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What makes Red Tea the latest health fad?

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What makes Red Tea the latest health fad?

Last updated on - Jan 18, 2019, 15:57 ISTShare fbshare twshare pinshareComments (0)

01/8What is Red Tea?

Red Tea a.k.a Rooibos Tea refers to a unique variety of tea that is made from the dried leaves of the rooibos bush that is cultivated in the Western and Eastern Capes of South Africa. According to the Oxford dictionary, rooibos means ‘red bush’ and it’s been a few decades that this variety of tea has captured the international market because of its USP of being ‘caffeine-free’. According to tea connoisseurs it tastes similar to Hibiscus tea and has a very earthy flavour.

02/8How to drink Red Tea?

According to tea experts, red tea can be consumed either hot or cold, with milk, sugar, lemon or honey. Internationally, this tea has made its way to cafes and coffee shops, where it is added to lattes and espressos to give an earthy aftertaste.

03/8What makes it so popular?

According to nutritionists, the quality of being totally herbal and caffeine-free makes it an ideal alternative to black tea or coffee. It is good for those who wish to quit caffeine intake and balance their metabolism. In recent times, the tea has become a fad because of numerous health benefits it provides including weight loss, anti-diabetic effects and smooth digestion.

04/8 Good for skin

They are rich in polyphenols that help boost skin health. Internationally, this tea is known to have anti-ageing properties that protect the skin from bacteria and disorders.

05/8Effective in weight loss

According to health experts, consuming red tea on a daily basis helps in keeping weight under control. The antioxidants present in the tea help burn calories more effectively and also facilitate in improving metabolism.

06/8 Boosts immunity

The anti-bacterial properties of this tea help improve the immunity power of the body. It is advisable to drink this tea during the winter season to protect the body from bacterial infections and allergy.

07/8Good for heart

Free of caffeine, red tea with its high amount of antioxidants helps boost heart health. It reduces palpitations and other heart-related issues.

08/8Regulates diabetes

According to a recent study, the polyphenol aspalathin present in the tea leaves helps fight insulin resistance and also balances blood sugar level. It is advisable for people suffering from type-2 diabetes to consume red tea on a daily basis to regulate it.