Comments on: Introducing African Red Bush Tea ( Rooibos )

By: Heidi

Heidi — Mon, 15 Sep 2014 15:21:47 +0000

Thank you, Jane! That caramel apple tea does sound good.

By: Jane

Jane — Tue, 02 Sep 2014 09:19:51 +0000

Thank you so much for all your helpful information on this website. Black tea has also been my most difficult thing to give up! I discovered The Republic of Tea’s Caramel Apple Red Tea (African Rooibos) which tastes wonderful hot with milk. I look forward to trying the other teas you mentioned.

By: Heidi

Heidi — Fri, 16 May 2014 13:55:35 +0000

You’re welcome, Margaret.
I’ve heard good things about the Tetley brand from other readers (it’s a UK brand right?). I’ve been using Tega Organic rooibos to make kumbacha, and it’s a really bold tea that’s fabulous served hot with milk or iced. It’s much closer in taste to the traditional redbush teas you get in South Africa than the Madagascar Vanilla tea I reviewed above, although the Madagascar Vanilla is still my favorite as a warm evening comfort tea.

By: Margaret

Margaret — Mon, 05 May 2014 18:28:56 +0000

Thanks for this article – I am following a low oxalate diet to try to alleviate the symptoms of Fibromyalgia. I too am finding it difficult to give up my first cup ofblack tea of the day- which my husband to be kindly bring up to me in bed! I needed confirmation that substituting red bush would be ok now I know I can do it with confidence. I am using Tetley red bush and vanilla – left to brew for 5 minutes it’s strong enough to withstand milk and tastes great.

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By: Heidi

Heidi — Sun, 21 Jul 2013 02:58:30 +0000

I agree! Now that I’ve gotten used to it, I like it even more than black tea.

By: jenxo

jenxo — Sun, 21 Jul 2013 01:02:37 +0000

I love my rooibos , thank goodness I don’t have to give that up

By: Heidi

Heidi — Tue, 28 May 2013 16:45:31 +0000

Hi, Elaine.
All brewed coffees so far have tested low oxalate. But you add the grounds back into the coffee at the end to make Greek Coffee, correct? In that case, I’m not sure. As far as I know, no one’s ever tested the grounds and they could be really high.

By: Michelle B

Michelle B — Tue, 28 May 2013 08:37:23 +0000

Hi Heidi.
Thanks for your info. I got a sample of rooibos tea from my favorite tea supplier(Elmstock Tea Perth WA) in the hope that it would be low oxalate and finding your info has really lifted my spirits. Some times you just want a “cuppa”. Also I noticed in your reply to Liza G July 12 2012 you mentioned chocolate liquid stevia. So I’ll see if I can cope with liquid stevia as I know the powdered form is a real no go. Hives and FM aches for days. Plus you know about low oxalate chocolate syrup what more could a girl ask for. I don’t crave the tea and chocolate so much any more but winter is fast approaching! So thanks for three lots of info, maybe I’ll be able to enjoy my tea and also kick the sugar addiction out the door.

By: Elaine Richey

Elaine Richey — Wed, 01 May 2013 18:56:57 +0000

Hey all! Was wondering about the oxalate level in Greek coffee? I’ve heard recently it’s good for the heart and would hate to give it up. However, with my VV and related issues, I will if I have to:)

Elaine