Loopyloo100 Posted July 21, 2008 Posted July 21, 2008 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! Quote
Icecream Posted July 21, 2008 Posted July 21, 2008 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. Quote
happyanddandy Posted July 21, 2008 Posted July 21, 2008 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 Quote
Kell Posted July 21, 2008 Posted July 21, 2008 I've had it once or twice - it's rather nice. And you should DEFINITELY read the book - it's lovely! Quote
Loopyloo100 Posted July 21, 2008 Author Posted July 21, 2008 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 Quote
Echo Posted July 22, 2008 Posted July 22, 2008 I've tried it and I have some, but to me, it tastes a little like cough syrup. I prefer green tea. Quote
Guest ii Posted July 22, 2008 Posted July 22, 2008 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! Quote
Roland Butter Posted July 22, 2008 Posted July 22, 2008 I haven't tried that and don't think i will. 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 ... Quote
Echo Posted July 22, 2008 Posted July 22, 2008 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! Quote
madaboutbooks Posted July 22, 2008 Posted July 22, 2008 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! Quote
happyanddandy Posted July 22, 2008 Posted July 22, 2008 It is definitely best without milk. Agreed - my OH puts milk in - ugh! Quote
robson65 Posted August 5, 2008 Posted August 5, 2008 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 Quote
Loopyloo100 Posted August 5, 2008 Author Posted August 5, 2008 I've just tried the redbush with vanilla and think it's yum! Quote
Susanne Posted August 25, 2008 Posted August 25, 2008 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. x Quote
Icecream Posted August 25, 2008 Posted August 25, 2008 (edited) 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. Edited August 25, 2008 by Icecream Quote
Susanne Posted August 25, 2008 Posted August 25, 2008 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. x Quote
Icecream Posted August 26, 2008 Posted August 26, 2008 It's OK, don't worry about it. I didn't mean to sound offended. Quote
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