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ROOIBOS

Rooibos is the Africaans for ?redbush? and this South African plant, related to the Honeybush with its unique sweet, nutty flavour and soothing character makes it a very popular choice for tea. Rooibos teas start as green, but through the fermentation process become rich and red in colour. They come in a host of exotic flavours. It?s grown only in a small area 250km north of Cape Town in the Cedarberg area with no alternative source of supply of this unique product is available anywhere in the world.
Rooibos is a flavourful, caffeine-free alternative to tea for those seeking to eliminate caffeine intake. It is tannin free. 

Also known as Red Tea, rooibos tea gained popularity when tea supplies from Asia forced drinkers to find an alternative. With the many amazing health benefits surfacing and many flavours available, rooibos tea has far surpassed its role as an alternative beverage. Rooibos teas have high levels of antioxidants, Vitamin C and being caffeine free, makes them a wonderful choice for everyone. 

Rooibos is a wonderful bedtime drink, an excellent drink before drifting off to sleep - a wise addition to your daily diet.

Health Qualities:

 
Rooibos Teas are believed to:

? Be great for people wanting to eliminate caffeine from their diet
? Great for children
? Be great for pregnant and breast feeding women

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