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Rooibos Tea: A Nutritious Herbal Infusion If you're a tea lover, you might be familiar with Rooibos tea, a herbal infusion made from the Aspalathus linearis shrub. Unlike traditional tea, which is derived from the Camellia sinensis plant, Rooibos tea is caffeine-free and contains many health benefits. This popular beverage is native to South Africa and is now enjoyed in over 60 countries around the world.  History of Rooibos Tea The history of Rooibos tea dates back to the early 1700s when Dutch settlers discovered this drink as a cheaper alternative to expensive black tea from Europe. In 1772, Carl Thunberg, a botanist, studied the Rooibos plant, and later, Benjamin Ginsberg, a Russian immigrant, marketed it as an export product. However, it wasn't until the 20th century that Rooibos tea's health benefits were recognized, and DR Le Fras Nortier started researching its medicinal and nutritional properties. The proper commercial production of Rooibos tea started in the 1930s...