Banana in your tea? You must think we are bananas! Trust us when we say once you’ve tried it, you’ll never go back. For a caffeine-free blend of rooibos and banana loveliness with no added sugar or artificial sweeteners, shake it up with this creamy Pud Without Sin.
What is a Pud Without Sin, I hear you ask? At Twist Teas our Pud Without Sin range is a collection of delicious and guilt-free pudding teas that really satisfies a sweet tooth. No caffeine, no added sugar or sweeteners, and next-to-no calories, these blends are the perfect choice for an after-dinner treat.
Banana Shake is a Great Taste Award winning tea. View our other award-winning blends.
Rooibos is the main ingredient in Banana Shake tea, a herb that is super-charged with health benefits.
 What is rooibos?
Pronounced ‘Roy-Boss’, rooibos is a herbal tea that is naturally caffeine-free and bursting with antioxidants. This rich, nutty brew with a dark copper hue is also low in tannins, a chemical often present in less premium black tea and green tea that can cause a bitter flavour and interfere with iron absorption.Â
The Rooibos (red bush) plant is only grown in one place, the Cederberg region near Cape Town, South Africa. If we could grow rooibos in the UK, we would!  The leaves and stems are taken from the flowering shrub and crushed before leaving to ferment and dry in the sun, a process that has remained virtually unchanged for 300 years. The distinct red colour is derived from this fermentation process.
What are the benefits of rooibos?
Rooibos really packs a punch when it comes to health benefits.Â
- Rooibos is naturally caffeine-free and, with its full-bodied taste, is a perfect substitution for black tea.
- Rooibos is low in tannins, a chemical that can interfere with iron absorption.
- Rooibos is packed full of antioxidants, which may provide anti-cancer benefits.
- One antioxidant, aspalathin, present in rooibos may help balance blood sugar levels, good news for those at risk of Diabetes.
- The high amounts of flavanol in rooibos may help keep our hearts healthy due to its anti-inflammatory properties.
- Preliminary studies suggest that rooibos may help slow the speed of decline in bone density.
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Blends with Benefits
Every Twist Tea blend is created from the finest, ethically sourced whole-leaf ingredients.  Our plastic free Banana Shake tea bags are hand blended in the UK and hand packed in plastic free packaging. What sets us apart from the competition are the functional herbs, botanicals and spices added to many of our blends reputed to offer health and wellbeing benefits.
Brewing Instructions
Simply infuse for 3 to 5 minutes in warm milk or boiling water. If brewed in water, serve with an optional splash of milk.
For an even more indulgent treat add frothy milk to create a Banana Shake Latte.
Recipe Ideas
Want to go further with Twist Tea’s Banana Shake? Learn how to convert our Banana Shake into a delicious Bananacotta.
Ingredients
Rooibos (90%), Freeze-Dried Banana (6%), Sunflower Petals, Natural Flavouring.
Dietary InformationÂ
Caffeine free, no added sugar, gluten free, soya free, vegetarian, vegan, wheat free, dairy free.
Allergen Information
Packed in an environment that contains nuts.
Can’t get enough of rooibos? View our other rooibos blends.
Are you a commercial customer and wish to order Pure Rooibos in bulk? Please visit our trade page for more information.
