Rooibos is the name of a drink made from the leaves of aspalathuslinearis growing in southern Africa, in the Rooiberge Mountains. Rooibos is a great alternative to traditional tea, it is characterized by a special delicacy of taste and an original aroma. How do I make my perfect rooibos tea and what are the benefits of consuming rooibos tea? Antioxidants Rooibos tea contains flavonoids that act as antioxidants: aspalatin and notophagin. These two compounds are very effective in scavenging free radicals in the human body. According to some studies, the antioxidant activity of rooibos is almost equal to that of green tea. In this regard, there has recently been evidence that the antioxidant activity of rooibos tea has a protective effect on DNA strand disruption. Cardiovascular benefits Rooibos is also good for heart health and has cardioprotective properties by inhibiting apoptosis.