]> http://www.foodpeer.com/taxonomy/term/54/0 en http://www.foodpeer.com/article_sections/explanations_stories/discover_south_african_rooibos_tea by Uma Mays Rooibos: Tea of South Africa<br /> Rooibos or Redbush as it is more commonly known is red tea that is grown only in the South African highlands. It comes from the plant Aspalathus linearis, rather than the Camellia plants that produce traditional teas, such as Black, Green or Oolong tea. The name Rooibos, an African slang word of Dutch origin meaning "Red Bush." Rooibos tea is a distinctive red colour and its taste is also unique with a very sweet and slightly nutty flavour. Sun, 26 Mar 2006 14:46:55 -0500