Red tea, also known as rooibos, is an herbal, caffeine-free tea made from a South African red bush. It can be made into a hot or iced tea and is high in antioxidants, vitamins and minerals. This tasty tea boasts many health benefits that can make it a welcome addition to your daily beverage repertoire.
Good for Bones
Red tea contains calcium, manganese and fluoride. All of these minerals help build and maintain strong bones and teeth. Drinking red tea provides extra calcium each day without having to worry about the calorie and fat intake that comes with certain calcium-rich foods.
Good for Allergies
Red tea treats eczema, hay fever and bronchitis. Drinking the tea or applying it topically as a paste mixture of red tea powder and water, or mixed with aloe vera gel helps soothe allergic skin reactions.
Good for Skin
Red tea contains alpha hydroxy acid and zinc, which are beneficial for the skin. Alpha hydroxy acid helps exfoliate and rejuvenate the skin, resulting in a more even complexion. Zinc is a mineral essential to wound healing and can help heal acne and acne scars. You can apply red tea powder directly on your skin to eliminate acne, heal sunburns and treat other skin conditions.
Antioxidants and More
Red tea is rich in antioxidants that neutralize free radicals, substances that damage DNA and cause cancer. Red tea aids digestion and settles your stomach. It contains anti-inflammatory properties and can promote a healthy metabolism.
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