Rooibos Tea	100 gr. $7.50	500 gr. $30.00	2 kg $90.00
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Rooibos is a Dutch slang term meaning "red bush".  Pronounced Roy-boss, this tea has been used for generations by the people of the Cedar Mountains of South Africa.  Mothers soothed their babies with the tea of this natural gift, the 'Aspalathus Linearis' bush which grows solely in this area of the world.

Completely natural herbal tea.

Caffeine-free, Calorie-free.

Natural sweetness.

Cannot over brew; NO bitter taste

Free of colorants and preservatives.

Excellent hot or iced.

Grows solely in the mountains of South Africa.

An adaptable tea; energizes and refreshes during the day and relaxes at bedtime.

In 1904 Rooibos was first marketed as the 'Mountain Tea".  Generations of natives had used the needle-like leaves of the aspalathus linearis to make an aromatic tea prior to this time. The shrub-like bush is harvested in January to March.  Plants are bound into sheaves and crushed (rolled) slightly to trigger fermentation.  The fermentation process turns the green bush to red.  After fermentation it is dried naturally in the hot African sun.  Next it is sorted and graded by length, colour and flavour.  Lastly it is pasteurized and dried again to meet the standards for distribution.

In 1997 the International Inventions Exhibition in Geneva Switzerland honoured Annique Theron for her discovery of the anti-allergic properties of rooibos.  As a result of her find extensive research has been conducted on rooibos. The antispasmodic properties of rooibos are great for infants suffering from colic or cramps.  Make a cup of tea, cool and use as a supplement to regular feedings.

For nursing mothers drink rooibos as mineral supplement.

For diaper rash or other skin irritations, brew tea and soak a cloth or cotton in tea and apply directly to affected area.

GREEN TEA INFORMATION

·        For acceleration of calorie burning.  Flavanoids in green tea alter how our body uses norephinephrine causing an increase in the rate of calorie burn.  Catechins (antioxidant) and caffeine in green and black teas contribute to weight loss when consumed consistently.

·        Cancer preventative properties.  Polyphenols in tea reduce abnormal cell growth and inflammation.  Green tea extract has been shown to inhibit breast cancer cells and decrease tumor density.  A study in China in 1999-2000 showed a decline in the risk of ovarian cancer as frequency and duration of green tea consumption increased.  60% less risk for daily drinkers increasing to 80% for drinkers of 30+ years.

·        Antioxidants in green tea are believed to play a role in preventing or inhibiting cancer, macular degeneration and cataracts.  Antioxidants are valuable in minimizing free radical cell damage inherent in the aging process.

·        Enhances the immune system.  As we age an increase in prostaglandin E2 (PE2) occurs suppressing the immune system.  Green tea is one food source shown to reduce PE2.  High concentrations of polyphenols and flavanoids in green tea boost the immune system.

·        For multiple sclerosis and rheumatoid arthritis and chrohns disease.  Studies have shown that green tea reduces the production of TNFa (tumornecrosis factor a) a major causative culprit in these diseases.

·        For seizures, epilepsy, Alzheimer's and schizophrenia.  All these benefit from the antioxidants present in green tea.  PLA2 (phospholipids A2) activity has been correlated with these neurological defects.  PLA2 may be inhibited by foods such as green tea.

·        Fights viruses, slows aging and lowers cholesterol.  All these are benefits of the antioxidants present in green tea.

·         Epigallocatechin (EGCG) an antioxidant in green tea is 100 times more effective than vitamin C and 25 times more effective than vitamin E at protecting us from cellular and DNA damage believed to lead to cancer, heart disease etc.  EGCG binds to protein on tumor cells slowing growth.

·        Sunburn Aid.  Antioxidants in green tea reduce inflammation.  Brew green tea, chill and apply to sunburn with cloth.

In approximately 2737 BC Shen Nung, Emperor of China was accidentally served green tea by a servant.  He liked it and once word got around that the emperor was drinking green tea its consumption spread rapidly. 

Currently green tea is the second most popular beverage in the world.  Unlike black tea, green tea is unfermented therefore yielding higher levels of antioxidants.

Green tea is made from the dried leaves of the 'camellia sinesis' plant.

GREEN TEA	100 gr.	500 gr.	2 kg.
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·        Average daily green tea consumption in Japan is 4 to 10 cups

·        Use LOOSE teas.  Loose teas provide higher levels of antioxidants.  Tea bags often contain lower-quality powdered leaves.

·        Chlorine in tap water can decrease antioxidant levels.  Minerals in water can also alter tea flavour.

·        Steep tea for 3-5 minutes.

·        Green Tea:  Unfermented tea leaves

·        Black Tea; Tea leaves are fully fermented before drying.

·        Oolong Tea:  Tea leaves are partially fermented.  (Approx. 70%)

·        White Tea:  Slightly fermented white tea is made from the tea bushes of paler colour.  Young buds of the tea bushes are used and bushes are often shielded from the light to decrease chlorophyll production.

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