Researchers from Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT) are using phytosome nanotechnology – an emerging field – to enhance the bioavailability of Rooibos extracts in skin formulations.
Meet Jessica the hippo – she’s the hippo that loves rooibos tea, and one of the world’s most famous animal stars.
Among the biggest food and drinks predictions recently announced by social media network Pinterest is that afternoon tea will be the new happy hour.
New research has confirmed that the consumption of rooibos tea – and specifically unfermented or green rooibos – helps to reduce anxiety.
Many sufferers of hayfever use rooibos for nasal allergies – and a new trial is set to provide clarity on how rooibos can aid sufferers.
The use of rooibos in beverages and wellness products has grown significantly in the last 10 years, and looks set to continue as its flavour and health-giving properties become widely known.
New studies show that Rooibos has a number of performance-enhancing benefits that make it especially beneficial for athletes – including Team SA at the Olympics.
Rooibos is increasingly becoming known as a “superfood” – a premium product with prices rising alongside growing demand.
In a recent poll, South Africans indicated that they’re happiest when spending times with loved ones, sipping tea.
The SA Rooibos Council says it’s a real coup that the USD103-billion chocolate industry has taken notice of Rooibos.
