rooibos tea

/ ˈrɔɪbɒs /

noun

1. tea prepared from any of several species of Borbonia or Aspalanthus , believed to have tonic properties

Word History and Origins

Origin of rooibos tea¹

from Afrikaans rooi red + bos bush

Example Sentences

Jurado swirled around a Rooibos tea bag with a tag read, “Your Actions Prove Your Greatness.”

From Los Angeles Times

Since I somehow feel that this is an experience not to be missed, I go to the all-yellow kitchen to make myself rooibos tea.

From Los Angeles Times

I do this while I drink my rooibos tea and watch a boring episode of “Friends.”

From Los Angeles Times

All the singers drink slippery elm tea, but I got tired of it and I got into a bunch of different teas, like Earl Grey and rooibos tea, which is really popular in South Africa.

From New York Times

This spicy herbal blend is made with rooibos tea and spices, including cinnamon, clove and nutmeg.

From Salon