caffeine kick. Then use rooibos tea as your daily hot beverage of choice with meals or instead of coffee or caffeinated tea.
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Enjoy Rooibos tea over ice, if you like cold tea. Although it is normally served hot in South Africa, many U.S. and European rooibos drinkers have adapted rooibos tea to replace the black teas loaded with tannic acid and caffeinated tea for iced tea.
Tips & Warnings
All Rooibos tea sold in the U.S. is imported from South Africa. Plan your purchases, to avoid shortages.
http://www.ehow.com/how_2078401_use-rooibos-tea-health.html
Rooibos tea has proven medicinal properties. South African folklore about the benefits of drinking tea made from this native plant also touts the health benefits that people have realized for centuries. Try this wonderful, rich flavored tea and decide for yourself. The tea is enjoyable and soothing. Improved health is a nice side benefit.
Things You'll Need:
Rooibos tea
1
Decide if you prefer to brew loose tea or plan to buy bagged tea. Bags are more convenient to use. However, some experts claim that the loose tea has more health benefits. South African researchers report that both green and red Rooibos are caffeine free and have less tannin than traditional black tea.
2
Contact a South African Rooibos tea supplier online. It is also possible to buy Rooibos tea in larger health food and organic food stores, if you have them in your area.
3
Purchase green Rooibos tea for high levels of ant-oxidants like superoxide dismutase. Red (oxidized) Rooibos has significant levels of anti-oxidants, too. Rooibos tea contains minerals that improve skin and the nervous system. Studies show that it can stop stomach cramping, reduce hypertension and relieve headaches.
4
Brew your Rooibos tea in a teapot using fresh, filtered water. Loose tea users need about one tablespoon per cup of water. Use one tea bag for each cup. Pour boiling water over tea and allow it to steep for five to ten minutes.
5
Add honey or sugar to taste, if desired. Many people drink this delightful tea without sweeteners, because it is naturally somewhat sweet and nutty flavored. Skip the sugar and save your calories for something else.
6
Replace any caffeinated beverage that you normally consume, with freshly brewed Rooibos tea, daily, until you no longer need the caffeine kick. Then use rooibos tea as your daily hot beverage of choice with meals or instead of coffee or caffeinated tea.
7
Enjoy Rooibos tea over ice, if you like cold tea. Although it is normally served hot in South Africa, many U.S. and European rooibos drinkers have adapted rooibos tea to replace the black teas loaded with tannic acid and caffeinated tea for iced tea.
Tips & Warnings
All Rooibos tea sold in the U.S. is imported from South Africa. Plan your purchases, to avoid shortages.
http://www.ehow.com/how_2078401_use-rooibos-tea-health.html
