How is Red Bush different from other types of tea?
The most popular types of tea are white, green, oolong and black. They are all made from the sinensis plant. The end product simply depends on how long the leaves have been fermented. Rooibos (pronounced roy-boss) on the other hand is a completely different plant grown in the Western Cape Province. The leaves are naturally green but when oxidized they turn red. Although the Africans drink it with milk and sugar most other people drink it with just water. Health Benefits of Red Bush Red Bush and camellia sinensis tea have very similar health benefits. • Full of vitamins and minerals such as zinc, copper, calcium, manganese, magnesium, potassium. • Great for building strong teeth and bones because it contains calcium, manganese and fluoride. • Infants suffering from sleeping problems, colic or stomach cramps can take Red Bush. Just add a bit of milt to the tea. • Contains similar amounts of polyphenols and has been shown to be anti-carcinogenic, anti-mutagenic, anti-inflammatory and anti
