Tired of green tea?

Want the antioxidant benefits of green tea without the taste? Try rooibos tea. Rooibis (pronounced roy-boss), is made from the needles of a shrub native only to South Africa. Also known as red tea due to its colour, rooibos is rich in antioxidants, vitamin C, and is caffeine-free. It is also very low in tannin, which gives tea a bitter taste when steeped too long. Rooibos is one of the few herbal teas that can be made with milk.

South Africans have been drinking the tea for centuries, and it is known for its soothing and healing properties. Rooibos has no oxalic acid so those suffering from kidney stones can safely enjoy a cup. Look for rooibos tea at health food stores and specialty tea shops.