Artisan Quality Pure Leaf Teas Fresh USDA Organic Brews 60 Cups Certified Organic by QAI Origin South Africa Afrikaans for 'Red Bush', Rooibos is an herb and a member of the Legume family of plants. It grows exclusively in the Cedarberg Mountains and around Clanwilliam and Citirudal regions in South Africa. Rooibos is widely claimed to have been used by the Ancient Bushmen (San People) of the region. Large-scale cultivation and industrial processing of the plant started during the 1930s. Rooibos Processing In making Rooibos, the bush is harvested, finely chopped, wetted and left to ferment in mounds. The fermentation process enriches the flavor and gives a distinctive red color to the leaves. Finally they are dried naturally in sun. Caffeine Free Rooibos is caffeine free. It is also low in Tannins and contains traces of Fluoride and Calcium. The Tao of Tea Like the Tao, the art of tea is universal. We began our work with tea in 1997 to be a connecting thread for tea culture. Practicing the art on a daily basis in our teahouses in Portland, Oregon, we are a group of tea enthusiasts from different backgrounds and cultures. We travel, learn, take delight and seek to offer pure leaf teas with great flavor, artistry and soul. Our reward comes through actions that help people's lives, sustain the art of tea and promise a healthy environment.The Tao of Tea