Pure South African Red Rooibos Tea
The warm ruby-red drink from South Africa’s Cederberg mountains: fine needle-like leaves ferment naturally into a tea with a light, earthy honey sweetness, completely caffeine-free and rich in unique antioxidants found in no other plant.
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💡 Smart Nutritional Guidance
Consumption advice
A warm cup in the evening before bed relaxes the muscles and calms the nervous system; it never causes insomnia and can be drunk safely all day by adults and children.
Best preparation methods
Steep it in boiling water for 5 to 7 minutes; the leaves tolerate long steeping without turning bitter because they contain few astringent tannins.
Important Nutritional Note
It is completely free of calories and starch, so the glycemic index does not apply; it contains aspalathin, which research suggests helps improve insulin sensitivity and regulate blood glucose.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per typical portion (250 g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 1 kcal | 2.5 kcal |
| Protein | 0.1 g | 0.2 g |
| Carbohydrate | 0.2 g | 0.5 g |
| Available carbohydrate | 0.2 g | 0.5 g |
| Fat | 0 g | 0 g |
| Dietary fibre | 0 g | 0 g |
The typical portion is approximate, for comparison purposes.
Comparison & smarter alternatives
It has 1 kcal per 100 g, ranking 2 of 29 in Drinks (lowest first).
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Frequently asked questions
Does rooibos block iron absorption like regular tea?
Its big advantage is that it contains very few tannins and little oxalate, so it hardly hinders the absorption of iron or calcium.
Does rooibos contain any caffeine?
It is naturally 100% caffeine-free (not chemically decaffeinated), making it an ideal drink before bed and for people with high blood pressure.
What is the nutritional value of a 250 ml cup without sugar?
Only about 2 kcal, no starch and no fat, with a protective dose of polyphenols.
Reviewed by the WiBo Health medical team · Last reviewed 13 October 2026
Disclaimer: This guidance is for nutritional lifestyle orientation and does not constitute a diagnostic medical device under EU Regulation MDR 2017/745.