HISTORY
The story of
Rooibos
Rooibos tea is a herbal tea derived from Aspalathus Linearis, a plant species endemic to parts of the Western and Northern Cape area of South Africa.
The story of Rooibos started over 300 years ago when the indigenous bushmen of the area, the Khoisan people, harvested the leaves from the
Aspalathus Linearis plant. They used the leaves to make herbal remedies for many ailments. And they loved the delicious, aromatic taste. Traditionally, the bunches of leaves were rolled into hessian bags and brought down
from the mountain by donkeys. The leaves and fine stems were then chopped with axes and bruised with mallets before being left in heaps to ferment. Once fermented, the Rooibos was spread out to dry in the hot African sun, ready for use as a thirst-quenching drink. The European settlers commercialized Rooibos tea and it seems that not much has changed in this whole process, although methods are now far more refined and mechanised.

HEALTH
Amazing
Rooibos benefits
* Naturally caffeine free
* High in antioxidants
* Lowers blood pressure
* Supports heart health
* Prevents diabetes
* Relieves colic in babies
* Fights inflammation
* Supports skin & hair health
* Prevents aging
* Cancer fighting properties
* Helps with weight loss
* Vegan friendly
* Safe for breastfeeding mothers & babies