We often talk about green, black, or white teas, but less frequently about "red" tea, more commonly known as Rooibos . In this article, we reveal all its secrets: how to prepare it, consume it and what its benefits are .

Rooibos originates from South Africa and has been consumed by indigenous people as an infusion for over 300 years. Harvesting takes place during the first three months of the year, during the summer season.

Perhaps this will seem obvious to you, that there's no need to explain again how to prepare an infusion, and yet... Let's start from the beginning! Preparing a good tea or infusion is quite an art!

Let's start with the water; the water in your infusion or tea is very important. Tap water is generally the most commonly used, however, its taste can be too chlorinated, too salty… You might prefer mineral water which, once heated (not boiled!), will be perfect for your infusion.

Rooibos can also be Cold brewed , very practical in summer for enjoying as iced tea!

Next, regarding water temperature, we can't stress this enough: tea water should never be boiled, as this will burn the leaves and ruin the taste of your hot beverage. As for steeping time, Rooibos, being an infusion, can be steeped for 5 to 10 minutes. You can leave it for less time if you prefer a lighter brew.

To learn everything about temperature and dosage, you can also reread our Previous article!

Finally, the infuser is also important! Rooibos is particularly delicate, so if you use an unsuitable infuser, the leaves may disperse throughout your cup. We recommend using a metal infuser placed directly in the cup.

Rooibos can be enjoyed at any time of day! It's an infusion and therefore contains no caffeine! No risk of having trouble sleeping at night – quite the opposite! Whether it's in the morning, afternoon, or evening, feel free to enjoy a delicious cup of rooibos.

There are also many kinds of rooibos flavored with all sorts of tastes, fruity, spicy… it’s up to you to choose the one that suits you best.

Rooibos, just like green, black or white tea, has many beneficial properties!
Did you know that in South Africa mothers give their infants rooibos tea? It does not contain caffeine and, more importantly, is said to have a beneficial effect on colic and digestive problems in babies.

As you may have guessed, rooibos has digestive properties and reduces stomach cramps.

Rooibos is also rich in antioxidants and therefore stimulates the immune system. Among its other virtues and benefits, here are the main ones:

is an ally for the health and beauty of the skin
prevents cardiovascular and degenerative diseases
fight against aging
And you, do you like rooibos? How do you consume it?

See you soon for a new article!