Barry's Tea cranks up the health credentials for 2010 with two new additions to its tea family, Pu-erh and South African Rooibos. With Pu-erh rich in anitoxidants and South African Rooibos naturally caffeine-free these high quality teas are an exotic, healthy alternative to traditional blends.

Pu-erh Tea

Made using the finest ingredients, Barry's Pu-erh Tea, which has a very pronounced earthy aroma and taste, is blended from a variety of the tea plant Camellia Sinensis and takes its name from Pu'er county near Simao, Yunnan, China. Rich in antioxidants, there has been a growing demand for Pu-erh in the Irish Market as it is widely recognised for its varied health benefits and is claimed to aid digestion and reduce blood cholesterol. Answering Ireland's call with this new blend, Barry's Tea has crafted it's Pu-erh Tea to appeal specifically to Irish pallets.

South African Rooibos

Made from 100% Rooibos, a herb sourced in the Cederberg mountain region of South Africa, Rooibos literally translates to Red Bush, which it is also known as. Being a herb Rooibos is naturally caffeine free howeverunlike most herbal teas Rooibos can be enjoyed with milk, similar to traditional black tea. Naturally low in tannin, Barry's Rooibos is a deliciously aromatic tea, the ideal alternative to Black Tea.

Camille O'Flanagan from Barry's Tea said; "The addition of Rooibus and Pu-erh answers a growing demand for great tasting, interesting teas with health benefits. Irish people are increasingly experimental when it comes to tea tastes, and these new blends offer additional tea treats for those pallets."

Barry's complete tea range includes:

Main Range: Gold Blend; Classic Blend; Original Blend and Decaf.

Fruit Infusions: Very Berry; Cranberry and Orange and Lemon Ginger

Herbal Infusions: Organic Peppermint; Organic Camomile;

Green Tea: Organic Green Tea; Lemongrass infused Green Tea and Jasmine infused Green Tea.

To find out more about Barry's Tea check out www.barrystea.ie or become a fan on Facebook at www.facebook.com/barrystea

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