How to pronounce Rooibos tea

Rooibos tea is written rooibostee where it comes from. In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /ˈroːibɔs/. In plain English letters that is ROY-boss, with the stress on the syllable in capitals. The recording above is by Oesjaar, a native speaker, shared on Wikimedia Commons.

What is Rooibos tea?

Rooibos tea is a drink of South Africa. Where it comes from: Cederberg. People usually eat it at teatime and for breakfast. It tastes fresh.

Where Rooibos tea comes from

Rooibos tea is one of 25 signature dishes of South Africa on this map. See all dishes from Western Cape.

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