The story of Rooibos begins around the turn of the century in South Africa.  The locals discovered that the needle-like leaves of the 'Aspalathus Linearis' plant made a tasty and aromatic tea.  The green needles are picked, chopped, bruised, fermented and then sun dried.  Rooibos is naturally caffeine free and contains calcium, iron, fluoride, and other minerals the body needs to remain healthy. Rooibos is also known as red bush or red tea.