Rooibos tea (roy-boss tea) is a distinctive red colour and its taste is also unique with a sweet and slightly nutty flavour. Its delicious taste and numerous healthful qualities has helped Rooibos tea become a popular tea all over the world. The Rooibos plant is a small shrubby bush that only grows in South Africa. The Rooibos seeds are precious, because the plants produce few of them. The seeds also pop out of the fruits as soon as they are ripe, making harvest difficult. Rooibos tea contains no color, artificial additives and preservatives. Rooibos tea, unlike black or green tea, contains no caffeine. South African and Japanese studies show that Rooibos tea aids in insomnia, irritability, headaches, and hypertension. Rooibos tea is rich in anti-oxidants which can help slow the aging process and boost the immune system. Rooibos tea is an excellent tea for people prone to kidney stones as it does not contain any oxalic acid. Rooibostea is for the discerning individual with an interest in pursuing a healthy lifestyle who is in tune with body, spirit and mind. * Many studies suggest that drinking tea may reduce the risk of parkinson's disease. Teas contain flavenoid compounds that are absent in cofee. http://www.shilajeet.com/store/South-African-Rooibos-Tea-10-0-10000.html en Sat, 23 Jul 2005 13:12:15 EDT