FollowWhen you think of teenagers powering through exam week, you’d probably picture lots of coffee, energy drinks, or perhaps sugary snacks or chips. But in our home, Cass, my youngest daughter, has taken a slightly different route—and it surprised me. What keeps her calm through long study sessions isn’t just coffee and tea, but more specifically, Rooibos tea.
During the exam period, Cass usually drinks coffee at home before heading to school. And she requests Rooibos tea in her Thermos flask, which she brings to school. She drinks it almost daily during exam season. I always remove the tea bag before packing it so the flavor doesn’t get too strong. Also, tea bags contain microplastics, which are harmful to our health. Yesterday, she reminded me again to restock our Rooibos supply, which is running low.
Curious, I asked her why she liked Rooibos tea so much—after all, it’s often considered a “grown-up” drink, more popular among health-conscious adults. Her answer? “Rooibos tea calms me.” That got me intrigued. I turned to Google to dig deeper and found out that Rooibos tea, besides being caffeine-free, offers a wealth of health benefits. One of the most impressive is that it helps reduce cortisol, the stress hormone. No wonder it’s her go-to during stressful exam weeks—it’s like a natural chill pill in a cup!
Our current stash is the Dragonfly Tea brand, always gifted by relatives visiting from England. It’s been our Rooibos staple for many years. But since our supply is dwindling, I’ll be browsing online for alternative brands available locally.
Personally, I love my Rooibos tea infused with red dates. The warm aroma and natural sweetness of red dates pair beautifully with the earthy tones of Rooibos. It’s soothing, grounding, and perfect as a wind-down drink in the evening.
Do you drink Rooibos tea too? If so, how do you like it brewed?
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