Thursday, February 16, 2012

Decaf Tea? or Uncaf?

It seems everyday a customer asks if I have decaf tea.  Well, there are teas (camellia sinensis) that have had the caffeine removed.  More times that not, what they are really looking for are Herbals or "Tisanes".  These are also plant-derived, but do not have caffeine - never had it in the first place so it doesn't need to be removed.
One of the most important of these is Rooibos.  It is from the African Red Bush plant from the Western Cape Provence (Cedarburg area) of South Africa.  My personal opinion is that it is a little tart, (that is just me) but when you add ingredients like vanilla, or a combo of cranberry and orange (we call it African Autumn), or cinnamon, the result is quite special!
Rooibos is also very healthful:
It contains similar amounts of antioxdents and has been shown to be anti-cancer, and  anti-inflammatory
It is naturally caffeine-free so is ideal for people who want to cut back on caffeine or want to drink it before going to bed. Actually it’s recommended you drink it before going to bed as it can help with insomnia. It’s also very low in tannins. 
It contains calcium, manganese and fluoride for strong teeth and bones.
It is also full of vitamins and minerals such as zinc, copper, calcium, manganese, magnesium, potassium.
Try these wonderful Rooibos blends: African Autumn, Lemon Rooibos, Vanilla Rooibos, or  Herbal Hot Cinnamon Spice.  Enjoy a caffeine - free delicious beverage.
This is Rooibos
http://www.harborteaandspice.com

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