Tea Fruit with Rhoibos

This fruit tea contains a fine mix of red bush, hibiscus, rosehips, apple, and citron.

Hibiscus sabdariffa commonly known as hibiscus or Roselle, grows in many tropical and sub-tropical countries.
High in vitamin C and bioflavonoid, hibiscus has slightly astringent properties. It can be useful for treating mild colds. The large tropical hibiscus flowers make a beautiful ruby red tea. The flavour is somewhat tart, with a sweet aftertaste.

Rosehips or rose haws are the pods that form at the base of the rose flower. Many varieties of roses form hips, particularly wild roses (Rosa rugosa) . Within the little red-orange globe are the rose seeds. From a health perspective, they known for their high content of vitamin C. It is one of the richest plant sources. Native Americans have been using rosehips as tea for thousands of years.

Rooibos, African for "red bush"; scientific name Aspalathus linearis is a member of the legume family of plants and is used to make a tisane (herbal tea). Rooibos, commonly called South African red tea, has been popular in South Africa for generations. Rooibos is becoming more popular in Western countries particularly amongst health-conscious consumers, who appreciate it for its high level of antioxidants such as super oxide dismutase (SOD). Besides, it contains no caffeine and very low tannin level.

Efectos

Hibiscus sabdariffa is often prized for its mild laxative properties and rosehips for its high content of vitamin C.
According to several sources, red bush might have calming effects on the nervous system.

Uso

Mix 1 table spoon with 1/4 of a liter of boiling water and leave for at least 5 - 10 minutes.

Ingredientes

The ingredients of this fruit tea are:

Rosehips and hibiscus; both excellent sources of Vitamin C

Rosehips contains also vitamins A, D and E, essential fatty acid and flavinoids (antioxidants)

Hibiscus has slightly astringent properties

Red bush contains he minerals, copper, iron and potassium, calcium, fluoride, zinc, manganese, alpha- hydroxyl ( for healthy skin ) and magnesium (for the nervous system)

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