Vibrant in color and rich in flavor, rooibos is a South African plant cherished for its naturally sweet, nutty taste. Often enjoyed as a soothing tea or latte, it’s also known as bush tea or red tea. While traditional red rooibos is fermented, the green variety is unfermented and offers a lighter profile with equally impressive benefits.
Studies have shown that drinking rooibos can increase the glutathione ratio by 87.47%! A remarkable boost for one of the body's most powerful antioxidants, essential for immunity, detoxification, and cellular repair.
A recent meta-analysis further suggests that rooibos helps protect against the complications of diabetes and insulin resistance. Its unique compound, aspalathin, plays a key role in balancing blood sugar. Animal studies even indicate that rooibos may protect the heart against oxidative stress, and with its ability to help regulate histamine production.
