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In South Africa Rooibos has been used for generations as a supplement to breastmilk and is fondly known as "The Miracle Brew" due to the amazingly soothing effect it has on allergic babies. It is believed that this phenomenon was discovered accidentally when one day a frantic mother with a screaming baby in her arms, searched for a quick way to warm her baby's bottle (this was before the microwave oven era). She added some warm Rooibos tea to it and fed it to her baby. To her profound surprise the baby stopped screaming and actually went to sleep peacefully...

Preparing a Cup Of Tea We recommend that Rooibos tea be steeped or brewed for a minimum of 5 minutes to release the flavor and the valuable antioxidants and minerals. Experts suggest that brewing Rooibos for 10 minutes or longer will increase the antioxidant content of the tea by 30%. After this, the tea can be used immediately or stored. It can be reheated or cooled without any effect, as the tea is very low in tannins and will thus not turn bitter as normal coffee and tea would. One Rooibos tea bag contains 2.5 grams of leaves and is...

Minerals per 200ml Rooibos Tea 0.07mg Iron (Fe) Essential for transport of oxygen in the blood 7.12mg Potassium (K) Necessary for metabolic function 0.07mg Copper (Cu) Necessary for different metabolic processes 1.09mg Calcium (Ca) Necessary for strong teeth and bones 0.04mg Manganese (Mn) Necessary for metabolic processes and for bone development 0.22mg Fluoride (F) Necessary for healthy teeth and bones 0.04mg Zinc (Zn) Necessary for normal growth and development and a healthy skin 1.57mg Magnesium (Mg) Necessary for a healthy nervous system and for metabolic processes 6.16mg Sodium (Na) Necessary for fluid and acid base balance Physiological And Therapeutical Activities...

Our tea is Premium Quality 100% Rooibos tea leaves – not merely Export Grade, which may contain up to 20% stalks. If, however, you do not feel satisfied with your purchase, you may return unopened boxes within ten days of receipt for a full refund. The Rooibos tea marketed by Newlands Import Corporation is harvested near the family farm, De Hoop, in the Cape Province of South Africa. It is processed and packaged by a leading South African company that manages Rooibos for distribution worldwide. The highest standards regarding consistent good quality product are implemented. Stringent quality control is practiced...