I read about the benefits of Rooibos a few years back. One of the beneifts is that it is an anti-inflamatory. I had such terrible pain in my upper back from an operation I had 15 years ago. The doctor told me there was nothing that could be done as I still have staples inside my chest, and I would feel pain from time-to-time. The pain got so bad I just wanted to die (I refuse to take any kind of pain medication). Then I stumbled upon an article on AOL about foods that help fight inflamation, and the last one was Rooibos. I purchased some Rooibos and tried it when I was in excurciating pain. Within two hours the pain had subsided. I now drink at least one cup of this tea a day. Although I still slight pain now and then I have not the kind of pain that made me want to find the nearest bridge in years. I owe this all to Rooibos. And, yes, I experimented in the beginning to see if Rooibos was really the reason, and would stop using it for a few days. The terrible pain did come back, and go away again when I drank the tea. Perhaps it will not help everyone, but it is worth a try. I will be using this tea for the reset of my life, and these K-Cups along with my brewer make it so easy to make.