Eleven O'clock Rooibosch Teabags

Advantages: It's scrummy!
Disadvantages: I've developed a 20 bag a day habit

...I was first introduced to Eleven O'Clock tea in Johannesburg when I was about thirteen and I have to admit I entirely forgot about it in the presence of more exciting things, like kudus and elephants and lions and cheetahs... Until I was carefully perusing the tea aisle in Canterbury Wholefoods that is (kiddie in a sweet shop, that's me in the tea section), and there it was. A new tea for me to try! Oh the joy! It was only when I opened up the packet ...
...ain't broke, don't fix it", Eleven O'Clock tea comes in a box that looks like it belongs on the shelf of 1930's House. In bold cream, red and blue, the front shows a picture of a caring mother figure in a fetching apron beaming at her young child as she pours it a lovely cup of Rooibosch tea. We all know that real children would just snort and shout "I'm not drinking that it smells of hospitals. Where's the Sunny D?", but I personally would rather ... Read review

Advantages: Healthy
Disadvantages: The FlavourExpensive

This herbal tea comes from the Republic of South Africa. It is cultivated in the Cedarberg mountain region of that nation and enjoys great popularity in South Africa Reputedly cultivation of this rather unique tea actually began in the 1930's and since then its popularity has grown,especially in these health conscious times. My wife was recommended to try this tea by a lady that she goes walking with. Carol her friend said she ought to try this ...
...a natural,organic tea which the makers claim with justification, that it is free of artificial ingredients. It is also allegedly caffeine free and unlike black teas,it is said to be low in tannin. Rooibos tea supplies your body with Vitamin C, Calcium and Iron and is rich in anti oxidants.In south Africa studies have been undertaken which indicates that it aids health problems such as insommnia,irritability,headaches,nervous tension and even hypertension. ... Read review

Advantages: very healthy, refreshing...
Disadvantages: a bit dearer than black tea

Rooibos (redbush) tea is a refreshing drink grown in South Africa. Apparently the plant is very fussy where it grows, and attempts to cultivate it elsewhere around the globe have failed! The demand for this alternative to black tea is growing all the time, mainly because of the health benefits and versatility. Enjoy it either hot or cold, and is a good replacement for black tea or coffee. It contains many trace elements and minerals, and tops up ...
...is quite high, and usually works out as more than double the price of decent black tea, but I believe that the quality of the rooibos tea, and the fact that the bags can be used twice all count towards its value as a healthy drink worth purchasing. When you open the box the scent that greets you is lovely. Light and refreshing, a little similar to regular black tea, but much lighter and "cleaner". The tea inside the bags is a deep rich red/brown ... Read review