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A cup of Intaba Rooibos before bedtime ensures a good night's rest as it is naturally caffeine free.
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Rooibos tea is often used as a beverage for infants who are allergic to cows milk formulas or suffer from colic. Warning: It is not an infant food, but may be used as a substitute for other beverages in the case of an allergic reaction.
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In South Africa, rooibos tea is recommended for bathing infants and children with allergic skin conditions, such as nappy rash and atopic eczema. It has been found to have a soothing, non-drying effect to the skin.
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It also takes the sting out of sunburned skin. Add a few Intaba Rooibos bags to bath water to soothe the skin.
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A supply of cold Intaba Rooibos tea can be kept in the fridge for up to two weeks. The high antioxidant levels act as a natural preservative.
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Delicious iced tea can be made by using cold Rooibos with sugar/honey and lemon juice or blending it with clear fruit juices.
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Powdered or frozen cold drink concentrates can be diluted with cold Intaba Rooibos tea instead of water.
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Intaba Rooibos tea is very economical to use - one can easily make two cups using only one tea bag. Because of its low tannin content, the leaves or bags can also be reheated more than once without the development of any after-taste.
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It can be kept warm for hours in a thermos flask, without loss of flavour.
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One can brew one's own herbal tea by adding cinnamon, fresh herbs or lemon to it.
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Rooibos can also substitute milk or water in many recipes. Soak dried fruit overnight in cold Intaba Rooibos tea for added taste.
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Intaba Rooibos tea can be used as a base in marinades for meat and chicken, as it is a natural meat tenderizer.
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One can also use it for extra flavour in sauces and to dissolve stock cubes.
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When soaked over a long period of time, it can influence the colour of food and materials and therefore acts as a natural, semi-permanent dye.
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One can give dark hair a beautiful shine by rinsing it with strong Intaba Rooibos tea.
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Cold Intaba Rooibos tea bags on tired or red eyes have a soothing effect.
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If you wash your face with Intaba Rooibos tea instead of water it could improve your complexion because it's an excellent, natural skin freshener. |
