Rooibos, hibiscus, cacao beans, flavour vitamin E/antioxidant E307), lemongrass.

Cacao Beans

Cacao beans are actually seeds from the fruit of the Theobroma Cacao Tree. The fruit is a pod that turns a yellow/orange colour when ripe, grows to about 15 – 30cm in length and about 8 – 10 cm in width. Each pod contains between 20 -60 seeds or ‘beans’ as they are often called.

the healthy chocolate

Each seed contains a significant amount of fat but is packed with antioxidants.

hot and humid

Originally grown wild in the Amazon, Cacao trees are now grown throughout the tropics in a band between 10 to 20 degrees north and south of the equator, sometimes called the "Cocoa Belt”. Of course cacao beans are used to make cocoa and chocolate, but they provide a wonderful taste when infused with tea. Try our Cacao & Red to see for yourself.

Rooibos Tea

excellent source of antioxidants

Rooibos tea is known to be an excellent source of antioxidants and has comparable amounts of polyphenols to those found in green tea. The ‘Red Bush’ Tea as it’s also known contains a unique antioxidant called aspalathin which in recent animal studies has been suggested to have a beneficial effect in the treatment of type 2 diabetes.

first human trials suggest real health benefits

A trial looking at the benefits of Rooibos tea in humans was recently reported by the American Botanical Council. The trial (entitled “Modulation of blood oxidative stress markers and DNA damage by rooibos tea in volunteers at risk for coronary heart disease”) was conducted by Jeanine L. Marnewick (PhD), senior researcher at the Oxidative Stress Research Centre at Cape Peninsula University of Technology in Cape Town, South Africa.

drinking Rooibos tea shows positive results relevant to cardiovascular disease

“With cardiovascular disease being the biggest killer of people in North America and elsewhere in the world, this study’s preliminary positive results may help increase the relevance of rooibos as a beneficial beverage for consumers and healthcare providers seeking safe, low-cost ways to reduce cardiovascular disease risk,” Mark Blumenthal, founder and executive director of the American Botanical Council

anecdotal evidence taken from years of drinking Rooibos tea

• In addition to the cardiovascular benefits, anecdotal evidence also suggests that Rooibos tea
• acts as a digestive aid and anti-spasmodic
• helps manage allergies
• soothes skin irritations when applied directly to the affected area
• boosts the immune system
• helps relieve anxiety and stress, aiding sleep.

low tannin levels make rooibos tea ideal during and after pregnancy

With low tannin content of only 1%-4% Rooibos tea does not inhibit the absorption of iron in the way that some teas, like black tea, do and is therefore ideal during pregnancy.

Rooibos free from caffeine, colourant, additives and preservatives

Combine that with the facts that Rooibos does not contain any caffeine, colourants, additives or preservatives and is virtually calorie free it makes for an extremely healthy tea either on its own or when combined with other ingredients.