Rooibos African Red Tea

Meaning "red bush" in Afrikaans, rooibos is a small, slender stemmed bush that is native to South Africa.The branches of the bush contain fine,needle-like leaves which are chopped into very fine pieces then bruised and left out in the open air to oxidize then dry.Rooibos has a sweet taste with a a hint of vanilla.It is usually consumed as a cold or hot beverage in Spoth Africa or used as a flavoring for pork or chicken dishes and desserts.It is high in Vitamin C and antioxidants.
Rooibos is sometimes drunk because it is believed to relieve allergies,lessen digestive problems, and calm nervous tension.Here in the U.S., rooibos is found in herbal tea blends.A good one is Celestial Seasonings Madagascar Vanilla Red.