Archive for 2023
Create the Most Refreshing Drinks this Summer
Rooibos is one versatile beverage! The combination of its refreshing taste, variety, hydration and health benefits, and adaptability in preparation makes the tisane an excellent drink during the summer holidays – whether you’re relaxing at home, having a picnic or hosting gatherings with family and friends. Here are a few different ways to enjoy Rooibos:…
Read MoreReal Men Drink Rooibos!
More men are looking for natural ways to improve their health, which is why they are turning to Rooibos. One of the biggest benefits of drinking Rooibos, is the advantage that it holds over alternative beverage options. Drinking the occasional beer, glass of wine, soft drink or fruit juice have their place, but it’s really…
Read MoreRooibos Red is going to be Huge in 2024
In the coming months, we’ll be seeing a lot more of the colour Rooibos after Pantone LLC – the global authority on colour and provider of professional colour standards for the design industries – chose the Rooibos Pantone® among 2 390 colours as one of the top ten standout colours of 2024. The announcement was…
Read MoreNostalgic Rooibos Dishes
This September is Heritage Month when we celebrate South Africa’s vibrant and diverse cultures and traditions. Among the heritage brands that South Africans hold dear, is Rooibos – a tisane which you’ll find in almost every South African household. Rooibos certainly holds a special place in the hearts of those with personal or cultural connections…
Read MoreTea is Not Just a Beverage, it Has Been a Catalyst for Social Change for Centuries
This Women’s Month, we salute the brave women all over the world who changed the course of history and paved the way for generations of women to follow. Women like Mary Tuke (1725-72), who was born in England, was among the first tea merchants to build a chain of tea stores – the equivalent of…
Read MoreRooibos Fields Unscathed by Recent Storms
Despite the destruction that heavy rain and floods have caused to large parts of the Cederberg in recent weeks, Rooibos fields remain largely intact. The road to Citrusdal, often described as the gateway to the Rooibos valley, had been washed away by torrential rain, leaving many residents stranded with no access into or out of…
Read MoreUse Rooibos as a Natural Sleep Remedy
Make A Warm Cup Of Rooibos A Wintertime Habit For Catching More Zzz’s For some, getting eight hours of sleep every night is easier said than done. Especially in winter, when the lack of daylight hours can confuse your sleep/wake cycle. Stress and anxiety also disrupt sleep, which can lead to sleep deprivation or insomnia…
Read MoreMake Rooibos your Winter Companion
Bolster Your Body With Rooibos This Winter Sipping Rooibos on a cold wintry day will not only keep you warm, but its unique combination of antioxidants will give your immune system a boost to help fend off colds and flu, making it the perfect winter companion. Here’s why Rooibos makes an excellent winter cuppa: Antioxidant-rich:…
Read MoreGlobal Fashion Labels Cite Rooibos as Hot New Natural Dye
Global Fashion Labels Cite Rooibos As Hot New Natural Dye In a quest to manufacture clothing in a more ethical and sustainable way, the world’s top fashion, sport and outdoor brands are starting to use natural sources like mushrooms, lichen, algae, plants and even herbal tisanes, like Rooibos, to dye fabric. Many international brands have…
Read MoreRooibos Loved the World Over
Whether You Take It Hot Or Cold, Sweet Or Plain, Rooibos Is Enjoyed The World Over In Many Different Ways This May – in honour of International Tea Day (May 21) – we explore SA’s tea-drinking roots and how Rooibos made its debut. Our tea-drinking culture goes way back to the early Dutch settlers who…
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