Tea News — rooibos

Rooibos Tea: what are the health benefits?   Rooibos has long been regarded as a popular caffeine-free tea, but did you know it possesses other health benefits?   Where does Rooibos tea come from? The herbal tea, pronounced “roy-boss” in Afrikaans, originates from the Cederberg mountains of South Africa, the only place in the world you will find a shrub called Aspalathus Linearis.   The seeds are planted in late summer (February and March in the UK) and are only ready for harvesting some 18 months later. The leaves are then cut, aired and watered, before being dried in piles...

Rooibos Amaretto Prickly Pear Imagine the colour of deep amber; this flavoured Herbal Infusion from South Africa has the taste of bitter (but not acid bitter) almond and marzipan underlined with the soft, fruity notes of prickly pear. Rooibos, pieces of apple, chopped almonds, blackthorn berries, blackberry leaves, lemon grass, flavouring, coconut shavings, rose petals (this would make an amazing chocolate bar) the end result is a real amaretto delight. Rooibos is mostly grown in the Cederberg, a smallish mountain area within the Western Cape region of South Africa. The leaves are oxidized (or fermented) this process results in the...

(Not) Just Peachy…

Peach Garden, not a tea but a fruit infusion with (clue is in the title) a soft peach flavour. Close your eyes and drift away with this tropical tasting gold star recommendation from theuklooseleafteacompany. Blended peach flavouring along with; hibiscus, apple, rosehip peel, apricot, marigold petals, rooibos, almond, rose petal, and last but not least, a gentle hint of cinnamon – phew; a lot goes into this wonderfully refreshing imbibe. A fruit infusion is a good way to relax after a strenuous workout (or just sat at your desk swiveling on you chair wondering whether to pop the kettle on) a Peach Garden can be drunk hot or cold (ice cold is delicious) whilst making the most of this Indian(ish) summer, fruity tea always seems more appropriate in the summertime, however, cheer yourself up at anytime with the fruit infusion feel good taste. theuklooseleafteacompany however, does not endorse the following: Swiveling on your chair (the boss may think you do not have enough work to do! Oh and of course not forgetting Health & Safety) or, drifting away (this also could result in a higher expectation of daily output and again Health & Safety rules apply) if we can be of any further use in the workplace imbibe and handy tip department here at theuklooseleafteacompany, please do not hesitate to peruse our website (where the best flavours and customer service is paramount) for the tastiest of tea's and bite size recommendations.