In this newsletter, we learn more about why the skincare industry is turning to indigenous ingredients like Rooibos.
We also discover a delicious recipe for Rooibos tea cake. Take a look and try your hand at creating this cake at home.
You can also find out more about a Detroit based café serving Rooibos to their delighted clientele.
All this and more below!
The skincare and cosmetic industry is increasingly embracing natural and sustainable ingredients, particularly indigenous botanicals.
In an article published on B2B Central, the reason for this trend seems to be because of the wealth of benefits native plants offer from a health and beauty point of view. In the article, a line of products by Zuplex Botanicals was specifically mentioned. They rely on Green Rooibos Extract as a base ingredient in their skincare range which help with problem and acne prone skin.
A popular wellness blog recently released an article in which it named the top 10 caffeine-free beverages to drink for a sense of warmth and energy.
On this list, they included Rooibos Chai. Rooibos tea is naturally caffeine-free, but it’s also rich in antioxidants that can help balance blood sugar and boost circulation. Rooibos Chai contains spices like cinnamon, cardamom, and cloves for a rich, aromatic cup of delight!
JP Makes and Bakes is a popular pop-up cafe that has recently opened its first physical store in New Center, Detroit in the USA. The menu features baked goods, drinks and savoury foods made with traditional Filipino flavours and ingredients.
The café also boasts an impressive collection of drink options, including Hazelnut Rooibos loose leaf tea.
If you are looking for a unique recipe with which to create a one-of-a-kind cake, look no further! We recently found this delicious recipe for a Rooibos tea cake. See the details below:
Ingredients
For the Rooibos Tea Cake:
125 grams butter
200 grams white granulated sugar (caster/granulated)
Allow all ingredients to come to room temperature before baking. About 20-30 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 170°C (340F).
Prepare the cake tin(s) by greasing and lining with parchment where necessary.
In a cup add the boiling water and milk to the 3 tea bags. Allow the tea to steep for about 5 - 10 minutes.
Cream together the softened butter with the sugar until light and creamy in colour and texture. Scrape down the sides of the bowl with a spatula when needed.
Add in the eggs one at a time, and mix until thoroughly combined.
Weigh out 300g of flour, add in the salt and baking powder. Mix together using a whisk.
Add in the tea and flour to the butter and egg mixture, mixing at a low speed until just incorporated.
Using a spatula, make sure all the ingredients are combined.
Place the cake batter into the tins.
Bake the cakes for approximately 30-55 minutes or once the cake tester or toothpick comes out mostly clean, the cake is done. About 30 minutes for 8 inch layers, longer for a single cake.
Allow the cakes to cool in the tins for about 15 minutes before turning out onto a plate or wire rack to cool completely.
For the glaze: Combine all the ingredients for the icing glaze and mix until smooth and shiny with no lumps. You can add more icing sugar if you feel the mixture is too runny.
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