Tea & Coffee 01/04 - Beyond Black: Tea Products For Health (#)

„Used for many years in South Africa to calm stomach problems and colicky babies as well as to relieve eczema and other skin conditions when applied topically, Rooibos is rich in antioxidants shown to be both anti-spasmodic and anti-inflammatory. Various studies have shown a variety of health problems can be helped by drinking Rooibos including the ease of irritability, headaches, nervous tension and insomnia; relief of stomach cramps and colic; treatment of hay fever, and asthma, and an overall boost in the function of the immune system. Rooibos is naturally sweet and almost nutty in flavor so it doesn’t really need any added sweetener - something the health-conscious customer is avidly trying to avoid. This is because it contains on average less than half the tannin of regular tea, the element that makes black tea so bitter.“

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BBC - Food - News and events - Sweet treats (#)

„New pastry chef Serge Aymami is a true master of his art, producing such exquisite creations that the diners gasp in amazement as his desserts are brought to the table. One in particular is stunning - a cream-coloured liquorice parfait surrounded by tiny, jewel-like red and yellow dice of rooibos tea jelly mixed with chopped confit pineapple, with a paper-thin pineapple crisp on top, then a quenelle of coconut cream balanced on a transparent sugar biscuit containing toasted coconut, the whole surrounded by a pineapple froth. Or there's a hot chocolate soufflé with fennel ice cream and fennel crisp on the side, the aniseed references continued with Ricard sorbet spooned into the soufflé centre and, as a final act of wicked indulgence, hot chocolate sauce is also poured on top. Three-course lunch £29.50; five-course dinner £52; seven-course tasting menu £64.“

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BBC NEWS | Business | South African tea row brews up a storm (#)

„Their existence is betrayed by the cave paintings they left behind and a strange process of crushing, fermenting and drying one of the unique fynbos, or fine bush plants that fill the mountains - and making them into a tea. For hundreds of years they used the healthy properties of the Rooibos plant to make a brew that is now South Africa's national natural drink and is becoming increasingly popular around the world. Farmer Joubert Roux says sales to the UK have almost doubled in the last year, Germany is the biggest consumer, and of course America is the biggest potential market for a product with no caffeine and a long list of healthy characteristics. Name game But the name Rooibos has been trademarked in the US and producers looking to expand their market find themselves blocked.“

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Tea & Coffee 11/02 - Herbal and Flavored Tea Invasion (#)

„We also experiment a lot.” Another aspect to consider when developing a new infusion is market trends. Recently rooibos and honey bush have penetrated the market, but other factors contribute to new blends. Linda Smith of Divinitea addresses the health benefits of herbals, “Since the increased interest in female issues and anti-oxidants I blend teas for these markets like African Elixir, very high in anti-oxidants, trace minerals and isoflavones.” At Numi, “Lemon Myrtle, as found in our Sweet Meadows Chamomile Lemon Myrtle blend, is definitely a hot herb on the market. We’ve had a few people call us looking to source our Dry Desert Lime, so this may be on the cusp of a trend as well.”“

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Amazon.com: Gourmet Food: Unwrapped teabags, South African Rooibos, Box 100 (#)

„Rooibos is the "sister" of Honeybush, both mild, but full-bodied herbs harvested from shrubs grown in high elevations of the cape region in South Africa. Brewing red in the cup, Rooibos has rounded undertones and sweet top notes. Rooibos has few tannins, no caffeine and an abundance of vitamins, minerals and potent antioxidants, linking it to numerous health benefits. Create your own favoite blend by using a Rooibos teabag along with anothr teabag of your choice.“

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Fairtrade | Food and drink |Tea | Buy (#)

„Equal Exchange Organic Assam Tea Bags and Loose Tea, Organic Breakfast Tea Bags and Loose Tea, Organic Earl Grey Tea Bags and Loose Tea, Organic Darjeeling Tea Bags and Loose Tea, Organic Green Tea Bags and Loose Tea,  Organic Lemon Green Tea Bags, Organic Masala Chai Tea Bags, Organic Mint Green Tea Bags,  Organic Premium Tea Bags, Organic Rooibos Tea“

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BBC - h2g2 - Great Hot Drinks (#)

