Red Tea Nutrition

Red tea, also called red rooibos tea, is known for being good for the body. Many people do not quite understand what is in the tea that can make it healthy, but there are a few nutritional benefits.

Serving

• This guide assumes a specific type of red rooibus tea. It assumes an 8 oz. cup of red tea that comes from a steeped tea bag.

Copper

• One 8 oz. serving of red tea has 70 mcg of copper. Copper is important for your metabolism.

Iron

• You can receive 70 mcg to 100 mcg of iron from red tea. Iron is a crucial part of the circulatory system.

Magnesium

• You can get 1.57 mg of magnesium through a serving of red tea. Magnesium is needed for a balanced nervous system.

Manganese

• Red tea has 40 mcg to 50 mcg of manganese. This is roughly 2 percent of your daily recommended amount. Manganese is important for bone growth and development.