ROOIBOS TEA MAY be hard to pronounce, but it could spell relief for a host of health ailments. The red tea, which is cultivated in South Africa, is giving green tea competition in the medicinal tea ...

Rooibos tea, a caffeine-free drink made from the leaves of a shrub indigenous to South Africa, is part of the country’s heritage. The rooibos plant (Aspalathus linearis) grows in the mountainous ...

Rooibos tea is rich in antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds. It’s naturally caffeine-free and gut-friendly. Rooibos tea can be a soothing alternative for those sensitive to caffeine or with ...

Rooibos tea may support heart and immune health and promote healthy blood sugar. It is rich in antioxidants that protect against inflammation and is caffeine-free. It has a sweet, floral flavor that ...

Little rooibos, the humble red tea buttressing the "decaf" side of the after-dinner menu, must be growing up: First, featured in a Starbucks latte. Now, important enough to need its own gourmet ...

In cafes across Cape Town, brewing the perfect cup of rooibos has become a fine art. Measuring just the right amount of tea is key while great care is needed to not allow the leaves to swirl for too ...

An antioxidant tea may help you drink to your health -- literally. Apr. 30, 2008— -- Rooibos (ROY-bus) is a vibrant red tea made from a South African legume. The tea is caffeine free and also ...

The European Union has added a South African tea to its register of products with a protected designation of origin. Ish Mafundikwa prepared this report for NPR's Newscast unit. Rooibos ("red bush" in ...