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Loopyloo100
21st July 2008, 08:05
Redbush tea? - Rooibus (as drunk by Mma Ramotswe so I read even though I've not read the 1st book yet!)

I saw some on the supermarket shelf yesterday and thought I'd try it as it's caffeine free. One minute I think I like it and the next I'm not so sure, but I'm going to persevere and see how it goes as I like a hot drink, but don't like to much caffeine and am not keen on anything decaf!
lovesreading06
21st July 2008, 08:27
I haven't tried that and don't think i will.
Icecream
21st July 2008, 13:10
Yes, I drank this a lot when in Africa. It is a German drink, but as namibia is a German colony, they drink it a lot. I loved it. I keep meaning to buy some when I go shopping. I'm going to write it on my shopping list now for this week.
happyanddandy
21st July 2008, 15:28
Yes - drink every day - I try not to have caffeine at all as it makes my palpitations worse. I don't take milk in my tea ordinarily and I think Redbush tastes better without. It is much more expensive than ordinary tea :smile2:
Kell
21st July 2008, 16:09
I've had it once or twice - it's rather nice. And you should DEFINITELY read the book - it's lovely! :)
Loopyloo100
21st July 2008, 16:35
And you should DEFINITELY read the book - it's lovely! :)

I most certainly will - it's on my TBR pile! I look forward to it
Echo
22nd July 2008, 00:17
I've tried it and I have some, but to me, it tastes a little like cough syrup. I prefer green tea.
ii
22nd July 2008, 08:11
I like Rooibos mixed with spices, as many of the "pure" blends taste like boiled grass more than anything else. But I do like it a lot!
Roland Butter
22nd July 2008, 08:28
I haven't tried that and don't think i will.

:lol: Good call, Laura!

My wife drinks redbush tea a fair bit, but I'm not a fan. Can't be doing with all that hippy stuff myself ...
Echo
22nd July 2008, 08:55
I like Rooibos mixed with spices, as many of the "pure" blends taste like boiled grass more than anything else. But I do like it a lot!

What kind of spices do you use? I usually just put honey in it, but I'll try anything to get rid of the medicinal taste!
madaboutbooks
22nd July 2008, 15:29
Redbush (rooibos) tea is an acquired taste. I have been drinking it for a few years now and have it with rice milk, as I don't drink ordinary milk. If I ever drink ordinary tea now it seems very weak and bitter! :smile2:
Icecream
22nd July 2008, 19:07
It is definitely best without milk.
happyanddandy
22nd July 2008, 20:51
It is definitely best without milk.
Agreed - my OH puts milk in - ugh!
robson65
5th August 2008, 14:15
I drink Rooibos Orange and its really nice. Got just a hint of orange in it.
The brand is Lord Nelson and I buy it from Lidl.

Robson
Loopyloo100
5th August 2008, 17:29
I've just tried the redbush with vanilla and think it's yum!
lovesreading06
10th August 2008, 22:13
I know i said i wasn't going to try but i might now. Just to see what it taste like.
Susanne
25th August 2008, 19:07
Yes, I drank this a lot when in Africa. It is a German drink, but as namibia is a German colony, they drink it a lot. I loved it. I keep meaning to buy some when I go shopping. I'm going to write it on my shopping list now for this week.

Please correct me if I am wrong but could it be that you confuse rooibus (redbush) tea with rose hip tea ? We used to drink that a lot in Germany as cooled down it tastes a bit like pop without the sugar and fizzyness. Up until two years ago I never ever heard of Rooibus tea. I used to love the rose hip tea but can't stand Rooibus tea unless it is the Tetley's vanilla version which is quite nice.

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Icecream
25th August 2008, 19:17
No, I only know it as Rooibos so I can't confuse it. There was a German woman in our team in Africa who was enthusiastic about how good it was, and I loved it, which is why I remember it, although I was wrong about it being German. It seems the Germans took it from South Africa, but for the same reason (Namibia and South Africa being German colonies) so I wasn't that wrong and it is still known in Germany. I know that.
Susanne
25th August 2008, 21:13
No, I only know it as Rooibos so I can't confuse it. There was a German woman in our team in Africa who was enthusiastic about how good it was, and I loved it, which is why I remember it, although I was wrong about it being German. It seems the Germans took it from South Africa, but for the same reason (Namibia and South Africa being German colonies) so I wasn't that wrong and it is still known in Germany. I know that.

I'm sorry, I did not mean to imply that you were wrong. It was just a thought as rose hip tea is very popular over in Germany.

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Icecream
26th August 2008, 12:33
It's OK, don't worry about it. I didn't mean to sound offended.:)