Rooibos is well known to be one of the most relaxing hot beverages you can brew. The needle shaped leaves of the Red Bush, (Latin: Aspalathus linearis) produce a caffeine free drink that is noted by nutritionists and health consultants the world over for its soothing character.

Traditionally chai, with its base mixture of ginger, cardamom, cinnamon, and clove, is considered to be one of the more overtly spicy and exhilarating blends.

Because of the two conflicting characteristics of this tea, it makes a great late afternoon drink. It wont keep you up all night, but it might give you that last boost of energy to get you through the day.

Ingredients: Rooibos, ginger root, cinnamon, green cardamom, pepper, and cinnamon
Origin: South Africa
Preparation:
Bring freshly drawn cold water to a rolling boil. Place 1 heaping teaspoon of tea for each cup into the teapot. Pour the boiling water into the teapot. Cover and let steep for 6 minutes. While the tea is brewing prepare your cup to receive the chai – put 2 teaspoons of sugar in the cup and add milk (about 20%) of the cup’s volume. When the chai is ready – pour into your cup.