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Rooibos loose leaf tea
Latin name: Aspalathus linearis
Also known as Red Bush, South African red tea.
The Dutch settlers who lived in South Africa drank Rooibos as an alternative to black tea, it then went on to become an international popular tea drank with milk or lemon.
It is a calming relaxing tea drink that does not contain caffeine.
Rooibos Preparations: Dried Rooibos loose leaf
Rooibos Traditional recommended daily amount:
Prepare a cup or pot of tea by putting 1 teaspoon of Rooibos loose Leaf per person into a teapot or mug, or tea strainer. Pour on boiling water and drink with milk the English way or with lemon and honey the South African way.
Contraindications of Rooibos: None known. It is safe for breast feeding mothers to drink.
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