Herbals
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10 Possible Health Benefits of Rooibos
At this point in time there are probably few who would argue the point that tea can confer a range of health benefits upon those who consume it. Similar claims are made for rooibos, an increasingly popular South African beverage that is gradually making its way into more teacups worldwide. While research on the health… Continue reading
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Review — Sunshine Lemon Rooibos
There’s nothing finer than being greeted by the morning sun, except perhaps, opening a whole bag of sunshine in the form of a tea — or herbal infusion, as the case may be. Many people I know find it challenging to want to drink hot tea in 89-degree weather, and well, who can blame them?… Continue reading
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Cautions About Tisanes and Herb-Flavored Teas
Disclaimer: This is not intended as medical advice. Please consult your physician for your particular needs. I get a lot of questions from people asking whether a certain tea, or tisane, is “good” for treating a particular medical condition. While I always tell people that they should drink something because they like the way it… Continue reading
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Intaba Rooibos, Cold on a Hot Day
I first learned of rooibos tea—sometimes called red bush tea—in reading the novel The Ladies No.1 Detective Agency, by Alexander McCall Smith. It is the first novel of a series set in Botswana, South Africa; you may have seen the HBO movie by the same name. The heroine of the novel, one of my very… Continue reading
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The Many Faces of Rooibos
As noted in these pages previously, rooibos is a unique herbal beverage that is also known as redbush and which is produced in only one specific region of South Africa. In most parts of the world it is hardly a household name, but by the same token there are many regions where it is gradually… Continue reading
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Nile Delta Chamomile
The Subject: Nile Delta Chamomile from The English Tea Store. Rating: Water temperature: 212° F Steeping time: 5 minutes Tea type: herbal (not a tea) Scents, flavorings, etc.: N/A Aroma, dry: Fresh, bright, lively, sweet, rich Aroma in the cup, plain: Fresh, bright, lively, sweet, rich Taste, plain: Rich yet mild, not bitter, relaxing Aroma… Continue reading
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Review — Rooibos Chai by Harney & Sons
Name: Rooibos Chai Brand: Harney & Sons Type: Herbal tisane, rooibos Form: Silken tea sachet (loose leaf available) Review: Spiced chai lovers often find themselves in a bind: Hot, spicy chai is a wonderfully soothing drink, but tea’s caffeine content can make it inappropriate for nighttime swigging. Harney & Sons’ Rooibos Chai blends traditional chai… Continue reading
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Traditional Yerba Mate Drinking: Curing the Gourd
Once upon a time Americans would not have had ready access to yerba mate, nor would they have known what to do with it if they had. But let’s clarify that statement a bit, as it refers specifically to North Americans. In South America, yerba mate has long been a favorite beverage, to the point… Continue reading
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Review: Florida Orange Rooibos
© 2010 A.C. Cargill photos and text – All rights reserved. No copying, posting on other sites, or other uses allowed without written permission of the copyright holder. The Subject: Florida Orange Rooibos from The English Tea Store. Rating: Water temperature: 212° F Steeping time: 5 minutes Tea type: Not tea, is rooibos (red bush)… Continue reading
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Review: Mercedes Apple Spice Herbal
© 2010 A.C. Cargill photos and text – All rights reserved. No copying, posting on other sites, or other uses allowed without written permission of the copyright holder. The Subject: Mercedes Apple Spice Herbal from The English Tea Store. Rating: Water temperature: 212° F Steeping time: 5 minutes Tea type: Not tea, is an herbal… Continue reading
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