Green rooibos is made from the Aspalathus Linearis plant, which is native to South Africa. The leaves and stems of the plant are used to make the tea. Rooibos is usually red in color, but green rooibos is made by steaming the leaves before they are dried. This process preserves the chlorophyll in the leaves, giving the tea its green color.
Green rooibos has a sweeter, more floral flavor than green tea. It is also lower in tannins than green tea, so it does not have a bitter taste. Green rooibos contains antioxidants and minerals such as iron, calcium and manganese.