For anyone who wants to drink and eat healthily, finding just the right product is getting easier.
Those with no additives or with no chemicals used in their production are much preferred although for some odd reason, they do tend to be more expensive.
Organic rooibus tea (or red bush as it is known in other countries) and organic white tea are both great healthy and popular choices for most people.
Red bush is an herbal drink which is only produced in one small area in S.
Africa.
The process of preparing it for sale gives it a distinctive reddish brown look.
It is also produced in the green variety but the process is much more involved which makes it more expensive.
Its flavor is sometimes described as slightly nutty and many people will not take it with milk but rather with lemon.
It has a natural sweetness so some may find that adding sugar will make it too sweet.
This drink has become very popular in the Western world because of its anti oxidant properties and it is claimed to alleviate bad nerves, help with the digestion and any allergies that are being suffered.
In babies, colic can sometimes be helped by giving this drink and asthma and skin problems also fall under its usage.
The surge in popularity for this style of drink in general is probably due to the need to start living healthier lifestyles.
Obesity is at its highest in living history in the Western world and is still getting worse so finding something that is natural has become the quest of many.
In some countries this drink is often used to help those who want to stick to diets but the benefits are rather questionable on this aspect.
Buying these leaves online has also become very popular of late and many companies will offer great selections from around the world.
However, care should be taken when the supplier is not known because these leaves come in different grades which some unscrupulous companies will neglect to tell the buyer.
Of course, it goes without saying that the lower quality leaves attract far less prices so do not be afraid to ask questions before committing to buy the leaf in bulk.
Bona fide companies will have all the answers at hand and will not be afraid to give information.
If the company cannot answer the questions asked then it may be better to try a different company instead.
Also be aware that if the company is selling some of the leaves at rock bottom prices then they are probably of the lowest quality.
They will almost certainly contain dust or 'sweepings' which is the leaf that is left behind when the best leaves have been separated from the rest.
Very often these are sold in bulk to the suppliers and the dust will be almost undrinkable.
It would be a great shame to have this kind of drink as the first taste of what should be a very pleasing experience.