In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
ROOIBOS
rooibos, Aspalathus linearis, Aspalathus cedcarbergensis
(noun) South African shrub having flat acuminate leaves and yellow flowers; leaves are aromatic when dried and used to make an herbal tea
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
rooibos (uncountable)
(South Africa) A shrub (Aspalathus linearis) from which a tisane (herbal tea) is made.
Synonym: redbush
The tisane (herbal tea) made from this plant.
Synonyms: redbush, red tea, rooibos tea
(South Africa) Various shrubs of the genus Combretum.
Source: Wiktionary
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