By Vivian Xu. Dedicated student at Queen's University studying Life Science and Employment Relations.
Known as a 'healing' tea, Rooibos tea is a traditional herbal hot tea containing powerful antioxidants made from the leaves of a South African shrub Aspalathus linearis. It is a great alternative to green tea and black tea.
There are two ways to create Rooibos tea:
Fermented - the most common Rooibos tea is red-brown in colour. It is created by fermenting the leaves.
Non-Fermented - a less-common and more expensive version is Green Rooibos Tea, where the leaves are not fermented. It is rich in antioxidants and has a grassier flavour.
Health advocates claim that Rooibos tea can assist in a number of health benefits including*:
naturally caffeine-free and contains anti-inflammatory properties
promoting heart, bone, and immune health
protecting against heart disease, stroke, and cancer
improves digestion, sleep problems, allergies, and headaches
*Remember, everything in moderation. We have noted that as with many things, the health claims relating to many herbal teas are not based on enough evidence and are often anecdotal so more research is required.
Ingredients:
4 cups of water
4 Rooibos tea bags or 8 teaspoons of loose Rooibos tea (depending on how strong you like your tea, you can reduce the amount based on your preference)
2 lemon slices (seeds removed)
a dash of honey
1-1/2 teaspoons freshly grated ginger root
if desired, also add 1-1/2 teaspoons freshly grated turmeric root
How to make hot Rooibos Tea (serves 4):
Bring water to a boil in a medium saucepan.
Once the water begins to boil, add remaining ingredients to the water and heat over medium-high heat, bring to a simmer, then turn the heat off.
Leaving the saucepan on the stove, steep for a minimum of 5 minutes to 12 minutes for a stronger tea.
To serve, pour tea mixture through a fine-mesh strainer.
We suggest drinking your tea without milk, sugar, or added sweeteners to receive the full benefits of the tea.
For a cold version, place the cooled down tea into the refrigerator for 15 minutes, or until ready, and serve.
Enjoy!
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