In this newsletter, read more about World Alzheimer’s Day and how Rooibos can be used to combat the adverse effects of this disease.
We also showcase a delicious recipe for mini milk tarts, made with Rooibos. Do try this at home!
In a new blog article, the wellness wonders of Rooibos were also set out. Find out more about this and read the article below.
Today marks World Alzheimer’s Day! Did you know that Rooibos tea can help in the fight against this disease?
A few years ago, postdoctoral fellow Dr Taskeen Docrat from the Cape Peninsula University of Technology won first prize at the Virtual Postdoctoral Research Summit. She won the prize for the best elevator pitch on this topic: The Abili “Tea” Of Rooibos to Protect Against Alzheimer’s Disease.
“The protective functions of the widely consumed Rooibos herbal tea are of growing interest. Our research is unique, as limited information on how Rooibos affects the brain exists. We aim to establish the neuroprotective mechanisms exerted by the antioxidant compounds in Rooibos for the prevention of Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders,” Dr Docrat said.
Looking for a tasty treat to make at home? Try this recipe by Golden Cloud to make mini milk tarts with Rooibos Honeybush tea!
Ingredients
For pastry:
½ cup butter, softened
1 cup white sugar
1 egg
1 tsp vanilla essence
2 cup Golden Cloud Cake flour
2 tsp baking powder
Pinch of salt
Milk tart filling:
1 cup milk
10g butter
1 tsp vanilla essence
1 tsp ground cinnamon
2 tbsp Golden Cloud Cake flour
2 tbsp cornflour
¼ cup Selati White Sugar
pinch of salt
1 egg
2 tsp ground cinnamon, for dusting
Tea:
4 teabags of rooibos honeybush
1L water, boiling water
4-6 slices of lemon
4 tbsp honey
Method
Preheat the oven to 180°C and prepare 6 mini tart shells.
In a medium bowl, cream together the butter and sugar. Add the egg and beat until smooth. In a bowl sieve together the flour, baking powder and salt. Stir the flour mixture into the sugar until thoroughly combined. Press the mixture into the bottom of the tart shells to a 3mm thickness. Trim any excess pastry off the edges with a sharp knife.
Blind bake in the oven for 10-15 minutes, until golden brown. Allow to cool completely.
In a saucepan make the milk tart filling: combine half the milk, butter, vanilla essence and cinnamon. Bring to a gentle simmer. In a bowl whisk egg, add the flour, cornflour, remaining milk, sugar and salt until smooth. Slowly temper the hot milk into the egg mixture. Add the whole mixture back into the saucepan and whisk until the mixture thickens. Once thickened, pour the mixture into a bowl and cover with plastic wrap directly touching the mixture and cool.
Fill the tart cases with the filling, spreading evenly. Place the tarts in the fridge until ready to serve.
Before serving, dust with cinnamon and enjoy!
For the tea, place the teabags in a tea pot with boiling hot water. Allow to steep, add the lemon slices and honey. Serve.
A beverage taking over the streets of market stalls and malls - bubble tea is a phenomenon taking over the world.
This beverage from Taiwan is commonly known as boba. It is a blend made using tea concentrate as a base (such as green or black tea). Ice and fruit or fruit juices is then added, along with bursting boba or popping pearls, which explode in your mouth when you bite into them.
Bubble Tea is often also made using Rooibos tea to deliver a truly exceptional flavour to consumers.
In a recent blog article on Urban Woman Magazine, the various wonders of Rooibos were discussed. In particular, the tea was praised for being the perfect choice on one’s journey to better health.
The article specifically focuses on the fact that Rooibos is high in antioxidants and can help to reduce internal inflammation.
Click here to find out more about Rooibos and the health benefits it offers.
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