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According to the SA Rooibos Council, more evidence is emerging which suggests that drinking tea more regularly can be an effective aid against depression. To find out how this can be the case, read the full story below.
Globally, Rooibos Iced Tea has been gaining popularity over the past few months. According to a new market research report, the bottled iced tea market is set to spike by 2026, meaning we are likely to see even more innovation and development in this sector. Read the results of the study below.
In other news, the University of Cape Town is busy conducting research that will determine exactly how Rooibos assists the body in its fight against allergies. Read more about the research below.
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The increasing academic and clinical interest in how lifestyle factors, typically associated with physical health, may also impact mental health, have prompted researchers to look more closely into the effects of tea drinking on psychological well-being.
Adele du Toit, spokesperson for the SA Rooibos Council (SARC) says more and more research supports the importance of healthy living, also encompassing tea-drinking, as a way to ward off depression.
“In recent years, the role of nutrition in mental health and preventative medicine, has prompted explorations into the effects of tea, especially herbal tea, on mental health.
“Researchers have found that frequent tea consumption has a strong linear relationship with reduced rates of depression. One study determined that for every three cups of tea consumed a day, the relative risk of depression decreased by 37%. It’s likely that the healthy compounds in tea stimulate a positive response in the gut and brain, which improves mood. Similarly, the act of making tea is in and of itself relaxing, which allows us a mental and emotional breather.”
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| For many South Africans that suffer from allergies, Rooibos has been a welcome remedy, but up to now, evidence has been scant to support this notion.
Given the high cost of allergy and asthma medication, local researchers from the University of Cape Town are now examining the extent to which Rooibos tea can provide relief for those plagued by runny, stuffy noses and itchy eyes.
If you are based in Cape Town, suffer from allergic rhinitis and would like to participate in this trial, please contact Noejfah Jardien on 021 406 6889 or email her at noejfah.jardien@uct.ac.za.
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| Rooibos Limited recently donated 10 cartons of Rooibos tea to the Stellenbosch University Bridge The Gap annual fund.
The donation was made to the faculty when it was announced that the dean of the Faculty of AgriSciences challenged the Faculty of Engineering to see which entity could make the biggest contribution towards 2 of the annual fund initiatives.
On 7 – 9 October 2021, the Stellenbosch University community will all join together for Bridge the Gap Giving Day, a 24-hour event where students, alumni, faculty, staff, parents and friends generate opportunities and transform lives by giving back their time, talent and treasure.
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| According to a new market research report by MarketWatch, the bottled iced tea industry is on a trajectory for massive growth. The study investigated the current state of affairs in the markets of 197 different countries. According to its findings, 2020 formed the base year for the current increase in the popularity of this product.
Rooibos Iced Tea has enjoyed a lot of attention internationally as well. Rooibos Limited has previously reported on exciting new Rooibos Iced Tea products that have been developed in countries like China, Japan and America.
Click here to read the results of the study.
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