CultureHow a unique South African plant became a global tea sensation
South Africa’s rugged Cederberg Mountains are widely recognized for their striking rock formations and wildlife, including baboons and leopards. The arid landscape is also home to a seemingly ordinary plant. That plant has expanded beyond its mountainous origin and become a worldwide tea sensation. Its journey has turned an unassuming feature of the region into a globally noticed drink ingredient.
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How a unique South African plant became a global tea sensation
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