While many people consider rooibos tea to be a traditional type of tea, it is not, because its not actually made from Camellia Sinensis tea leaves, so it is not Tea, instead, it is an infusion of the dried rooibos herb, so its caffeine free.

Rooibos (pronounced roy-bos) or Redbush tea comes from South Africa. Many tea drinkers enjoy Rooibos as a dessert substitute, since it is calorie-free but naturally sweet. Rooibos is also delicious when served hot and sweetened with milk and honey or sugar.