An increasing number of tea lovers are turning to rooibos for its health benefits . The plant grows only in South Africa 's Western Cape province . It is a member of the coffee family, which includes many other plants that have been used as medicines and food sources throughout history. Once that research became public and also South African research , people all over the world started to drink the product , not only for its very exceptional taste , but also for its wonderful health attributes . '' Producers are lobbying for the tea to be given geographical indication status .
An increasing number of tea lovers are turning to rooibos for its health benefits . The plant grows only in South Africa 's Western Cape province . It is a member of the coffee family, which includes many other plants that have been used as medicines and food sources throughout history. Producers are lobbying for the tea to be given geographical indication status .