„In colder climes, however, a cup of English Breakfast Tea with a slug of Scotch is very nice; we have it on good account that it ends up tasting like rich fruit cake. Rooibos tea is only grown in South Africa, but it has been described by one Researcher at least as 'the miracle of the century'. It can be drunk hot, cold, with/without milk, sugar and lemon. But this is not a reason to call it a miracle.“

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Do You Drink Rooibos Tea? part 1 (#)

„The locals have known that Rooibos can be used to make a delicious beverage for a very long time, but it was only 'discovered' in 1904 by a Russian immigrant named Benjamin Ginsberg. He was a settler in the area and thought that the tea was so enjoyable that it should be available to people everywhere. He was the first to market Rooibos tea.“

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Fresh Cup Magazine (#)

„The secret? “A rooibos base gives our non-caffeinated chai a solid body,” Jasmine explains. “When my customers learn that it’s rooibos, they’re sold. Generally they’ve already heard rooibos’ positive antioxidant story, and the fact that our herbal chai is organic also helps.”“

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Tea & Coffee 08/04 - Ready-to-Drink Showcase (#)

„The Republic of Tea Sip and Go Bottled Iced Teas offerings include: Black Tea Varietals including Blackberry Sage, Raspberry Quince, Ginger Peach Decaf, Republic Ceylon; Green Tea Varietals including Passion fruit and Pink Lemonade; White Tea Varietals including Orange Blossom, Honeydew, and Red Tea (Rooibos) Varietal in Capetown Tropical.“

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Café Forum | South African Coffee Companies (#)

„High quality herbal tea from South Africa known commonly as rooibos available for export to Thailand importer or distributor. This product compares favourably to green tea. Health guide and facts available on request - 48 Zinnia Road, Cape Town, South Africa - Tel: 021 5922375 - Fax: 021 5922375 - Email: bwn@telkomsa.net “

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Amazon.com: Gourmet Food: Rooibos Teas Sampler, 6 tins (#)

„Rooibos, colloquially known as Red Tea, is an herbal plant that grows in South Africa. Rooibos is a flavorful alternative to tea for those seeking to minimize caffeine intake. Ours is a top-grade organic version, available in many flavors.“

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Amazon.com: Gourmet Food: Rooibos Melon Tea, 4oz. (#)

„Amazing. Upon opening the tin, the subtle smell of melon did indeed permeate from the strong, sweet rooibos overtones. The tisane brews beautifully, enhanced with a spot of sugar and, because it is caffeine free, it may be enjoyed any time of day.--This text refers tothe 4oz tin option.“

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Tea & Coffee Message (#)

„: We are the North America Importers of commercial Superior Grade African Black Teas and Rooibos/Honeybush Teas in tea bags, blended and packed by Joekels Tea Packers of Pinetown, South Africa. : We are looking for Distributors/Wholesalers for the North American market.“

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Fairtrade | News | Press Release (#)

„• New Fairtrade foods introduced in 2003 include grapes, lemons, oranges, and rooibos tea from South Africa, as well as jams, marmalades, chutneys and a number of biscuit and cake products.“

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Fresh Cup Magazine (#)

„   • An alternative with no caffeine— We usually recommend one or two of the following: a minty-chamomile herbal blend; a fruity tisane; or a rooibos.“

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BBC SPORT | Cricket World Cup 2003 | World Cup | Aussie win is crystal clear (#)

„But now he is sitting in a cafe in a Johannesburg suburb being asked to reveal what will unfold at the Wanderers on Sunday over a strong pot of rooibos tea.“

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CoffeeGeek - Coffee: General Discussion, Chicory in your coffee? (#)

„  Bengal Spice, for instance, is a good chicory chai.  Good to drink if you want to catch some zzz's at night (now days I preffer Rooibos tea).“

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Virtual Coffee: Feature Articles (#)

„Let them cool down before icing. (Rooibos, Peppermint, Licorice, Spearmint, Ginger and Lemongrass are great additions)“

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Types of Tea (#)

„Rooibos is a red herbal tea from South Africa, with a sweet and nutty taste. Best of all, there is no caffeine.“

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Amazon.com Gourmet Food - Browse Categories (#)

„· Rooibos“

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