Rooibos is a broom-like member of the legume family of plants growing in South Africa's fynbos .. the plant, whose name is taken from the Afrikaans red bush, is grown exclusively on the western cape of South Africa.and upon summer harvest, the leaves of the plant are trimmed and bruised to ready them for oxidation, which, much like the fermentation of tea, allows the chemical composition of the leaves to develop .. the tea made from this plant has a naturally beguiling fruity sweetness .. i enjoy blending my own herb teas and the blend i favor now is rooibos,hibiscus,cinnamon,piquante pepper,blackberry leaves,allspice,cardamom,ginger and cloves .. it is an acquired taste