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With the first month of 2021 almost over and done with, many might be making good progress with their New Year’s resolutions! In this newsletter, we share news from the SA Rooibos Council which indicates that Rooibos might offer a natural way of keeping your New Year’s promise to stay healthy and well.
We also take a look at a local kombucha brand, Brew Kombucha, which has won several international awards for their delicious kombucha creations. One of the products in their range is a Rooibos-based kombucha, which reviewers have highly recommended.
If you are struggling to fall asleep, Rooibos might be just what you need. The popular wellness website, Health Line, listed Rooibos tea as one of the top 7 teas to increase the quality of your sleep. Have a look at the below article to see how this is possible.
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January typically marks the start of many New Year’s resolutions for people across the globe. Among the most popular resolutions are those focused on living healthier and prioritising wellbeing.
In keeping with these self-promises, people explore the possibilities of detoxing diets and lifestyles. A much more natural and effective way to live a healthier lifestyle is by making use of Rooibos tea, which can naturally rejuvenate your body.
Adele du Toit, spokesperson for the SA Rooibos Council (SARC) explains that when we eat healthily our bodies can detoxify efficiently, but when we consume food with additives, preservatives, artificial flavours and colourants, and drink too much alcohol, this function is hampered.
"Tea-drinking may aid in the detox process by encouraging adequate fluid intake, provided that it’s complemented by a healthy diet and cutting out other harmful practices, such as smoking and excessive drinking. Our bodies naturally detoxify via the kidneys, liver, skin and gastrointestinal tract – in which the water component of tea plays a major role.
"For generations, our indigenous Rooibos tea has been used to treat a variety of ailments ranging from colic to allergies, but it’s also a great way to rejuvenate your body."
Click here to read more.
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Kombucha has become a well-known drink among health-conscious individuals. Although this drink has been around for centuries, it has gained popularity in our modern world. Brew Kombucha is a local kombucha brand that has gained international attention recently.
Based in Cape Town, Brew Kombucha creates three variations of kombucha. One of these is a Rooibos flavoured version. Brew Kombucha has won several awards for their outstanding drinks, and walked away with the Double Gold, Gold and Silver Awards at the 2020 Aurora International Taste Challenge.
Their Rooibos Brew is soft on the palate and has none of the sharpness associated with some kombuchas. Some reviewers have said that this particular kombucha in their series works well as a stand-alone drink and as a mixer for other drinks, like gin and tonic.
Be on the lookout for Brew Kombucha products in any of the 193 stockists of their range in South Africa!
Click here for more information.
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| The established wellness website, Health Line, recently listed Rooibos as one of the top 7 teas to drink if you want to sleep better. In their article, they cited research which suggests that Rooibos has a calming effect on the body.
Above and beyond that, Rooibos can help to reduce stress and anxiety levels - both of which often inhibit proper sleep in people. By addressing stress and anxiety, Rooibos can aid those struggling to get enough rest.
The specific stress hormone that Rooibos targets is cortisol. The lower the levels of cortisol in the body, the higher the likelihood of uninterrupted sleep and this is exactly why Rooibos is such a good idea to drink before bedtime.
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| Pregnant women should generally be wary of what they eat and drink. Herbal drinks should especially be taken in moderation, experts have warned. Rooibos tea, however, is an exception, with many stating that it is, in fact, the most ideal hot beverage to enjoy during pregnancy.
This is largely due to the fact that Rooibos contains many health properties, like high-levels of antioxidants. It is also naturally caffeine-free.
Rooibos is also generally considered safe for drinking while breastfeeding. One doesn’t have to worry about caffeine passing through your bloodstream to one’s baby, and it will probably help you stay relaxed and calm — so it might even put you in a healthier frame of mind for producing milk!
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| Busiswa Mabhenxa is a local bartender who has created what some are calling the most iconic Rooibos-infused cocktail in the country. The Rooibos Table Mountain cocktail contains a mix of brandy, mint, bitters, Rooibos syrup, soda water and lime. The bartender was kind enough to share his recipe with the world so that you can create this drink at home!
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| Ingredients:
- 1.5 shots of Brandy
- 25ml of Rooibos syrup* (recipe provided below)
- 10 torn mint leaves
- Three dashes of aromatic bitters
- 10ml of lemon juice
- 75ml of soda water
- 1x shot of pineapple juice
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| Method:
- Shake well with ice and serve in a Collins glass.
- Garnish with fynbos and flowers.
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| *Rooibos syrup recipe
Ingredients:
- 500g of white sugar
- 500ml of strong Rooibos tea
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| Method:
- Dissolve sugar in the Rooibos in a pan and bring to the boil.
- Cool and bottle.
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Click here to view the full recipe online.
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