Tea from the African Bush
The tea plant, Camellia sinensis, comes in many forms—black, green, oolong. What makes Camellia so healthful is its polyphenols, antioxidants that protect against cell damage and help prevent diseases like age-related decline, cancer and heart disease. But herbal teas like chamomile don’t have the same benefits. That is, all except one. The South African “rooibos,” meaning red bush in Afrikaans, has the benefits of Camellia without the caffeine.
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I have been addicted to Rooibos tea for several years now – excellent brew for the evening – but beware, it may not have caffeine, but it gives a little lift – not unlike the other Indian and Chinese herbs of the variety Camellia sinensis.
I thought it might have some special effect. I am going to go to Vincennes and get some more for myself.But I am not sure it has the same effect when you drink it in Paris.
Comment by marie — November 16, 2007 @ 10:23 pm