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Rooibos headache poll

Posted: Jul 6th, '09, 15:50
by Chip
This has been discussed pretty much, time for a poll.

Posted: Jul 6th, '09, 17:06
by Ebtoulson
I normally don't drink rooibos but when I do I pick green and I never get headaches from it.

Posted: Jul 10th, '09, 10:44
by Artemis
I normally break out the decaf tea later in the day, so I think my timing has something to do with it. I've only brewed a few cups of it because the taste/smell combo really just makes me feel awful... it's not necessarily a headache, but I think it's more of a case of trying to eat/drink something that you dislike or just aren't in the mood for. I'm working on finding an herbal replacement tea for roobios. I really only drink it if it's late (no white or green teas after four if I want to sleep at night) and I'm desperate.

Posted: Jul 10th, '09, 23:28
by Sam.
I drink it once or twice a week, both green and red, and I don't think I've ever gotten a headache from it. But I understand that it does that to some people; I would just avoid it, if that's the case. To me, it's mellow and somewhat sweet tisane to drink if it's night and I don't want any caffeine.

Posted: Jul 16th, '09, 10:14
by Chester Copperpot
Headaches after drinking rooibos? This is all news to me. I've been drinking both green and red rooibos teas for awhile and have never gotten a headache. Must just affect some people. It's my favorite evening or late-night tea (I'm one of those people who can't drink any sort of caffeinated tea past 6pm or it keeps me up all night)!

Posted: Jul 17th, '09, 10:54
by Artemis
They seem to be getting a little better. I ran out of herbal and it wasn't too bad, actually. I didn't steep it as long, though, just so it wasn't as strong as I'd normally brew it.

Re: Rooibos headache poll

Posted: Aug 15th, '09, 00:49
by JM
Nothing beats the cheap stuff I've been drinking. In the beginning I had a few headaches but I can't be sure it was the Rooibos.

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Re: Rooibos headache poll

Posted: Aug 29th, '09, 12:37
by brad4419
Nope never.

Im not a huge fan of rooibos but drink it occasionally with no problems...yet.

Re: Rooibos headache poll

Posted: Aug 31st, '09, 10:58
by thirtysixbelow
I drink Rooibos at night before bed and the first 2 times I tried it I had huge headaches the next morning. It's extremely odd for me to wake up with a headache so it's pretty strong evidence to me. The headaches stopped happening after the 3rd time or so. Totally worth it :)

Re: Rooibos headache poll

Posted: Sep 24th, '09, 12:41
by AlexZorach
I haven't heard of this before!

Re: Rooibos headache poll

Posted: Oct 20th, '09, 23:59
by judyw
I love Rooibos and have never gotten headaches from it.

Re: Rooibos headache poll

Posted: Oct 21st, '09, 21:55
by beckynoel
Ya know, I bought a blend that had red rooibos in it, along with a flavored black, and chai. After drinking it I did get a headache, but never really considered if it was due to the rooibos. I haven't gone back for a second cup yet because I wasn't in love with the taste of the blend. Maybe I will give it another go for the sake of experimentation.

Re: Rooibos headache poll

Posted: Nov 3rd, '09, 17:29
by braven
Sometimes I get neck aches, such as today. :?: