Tea that heals

MAGIC TO ENJOY WHAT IS HEALTHY Enmasse brew helps blood pressure and is good for fighting the common cold and anxiety.

Iwas first introduced to enmasse tea while visiting Cape Town in August. The weather was hot and cold, damp, moody and aggressively windy, all at the same time, typical of Cape Town.

To prevent catching a cold, I went to V&A Waterfront for a warm beverage. I came across an attractive shop display decked out with tea accessories and a variety of flavoured tea: the enmasse tea stand.

Enmasse Tea Merchants is an offshoot of Enmasse Massage. Enmasse is a South African brand established in 2010.

Its goal is to change the notion of a tea ceremony by combining the allure of authenticity with convenience.

Because I was sceptical of trying something new, I bought a cup of their green rooibos, made from the plant, which is indigenous to the Western Cape.

After 10 minutes of brewing, I had my tea in my hand and the shop assistant solemnly promised it would combat colds.

I also learnt that it has antiaging properties, is great for stabilising blood pressure and assists if you are diabetic, anxious or have high cholesterol. It also helps your digestion, among other things.

Emnasse’s brand of tea is authentic in the that it is sourced locally and it comes in 12 flavours is an experience. And it’s best drunk without sugar.

I can assure you that after every cup, I am overcome with a sense of calmness.

Because I suffer from anxiety, I have started using the tea as a natural remedy – instead of buying expensive antidepressants.