It's only grown in the Cedarberg area, in the fairest Cape, because there you find the ideal climate to grow this deliciously refreshing drink. Rooibos tea has a distinct reddish-brown color and a fine aromatic flavor that people all over the world have grown to love. Tea of Purity Rooibos contains no additives, preservatives or colorants. It is completely pure and natural. Rooibos tea contains no caffeine, a substance which can be harmful to your health as it effects the central nervous system which leads to irritability, headaches, disturbed sleeping patterns and increased blood pressure.
Caffeine can also cause gastric disturbances like nausea and vomiting.
Graphic courtesy of Rooibos Limited Rooibos tea contains little tannin, a substance that affects the metabolism by decreasing absorption of certain nutrients like iron and protein. Growing children especially women require added iron, so the decreased tannin can play an important role in improving the iron level of their diet. Rooibos contains less than half the tannin found in regular tea. Tea of Quality Country-wide, case studies stress the benefits of Rooibos. It has been found to relieve insomnia and stomach cramps and is especially helpful for babies with colic.