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| Ania_xox |
Two years ago, after a long day in the sun, my aunt made me a cup of red tea (rooibos) - a tea native to South Africa (also called "red bush")
I have been drinking it ever since, only in the summer for some reason. Especially on really hot sunny days.
It is ing delicious just clear and it doesn't get bitter if it sits for a while. No caffeine but it contains something like 10 different minerals and was used in the old days to treat all kinds of stomach problems and fevers.
If you decide to buy some then get the real organic leafy stuff.
Aside from the health benefits, there is just something about the taste of this tea that is ing glorious. Its aroma is almost intoxicating.
| quote: | Rooibos tea contains no colors, additives or preservatives, making it a natural beverage. It contains no caffeine. According to studies conducted in South Africa and Japan Rooibos has been shown to aid in health problems such as insomnia, irritability, headaches, nervous tension, and hypertension.
Studies also show that this tea contains anti - spasmodic agents, which can relieve stomach cramping.
In South Africa Rooibos has been used to treat allergies such as hay fever, asthma and eczema very effectively .
It is also used to treat irritated skin. Rooibos is brewed and placed directly on infected areas. Rooibos contains anti - oxidants which can help slow the aging process and boost the immune system.
Rooibos is a great thirst quencher and is an excellent beverage for active people, including children. Most kids will drink Rooibos without added sugar or sweeteners.
This tea contains almost no oxalic acid, making it a good beverage for people prone to kidney stones. Rooibos contains the following minerals: copper, iron and potassium, calcium, fluoride, zinc, manganese, alpha- hydroxy ( for healthy skin ) and magnesium (for the nervous system) are also components of this tea. |
I want to make the COR a steaming cup of red tea
It tastes like you're drinking the ing sunshine. |
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| Abercrombie |
My tea vice is Yerba Maté served in a traditional bombilla I brought back from Argentina.
I don't know what all the craze about green tea is, when Mate is so much better.
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| gehzumteufel |
| quote: | Originally posted by Abercrombie
My tea vice is Yerba Mat� served in a traditional bombilla I brought back from Argentina.
I don't know what all the craze about green tea is, when Mate is so much better.
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I have had this. My buddy was in Argentina for 2 years. This stuff is good. mmm
Never had rooibos tea though. Will check it out. |
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| Pokit |
| Never really liked tea until recently. I've been drinking a lot of tea lately. Anyone here ever tried Darjeeling tea? |
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| gehzumteufel |
| quote: | Originally posted by Pokit
Never really liked tea until recently. I've been drinking a lot of tea lately. Anyone here ever tried Darjeeling tea? |
Nope. I have seen "The Darjeeling Limited" though. lol |
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| nchs09 |
| quote: | Originally posted by Ania_xox
Two years ago, after a long day in the sun, my aunt made me a cup of red tea (rooibos) - a tea native to South Africa (also called "red bush")
I have been drinking it ever since, only in the summer for some reason. Especially on really hot sunny days.
It is ing delicious just clear and it doesn't get bitter if it sits for a while. No caffeine but it contains something like 10 different minerals and was used in the old days to treat all kinds of stomach problems and fevers.
If you decide to buy some then get the real organic leafy stuff.
Aside from the health benefits, there is just something about the taste of this tea that is ing glorious. Its aroma is almost intoxicating.
I want to make the COR a steaming cup of red tea
It tastes like you're drinking the ing sunshine. |
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| astroboy |
| quote: | Originally posted by Pokit
Never really liked tea until recently. I've been drinking a lot of tea lately. Anyone here ever tried Darjeeling tea? |
If you're new to tea, should know Drajeeling is the area in India where the tea is from (some say the best tea). But what you should also be paying attention to is the grade of teas that you buy. Also I suggest you stick to whole leaf tea and keep away from teabags.. and at least try to drink it without milk - it really dulls the flavour IMHO (if its too bitter/tannin-ey then make it weaker or add more sugar - it won't dull the aroma as much as milk would). If you like your Darjeeling you should try out some teas from Assam and def Ceylon (Sri Lanka). |
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| Adam420 |
I like white tea
I bought some pretty expensive white tea last year and really enjoyed it |
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| gehzumteufel |
| quote: | Originally posted by astroboy
If you're new to tea, should know Drajeeling is the area in India where the tea is from (some say the best tea). But what you should also be paying attention to is the grade of teas that you buy. Also I suggest you stick to whole leaf tea and keep away from teabags.. and at least try to drink it without milk - it really dulls the flavour IMHO (if its too bitter/tannin-ey then make it weaker or add more sugar - it won't dull the aroma as much as milk would). If you like your Darjeeling you should try out some teas from Assam and def Ceylon (Sri Lanka). |
 Couldn't agree more. :) Then again, Russians usually love their tea. |
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| Domesticated |
| quote: | Originally posted by Abercrombie
My tea vice is Yerba Maté served in a traditional bombilla I brought back from Argentina.
I don't know what all the craze about green tea is, when Mate is so much better.
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My girlfriend has one of these. For two weeks I thought it was some kind of bong before she explained.
| quote: | Originally posted by astroboy
If you're new to tea, should know Drajeeling is the area in India where the tea is from (some say the best tea). But what you should also be paying attention to is the grade of teas that you buy. Also I suggest you stick to whole leaf tea and keep away from teabags.. and at least try to drink it without milk - it really dulls the flavour IMHO (if its too bitter/tannin-ey then make it weaker or add more sugar - it won't dull the aroma as much as milk would). If you like your Darjeeling you should try out some teas from Assam and def Ceylon (Sri Lanka). |
It's statements like this that make me think you live in Brunswick. :p |
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| Renzo |
| quote: | Originally posted by Domesticated
My girlfriend has one of these. |
Bar graphs? :o |
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