Rooibos African Red Tea: Characteristics and Properties
Red tea rooibos or Redbush is a tea suitable for everyone, rich in antioxidants and free of caffeine, great for those who want to enjoy an excellent drink with precious virtues.
Rooibos, also called redbush is an African red tea. Mistakenly called tea, since it does not derive from Camellia Sinensis like other types of tea but is obtained from Aspalathus Linearis which grows only in South Africa. Another feature that differentiates it from other teas is that it does not contain caffeine, a substance that could bring small contraindications to the most sensitive.
Its properties...
This precious tea has a very low presence of tannins, a substance that is released into water by other teas if left for longer in infusion, making everything more bitter. For this reason, rooibos tea can remain in infusion longer while remaining sweet, so much so that you do not have to add sugar or other sweeteners. Having the opportunity to stay longer in infusion the leaves can release all the antioxidant substances of which it is very rich. Antioxidants are substances that help fight free radicals in our body, counteracting cellular aging.
Rich in minerals such as: magnesium, fluoride, calcium, phosphorus, manganese and iron, which help protect and fortify bones, teeth and prevent osteoporosis.
Consuming this tea frequently can become a healthy habit because it is also an antispasmodic, digestive, calming and can also be used for digestive disorders and intestinal problems such as colic.
Rooibos African Red Tea: Preparation
The preparation of this tea is very simple.
Unlike other teas you do not have to follow many rules, just dip a teaspoon of boiling water in a cup of boiling water and wait 7/8 minutes so as to give time to the antioxidant substances to be released into the water.
Once filtered it can be consumed without adding sugar, it is also excellent cold.