Mixing Rooibos & Coffee!

[Cognitive Heart]

Just tried this combination today with some very pleasant effects!

I took Doi Chang 'Hardwired' coffee and mixed one cup of that with one cup of organic, rejuvenating rooibos tea. Strictly coffee and rooibos. The taste was nice but the coffee seemed to dominate. It was smoother and much more hydrating than coffee alone. With rooibos, the stimulation is still there but calmer, clearer and much more enhanced in terms of energy, well-being and the ability to concentrate. Quite long lasting, too. No 'harsh comedown.' Completely satisfied!

Anyone else had this mixture or know of any history of these plants being mixed? Perhaps in some parts of Africa? I plan to add some hemp milk to the mix tomorrow.

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[HumbleTraveler]

Sounds interesting! I will try it.

Do you make your own hemp milk? I just started about 2 weeks ago and it's even better than store bought. It certainly doesnt last as long but I make 3 cups and I use a cup per day in the morning for my cereal. It has a 72 hr shelf life.

 

[Wax]

Haven't tried rooibos, but I do love the effect I get from drinking a cup of coffee and then a cup of green tea. It feels like all the jittery bodily sensations of the coffee are transmuted into a clear focused super awake and "on it" feeling in the mind, like the effects of the tea are magnified. Very nice, I'll have to try the rooibos combo.

 

[Cognitive Heart]

I do not make my own, no. Though I'm open to starting that since I buy the raw shelled seeds anyways. That is a good habit. Your own preparations are always best. Also, considering the nutrient content of hemp milk (which has zero phytates and oligosaccharides) it compliments digestion to full absorption of the given stomach material.

In South Africa, it is common to prepare rooibos tea in the same manner as black tea and add milk and sugar to taste. Other methods include a slice of lemon and using honey instead of sugar to sweeten.

Yes, mixing the teas with the coffee seems to slightly alter the stimulation. I agree that it is a fresh feeling of awake and magnified. Just above the level of subtle. I'd be interested in the effects when mixed with cannabis or possibly a strong psychedelic. It may have some anti-nauseating effects.

 

[Lichen]

This sounds like a fun experiment, I will make some perculator coffee using rooibos tea.

 

[Endurance]

.. for me personally, it's rooibos (milk - no sugar) with honey, and sometimes a dash of lemon.

From my own experience it's not often that these two are commonly served as a single beverage in SA.. well, not by taking

Doi Chang 'Hardwired' coffee and mixed one cup of that with one cup of organic, rejuvenating rooibos tea.

Although it is highly likely that there are people who might do this.

There is also redespresso.. a slight variation on what you described.

 

[Cognitive Heart]

I am currently finishing one cup of rooibos and coffee with hemp milk. Same ingredients as before but mixed with cannabis smoking. The drink helps ease any nausea as predicted. A nicer, clearer sense of well-being, feeling good! More energy but calm and enhanced function and concentration. Again, satisfied!

Judging from the variety of plants used in Africa, they probably have some connection of being used together as a medicine and beverage, as well.

 

[Infectedstyle]

Have been eyeballing the last piece of rooibos tea at my parents house for some reason because it smelled so nice but i have been trying out the common green tea variant. Since coffee has such an extremely harsh consciousness alteration for me. I finally decided on the rooibos alone as opposed to the usual and i can immediately feel the health and well-being pour into my soul for a few moments. That was a very satisfying tea moment for me.

 

[Lichen]

Made percolator coffee with three teabags of rooibos tipped into it. It was really delicious, but I didn't notice any change in psychoactive effects. That being said, I don't notice any psychoactive effects with rooibos anyway, other than perhaps the feeling of well-being that comes after enjoying any tasty hot beverage.


Edit: It's not a percolator, it's a French Press - or "plunger".

 

[Cognitive Heart]

That being said, I don't notice any psychoactive effects with rooibos anyway, other than perhaps the feeling of well-being that comes after enjoying any tasty hot beverage.

I don't necessarily feel any psychoactive effects from rooibos alone but coffee yes. A slightly greater feeling of motivation and stimulation is always present with coffee. The synergy is nice with rooibos.. mainly in terms of the hydration and taste. I do think the effects of coffee are enhanced slightly or vice versa. Good and safe for mixing and enjoying.

Utilizing the beverage this way can be beneficial rather than just for enjoying it by itself, also.