Africa's Miracle Rooibos TeaAfter attending the Tea Expo in Atlanta last month I came away with a greater appreciation for Rooibos tea. Actually, Rooibos tea is not a "tea" but rather a
certified organic herbal infusion. It is grown in the Cedarberg Mountains in the North Western part of the Cape Province of South Africa. The word Rooibos literally means
red bush. Rooibos is harvested by hand and then chopped by a machine. During the entire harvesting process, oxidation occurs, which results in the tea becoming a deep rich red rust color. Once the tea is dry it is collected, heat sterilized and sifted into different grades.
We, at SBS Teas, are marketing the
certified organic Rooibos and Honeybush teas from the company
Africa's Miracle. Their entire tea harvesting operation is pure and natural. It uses no colorants or preservatives. All of the Africa's Miracle Red Tea Blends are grown and packaged in the Republic of South Africa providing critical jobs. All plant workers are unionized and receive free medical care. The company is creating greater value across the board for all of their workers than any comparable Fair Trade product.
In the US they are continuing their work with the Artists For A New South Africa (
http://www.ansafrica.org/) to bring awareness to the AIDS crisis and other critical issues in South Africa.
Africa's Miracle is also helping to support rural pre-school projects in Africa.
Below is a partial listing of how Rooibos and Honeybush may have a positive impact on your health:
*Strong antioxidant action
*Naturally rich in minerals
*May help prevent some cancers
*Soothing--great for insomniacs and nursing mothers
*Great for tummy troubles
*Naturally caffeine free
*Low in tannins
As I mentioned before, I have become a Rooibos fan.
I encourage you to try these new products.
Labels: beauty, black tea, caffeine free, fair trade, herbal infusion, honeybush, organic, red bush, Rooibos, South Africa, tannins
