Rooibos tea has become one of the most sought after teas in the world.
It is a light flavored tea which can be made in many ways. Some people prefer to drink rooibos tea with creamy milk while others prefer to add different flavors – honey, lemon, and blueberry – to make the tea more flavorful.
Rooibos tea is very simple to make with few basic steps and ingredients. Here’s one of its recipes that serves four people. The cooking time and the preparation time comprise of just 5 minutes each.
Transfer the Rooibos Tea into a tumbler and sip on! Also, store it in your flask, so you can have a cup when you feel like it.
Health Benefits
People who suffer from illnesses like asthma, skin problems (acne), eczema, insomnia, bone weakness or hypertension must drink Rooibos tea on a regular basis. The herbal tea is beneficial in combating all of these illnesses in no time.
Many other kinds of teas are hardly packed with minerals, but Rooibos is the kind of tea which is full of healthy minerals like iron, copper, potassium, calcium, fluoride, manganese, magnesium, zinc and alpha hydroxyl acid.
All of these nutrients provide energy. Thus, having a cup of Rooibos tea early in the morning can brighten you up. More than that, these nutrients keep the hair, skin and nails healthy and strong.
Rooibos tea is also known for its anti-inflammatory properties, which boosts the immune system. A healthy immune system protects the body from common colds, viruses, and the flu.
The nutrient-filled tea not only maintains the immune system but it keeps the digestive system healthy as well. It aids in the regular bowel movement which protects you from stomach cramps, constipation, bloating and abdominal pain.
Ingredients
rooibos tea: 15 g
water: 4 cups
Brown sugar: 4 cubes
lemon Juice: 4 tsp
Honey: 2 tbsp
How To Make Rooibos Tea
- Medium heat water in a medium sized pot. Once the water has boiled, turn off the heat.
- Now pour the rooibos tea in a teapot. Pour the boiling water over the tea. Leave it to stand for 5 to 6 minutes, so that the flavor of rooibos tea is fully infused with the hot water.
- Pour the prepared tea into teacups. Sweeten it by adding sugar cubes.
- Add a few drops of lemon juice and honey for flavor.
- Serve the hot tea and enjoy!
Trivia
- Rooibos tea is made from the plant – Aspalathus Linearis, which is enjoyed in over 37 countries around the world.
- There are a variety of forms and types of rooibos tea including red, black, red-brown, and grey rooibos.
- Prior to the 20th century, only few people outside South Africa knew about rooibos tea.
In Japan, rooibos tea is known as “Long Life Tea”.