The story of rooibos tea

The story of rooibos tea is about rooibos tea, including some details of its history in South Africa, how it grows and how it is made.

The book takes the reader on a journey with this special tea. It explains how 'rooibos' got its name and where the bushes are grown in South Africa. It describes how people first made the tea and how settlers started rooibos farms in Cederberg, the only area in the world where rooibos bushes grow.

Then details are given on how the seeds are collected, the branches and leaves are dried and crushed, and how the tea is produced in factories. The story continues with why rooibos tea is good for one's health and for treating illnesses. A word help section at the end gives simple explanations for more complex words in the book, such as caffeine and treat, to expand the reader's vocabulary.

Each chapter has pictures with captions, such as a map of South Africa, close-ups of rooibos bushes, and the manufacturing process.

The Made in SA series is a set of seven books about things that are proudly made in South Africa.

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