Origins of Rooibos
Rooibos, or "red bush," is an endemic plant growing exclusively in the Cederberg Mountains region of the Western Cape Province, South Africa. Here, under unique climate and soil conditions, it acquires its distinctive properties.
Interesting Fact
Originally, rooibos was harvested by the indigenous Khoisan people, who used it as a herbal medicine and daily beverage for hundreds of years. It was first "discovered" by Europeans and systematized in the 18th century, but commercial production only began in the early 20th century, making it world-renowned.