Red Tea tastes good hot or cold
Red Tea formally known as Rooibos tea is a member of the legume family of plants, and is commonly used to make a tisane herbal tea. It belongs to the Aspalathus plant group, which consists of more than 200 species originating in the Cedarberg mountains of South Africa (rooibos grows exclusively in the Cedarberg Mountain region and around Clanwilliam and Citrusdal, due to the specific climatic and geological conditions of the region).
Large-scale cultivation and industrial processing of the plant started during the 30s. The leaves of the bush are harvested, bruised and finely chopped, wetted and left to ferment in rolls or mounds, finally they are dried in the sun. The fermentation process enriches the flavor and gives to the leaves their distinctive red color. The resulting product is then boiled or steeped like tea to make a beverage that is enjoyed both hot and cold.