Tag: Red rooibos

According to research published in the journal *Antioxidants*, green rooibos contains significantly higher levels of antioxidants than its red counterpart. But which is healthier, red or green rooibos? The answer lies in their unique processing methods, which directly affect their nutritional profiles and taste.

Did you know that both red and green rooibos are harvested from the same South African plant, *Aspalathus linearis*? The transformation from green leaves to two distinct varieties hinges entirely on the processing method after harvest, which is the crux of what is the difference between red and green rooibos tea.