A group of Dutch researchers has demonstrated, for the first time, that Rooibos tea has strong antiviral activity against rotaviruses that cause serious infections, often with fatal consequences.

As children go back to school for the last term, warmer weather means mothers packing lunchboxes should give some thought to hydration.

Stellenbosch, 28 August 2012

In a three-year study supported by the SA Rooibos Council (2009 – 2011) Prof Lizette Joubert and her team at the Nietvoorbij Research Institute of Agricultural Research Council looked at the variation in phenolic content and antioxidant activity of fermented Rooibos tea, and how this is affected by different production seasons and quality grades.

This is the 3rd edition of the South African Rooibos Council’s Newsletter – a tool to keep our members and stakeholders up to date on developments in the industry, specifically the activities of the Council.

Please click here to download the SARC June 2012 Newsletter.