Red tea or Rooibos
Rooibos does not come from the tea plant, but the way it is prepared and used make it akin to tea. It grows exclusively on the plateaux in the South-West area of South Africa. More than 300 years ago, the indigenous peoples were already picking its leaves to ferment them.
Today, although it has been modernized, the fermentation process has changed very little. Drunk hot or cold, fermented or unfermented, Rooibos is now South Africa's national drink.
There is a non-fermented version which is therefore called Green Rooibos. Rooibos has a mild flavor with no bitterness. It is renowned for containing anti-oxidants and trace elements.
Local lore even attributes it with anti-spasmodic and relaxing properties. With no caffeine or tannins (substances which give the tea a slight bitterness), this beverage can be drunk throughout the day by both adults and children.
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