Rooibos (Aspalathus linearis) tea leaves

Description

Rooibos (Aspalathus linearis)

Rooibos, or red tea, is a plant native to the Cape Town region of South Africa.

The vibrant amber color comes from the natural colourants that develop during the post-harvest fermentation or oxidation process and is brought about by natural enzymes in the plant.

It contains several minerals and a wide array of antioxidants. Rooibos tea contains phenylpyretic acid.

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