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

🔬 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. 😴☕

22/05/2026

6 cups a day isn't a challenge. It's just a rhythm, something that fits into the day you're already having.

☕Morning mug
☕Midday break
☕That 3pm moment when you need to step away from the screen.

Six cups happens when you stop thinking about it as a goal.

No plans. No notifications worth checking. Just a good book, a blanket and a pot that keeps going.Some days, 6 cups happ...
15/05/2026

No plans. No notifications worth checking. Just a good book, a blanket and a pot that keeps going.

Some days, 6 cups happens without you even trying, and those are the best ones. ☀️

There’s a kind of connection that Rooibos creates.It’s in the early mornings before the day starts. In the catch-ups tha...
11/05/2026

There’s a kind of connection that Rooibos creates.

It’s in the early mornings before the day starts. In the catch-ups that run longer than planned. In the moments where nothing big is happening, but it still feels like enough.

Rooibos has always been part of those in-between spaces.

Who comes to mind when you think of your next cup?

Cup #1 sorted before you even open your eyes. ☕Quick method:🌿 Brew a strong cup of Rooibos, deep colour, big flavour.🥣 ...
08/05/2026

Cup #1 sorted before you even open your eyes. ☕

Quick method:
🌿 Brew a strong cup of Rooibos, deep colour, big flavour.
🥣 Mix with rolled oats, a splash of milk and a pinch of cinnamon.
🌙 Pop it in the fridge overnight.

Top with:
Banana and honey / stewed apple and ginger / whatever's in the fruit bowl.

😌 Warm, grounding and genuinely easy. The kind of breakfast that makes the morning feel like it's going your way.

🧠 Rooibos has been studied beyond its flavour, with research exploring how it may support cellular function in the brain...
04/05/2026

🧠 Rooibos has been studied beyond its flavour, with research exploring how it may support cellular function in the brain.

Research from Stellenbosch University shows that the bioactive compounds in Rooibos, particularly aspalathin and quercetin, may help protect mitochondrial function in brain cells. These are the cells responsible for focus, memory and clear thinking.

✨ It is not a solution for a chaotic inbox. But it is a clear example of South African research exploring how an everyday cup could support the brain at a cellular level.

Six cups a day. Start with one. ☕

🩸 Rooibos has been studied not just for its flavour, but for how it may interact with systems in the body that help regu...
30/04/2026

🩸 Rooibos has been studied not just for its flavour, but for how it may interact with systems in the body that help regulate blood pressure.

One area researchers have explored is angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE). This enzyme plays a role in controlling how tight or relaxed your blood vessels are, which influences blood pressure.

❤️ In a study with healthy volunteers, scientists observed that drinking Rooibos was associated with a short-term reduction in ACE activity. This suggests Rooibos may interact with pathways linked to cardiovascular health.

That doesn’t mean Rooibos replaces medical treatment. But studies like this show researchers are actively exploring how this South African infusion may support the body’s natural processes. 🌿

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