Native to Southern Africa and increasingly becoming a favourite beverage worldwide, Rooibos tea is a delicious and healthy drink. It is caffeine-free and flavourful and is an excellent alternative to green and black tea.

Some experts have praised the rooibos plant for its health potentials and have claimed that its antioxidants properties may be used to fight backstroke, heart diseases, and cancer. However, most of the potential benefits have no scientific backing yet.

Studies report that it contains polyphenols such as aspalathin, which is unique as it is absent in other foods. With its potent anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, a cup of rooibos tea a day can keep you healthy.

This article will highlight the top five benefits of rooibos tea and its potential adverse effects. But first of all, we need to answer the question, "What is rooibos tea?"