Rooibos is grown exclusively in Cedarberg of South Africa
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A supply of cold Rooibos can be
kept in the fridge for up to two weeks. Use it in food preparation
and for diluting fruit juices or concentrates.
It can also substitute
milk or water in any recipe. Make delicious milk tarts by heating
the milk and Rooibos tea bags together.
Soak dried fruit
overnight in cold Rooibos. No additional sugar to be added during
the cooking process. Its mineral content increases the nutritional
value of any dish.
Use
Rooibos as a base in marinades for meat and chicken, as it is a
neutral meat tenderizer.
You
can also use it for extra flavour in sauces and to dissolve stock
cubes.
Make delicious iced
tea by using it cold with sugar and lemon juice or different fruit
juices.
Dilute powered or
frozen cold drink concentrates with cold Rooibos instead of water.
Make hot
ëIrish
Coffeeí
by substituting the coffee with hot Rooibos.
It is very economical
to use. The leaves or bags can be reheated more than once without
the development of any after taste because it has a low tannin
content.
It can be kept warm
for hours, without loss of flavour.
Cook fruits in Rooibos
to make delicious colorful marmalade.
Brew your own herbal
tea by adding cinnamon, fresh herbs or lemon to it.
Make stew extra tangy
by replacing the water with Rooibos which tenderizes and flavours
the meat.
For appetizing baked
apples, pour it in a baking dish and spoon it over the apples from
time to time while baking.
When soaked over a
period of time, it can influence the colour of food and mate rails
and therefore acts as a dye.
Give dark hair a
beautiful shine by rinsing ir with strong Rooibos.
Use cold Rooibos tea
bags on tired or red eyes to soothe them.
Wash your face with
Rooibos instead of water to improve complexion because it is an
excellent skin freshener.
Eczema, skin
irritations or nappy rash can be treated by applying it directly on
the affected area.
It also takes the
sting out of sunburned skin. Add a few Rooibos bags to your bath
water to soothe your skin.
A cup of Rooibos
before bedtime ensures a good nights rest.
Bathe pets in a
solution of Rooibos to relieve eczema. You can also add it to their
food.