Rooibos tea, while delicious and bursting with antioxidants, is not a true tea at all. While true tea, think black or green the two most well-known varieties, grow on the Camellia sinensis plant, rooibos comes from the Aspalathus linearis, a plant native to South Africa.

Rooibos is enjoyed as an alternative to green tea or black tea. With its sweet, delicate yet earthy flavor, it offers an unexpected treat when you’re craving something new (and caffeine-free).