Bushman's tea

Bushman's tea is South African slang for khat — the leafy plant chewed for its stimulant effects, popular in parts of Africa and the Middle East. Khat contains cathinone, a natural amphetamine-like compound that produces a mild euphoria and alertness. The name 'Bushman's tea' gives it a rustic, plant-based framing that downplays its stimulant nature, presenting it as just another herbal brew from the bush. It's a culturally loaded term reflecting both the plant's widespread use and the complex legal status khat holds in different countries.