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We all know the benefits of Rooibos tea. However, I'm interested to find out if it is high in Tannin.

A nutritionist recommended teas that are low (or void) of tannin, i.e. fruit and herbal teas. Does Rooibos fall into this category?

Rooibos is very low in tannin, and that is why I switched when I was pregnant for the first time 11 years ago.

Try this website http://www.herbs2000.com/herbs/herbs_rooibos.htm

Agree with Dudette - this stuff is great, even has a sweetish taste !

Is Rooibos the same as Rooi bush tea ?

That is how it is marketed here in Denmark :haha:

Sorry for the hi-jack :p

It probably is, Jangar - it's marketed here as RedBush tea. In all your friendly stockists, ie Tesco's and Sainsbury's

Quote:Originally posted by Jangar
Is Rooibos the same as Rooi bush tea ?

That is how it is marketed here in Denmark :haha:

Sorry for the hi-jack :p

Jangar, I may be wrong, but as far as I know "rooibos" grows in SA.......... ( I do not know whether it is "grown" commercially elsewhere)
Have a look on the packet of the Rooi bush tea in Denmark, if it is from SA, it must be ordinary rooibos tea!

I bought Eleven O'Clock Rooibosch Tea (The orignal) today

Nataliiie, it says:

* Naturally caffeine free

* High in Anti-oxidants

* Low Tannin

* Allows restful sleep

:lovef:

I always buy Eleven O'Clock from Sainsbury's


Another interesting website may be:
http://www.africantea.com/About_Rooibos_...s_tea.html


seems as if rooibos is planted in many more places now.......

it is suppose to be very low in tannon, if anythign at all

it is marketed in tescos as 'red bush' but says on the packaging that it is rooibos from SA

You can also find it through these people:

http://www.celestialseasonings.com/produ..._index.php

Jangar, this particular one can be bought at Søstrene Grene. They also have other interesting teas, like Indian Spice, and Chai.

All the Celestial Seasonings teas are also Caffeine free...