Sip your rooibos tea any time of the day for a heavenly taste
by Larry Taggart Article writerTea is a beverage that never bores us – we love to have a cup every
morning, be it summer or winter. It is actually amazing that tea comes
in various flavours and it is worthwhile sampling some of them. Not only
do you get the health benefits of tea but also the different flavour
samples that make tea even more special. Products like rooibos tea and
white tea are now freely available in the UK and they already have a
massive number of takers.
The best part of tea is that it can be
made in the simplest manner. You hardly need time for making a steaming
cup in the morning and once done, the tea creates a heavenly aromatic
atmosphere inside your home. A cup of tea in the morning also offers you
the perfect opportunity to spend some quality time with yourself or
your partner. Legend has it that Shen Nung, the Chinese Emperor,
discovered tea in 2737 BC when a leaf fell into a bowl of hot water.
Since then, tea has remained the favourite beverage of many all over the
world.
The modern teas have less caffeine content and focus more
on natural aroma. Tea is a highly flexible beverage that can be easily
blended with a wide range of natural herbs and plant extracts to give it
that special status.
While China and India are the first names
that come to mind in relation to tea, the beverage is made in many other
parts of the world too. For centuries, rooibos tea has been cultivated
in South Africa and it has a slightly sweet and smooth taste that is
gaining worldwide popularity. This tea is devoid of caffeine and
contains high doses of vitamins and anti-oxidants. This tea can be had
at any time of the day and instantly refreshes you.
White tea, on
the other hand, is primarily harvested in China and is also produced in
countries like India, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Thailand. This tea has
different styles but broadly, it refers to the young leaves of Camellia
sinensis plant that have been minimally processed. While the name of
this tea contains white, it has a pale yellow colour when brewed.
It
is said that this tea was once exclusively reserved for the emperors
because of its health benefits. The tender buds are handpicked on two
days every year just before the leaves open. Since the processing is
minimal, this tea is naturally sweet and delicate and has a subtle
taste. High in anti-oxidants, this variety of teas has a small caffeine
content.
You can have your tea in any form and the delicious
aroma of it is bound to do great things to your body. These days, teas
are available in different flavours and each blend has its own unique
taste and benefits. Making your cup of tea is as simple as they come –
brew the tea leaves in hot water for a couple of minutes and you are
ready for a heavenly sip.
Both rooibos tea and white tea are low in caffeine and high in anti-oxidants.
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