Rooibos is a South African herbal tea made from the leaves of Aspalathus linearis, a member of the Fabaceae family. The name rooibos comes from Afrikaans and means "red bush". The Afrikaans name is derived from the reddish-brown color of the rooibos plant when it is dried.
The name rooibos has a double meaning. It refers to the reddish-brown color of the plant and also to the plant's origin in the Cederberg Mountains of South Africa. The Cederberg Mountains are known for their reddish-brown rock formations, which give the region its name (Cederberg means "cedar mountain" in Afrikaans).
The Khoi and San peoples of South Africa have used rooibos for centuries for its medicinal properties. The first Europeans to encounter rooibos were the Dutch settlers in the 17th century. The Dutch began exporting rooibos to Europe in the 18th century, where it quickly became popular as a herbal tea.
Today, rooibos is grown commercially in South Africa and is exported to countries all over the world. Rooibos is a caffeine-free tea that is naturally sweet and has a slightly nutty flavor. It is a popular tea for people who are looking for a healthy alternative to black or green tea.
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