Rooibos Council

Rooibos Council The South African Rooibos Council (SARC) is an independent organisation which promotes rooibos and its attributes to the public.

SARC also protects the interests of the rooibos consumer and that of SARC stakeholders; and supports various rooibos-related

🧪 “Six cups a day” is not a random recommendation. It comes from clinical research on Rooibos and how its plant compound...
15/06/2026

🧪 “Six cups a day” is not a random recommendation. It comes from clinical research on Rooibos and how its plant compounds interact with the body.

Rooibos contains polyphenols, natural compounds that help protect cells against oxidative stress linked to ageing, pollution and everyday wear on the body. One of the most interesting is aspalathin, a flavonoid unique to Rooibos.

📊 In human studies, participants who drank six cups of Rooibos daily for six weeks showed improvements in antioxidant status and reductions in certain cardiovascular risk markers.

💡 Researchers also found preparation matters. The Rooibos was steeped properly, usually around 5 minutes, allowing more of the beneficial compounds to be released into the cup.

It’s a simple habit, backed by some surprisingly detailed science. 🌿

🫖 Six cups sounds like a lot. Here's how easily it fits:☀️ 1 cup with breakfast🕙 1 cup at mid-morning tea break🍽️ 2 cups...
14/06/2026

🫖 Six cups sounds like a lot. Here's how easily it fits:

☀️ 1 cup with breakfast
🕙 1 cup at mid-morning tea break
🍽️ 2 cups with lunch
🕔 1 cup in the afternoon
🌙 1 cup before bed

That's 6 cups without any effort.

Research from Prof Marnewick et al. recommends 6 cups daily as the optimal intake for maximum health benefit. ✔️

12/06/2026

🌿 Here’s a glimpse of what Rooibos looks like at the end of the harvest season.

The last leaves have been hand-cut and placed into sacks, ready to be transported to drying yards where they will be left in the sun to dry.

Have you ever visited a Rooibos farm?

🌞 A refreshing twist on your winter Rooibos ritualRooibos & Ginger Iced CoolerServes 4 | Prep: 10 min + chill timeYou ne...
12/06/2026

🌞 A refreshing twist on your winter Rooibos ritual

Rooibos & Ginger Iced Cooler
Serves 4 | Prep: 10 min + chill time

You need:
• 6 Rooibos bags
• 1 litre freshly boiled water
• 2cm fresh ginger, thinly sliced
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 1 tbsp honey or agave
• Fresh mint + ice to serve
• Optional: sparkling water for fizz

How to make it:
1. Steep 6 Rooibos bags and ginger in 1 litre boiling water for 5 minutes. Remove bags.
2. Stir in honey and lemon while warm.
3. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
4. Serve over ice with fresh mint. Top with sparkling water if desired.

Six cups, done deliciously. 🍋🧊

Rooibos Vanilla Oat Latte☀️ Your new morning ritual, made right here at home.Rooibos Vanilla Oat LatteServes 1 | Prep: 5...
11/06/2026

Rooibos Vanilla Oat Latte
☀️ Your new morning ritual, made right here at home.

Rooibos Vanilla Oat Latte
Serves 1 | Prep: 5 min

What you need:
• 1 Rooibos bag
• 180ml freshly boiled water
• 120ml oat milk (or full cream)
• ½ tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tsp honey (optional)
• Pinch of cinnamon

How to make it:
1. Steep the Rooibos bag in 180ml boiling water for 5 minutes
2. Remove the bag. Stir in honey and vanilla.
3. Froth the oat milk (shake in a jar, or use a frother) until creamy and foamy.
4. Pour the oat milk over your Rooibos brew.
5. Dust with cinnamon and serve immediately.

Naturally caffeine-free, naturally sweet, this is South Africa in a cup. ☕🌿

28/05/2026

In the wild Cederberg, Rooibos is shaped by heat, wind, and time - thriving where little else can.

Bare, sun-baked and quietly spectacular. This is what a Rooibos farm looks like after harvest.

Most people never see this part. But this is where every cup begins. 🌿

🔬 Rooibos doesn’t just get absorbed and disappear. It interacts with your body in stages.Recent research is looking at h...
27/05/2026

🔬 Rooibos doesn’t just get absorbed and disappear. It interacts with your body in stages.

Recent research is looking at how Rooibos compounds are broken down in the gut, and how those metabolites may influence both gut health and cardiovascular function.

🧠 The gut plays a bigger role than most people realise. It helps regulate inflammation, supports immune function, and even influences heart health.

What researchers are finding is that Rooibos compounds may become more biologically active after digestion, meaning the benefits aren’t just in the plant itself, but in how your body processes it.

💡 It’s a shift in thinking. From what Rooibos contains, to what it becomes once your body gets involved.

Worth paying attention to. 🌿

26/05/2026

🔬 Rooibos is being studied for how it interacts with inflammation, one of the key processes behind many chronic conditions and ageing.

In studies, Rooibos extracts have shown the ability to reduce markers linked to inflammation and oxidative stress. Researchers believe compounds like nothofagin and quercetin may help regulate how the body responds to cellular stress.

🩸 What’s interesting is the link to metabolic health. These same pathways are closely tied to how the body manages blood sugar and fat storage.
💡 This doesn’t mean Rooibos is a treatment. But it does suggest it may play a supportive role in maintaining balance in systems that are often under pressure in modern lifestyles.

A simple cup, with a bit more going on behind the scenes. 🌿

26/05/2026

The golden rule of this routine…don’t try to be perfect.
Simply anchor your day around Rooibos moments in the morning, afternoon & at night.

That alone can shift your hormones more than you think✨✨

After 2pm, caffeine starts working against you. It stays in your system for up to 8 hours, which means that afternoon fl...
25/05/2026

After 2pm, caffeine starts working against you. It stays in your system for up to 8 hours, which means that afternoon flat white might be why you're still staring at the ceiling at 11pm.

Rooibos gives you the same warmth, the same ritual, the same moment of stepping away from the screen. Just without the sleep debt.

Try the swap this week. Your future self will be unconscious by 10. 😴☕

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