It’s no wonder a growing number of health-conscious consumers have taken a liking to rooibos (pronounced roy-bos), a tea that originates from South Africa’s Western Cape province and flaunts numerous wellbeing benefits.

The two types of rooibos are red tea, which has a stronger taste and is fruitier, and green tea, which is not fermented and is more of a yellow/tan hue.

Benefits include:

• Caffeine free
• High levels of fluoride and copper
• Anti-oxidant to protect against cardiovascular disease
• Anti-spasmodic agent, to relieve stomach cramps and colic in infants
• Activates cancer-preventing enzymes
• Inhibits skin tumors
• Combats allergies
• Prevents diabetic vascular complications
• Delays aging process

Enjoy hot or cold. Spice up a cup with a sprig of mint or fruit.