Health benefits

Whether you’re a coffee drinker looking to cut down on caffeine, pregnant and don’t want to give up your favourite cappuccino, or conscious about living a healthier life, red espresso® Rooibos is the perfect addition to your day, every day. Delicious and so good for you. Here are some reasons why:

Our Rooibos is 100% pure Rooibos tea specially ground for use on coffee appliances to make a range of café-style Rooibos drinks like our much-loved red cappuccino® and red latte®. Naturally caffeine-free, it is a great alternative to coffee and perfect for the whole family to enjoy, anytime of the day or night. Unlike black and green teas, Rooibos is a herbal tea and is naturally caffeine free (not decaffeinated). This means it is safe and healthy for children, babies, pregnant and breast-feeding moms to enjoy too – and makes red espresso® Rooibos a suitable and excellent choice for anyone looking to avoid or cut out caffeine. According to research, a few major benefits of avoiding caffeine include:

  • Lowering blood pressure
  • Reducing the risk of cardiac events
  • Increasing the quality of your sleep
  • Enhancing better moods (no crashes in the afternoon)
  • Decreased anxiety
  • Fewer headaches

Because of its finer cut and espresso method of preparation, scientific tests have proven that red espresso® Rooibos has 10 times more antioxidants than traditionally-brewed Rooibos tea. The unique antioxidants in Rooibos, of which our Rooibos has 10X more, are believed to have the following beneficial effects:

Help soothe headaches.
Have a relaxing effect on the central nervous system.
Have antispasmodic properties and alleviate insomnia and irritability.
Help to boost the immune system.
Act as a digestive aid.
Help with the relief of stomach cramps, ulcers, nausea, heartburn and constipation.
Have antiallergenic and anti-asthmatic properties. It is believed to be helpful in the management of hay fever and eczema.

Rooibos has a low tannin content, so is not bitter tasting like other teas. It also means that absorption of iron and proteins into the body is less affected, making it particularly good for pregnant women and people who are anemic.

Furthermore, as researched by the Antioxidant Research Unit at INFRUITEC, one 60ml shot of red espresso® Rooibos also has the same amount of antioxidants as 5 cups of green tea, 1 cup of blueberries, 6 cups of beetroot juice or 20 cups of carrot juice.

Over the years, extensive research has indicated that Rooibos is believed to be a potent immune system booster with: anti-viral, anti-carcinogenic and anti-aging properties

Rooibos is inherently sweet, low in calories, and can be enjoyed without sugar making it an ideal choice for diabetics or people on calorie-restricted diets.

Rooibos has a low tannin content, so is not bitter tasting like other teas. It also means that absorption of iron and proteins into the body is less affected, making it particularly good for pregnant women and people who are anemic.

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