Archive for 2023
Study Reveals What Your Morning Beverage Says About You
Millions of South Africans reach for a cup of tea or coffee each morning. Ever wonder why you favour one beverage in particular? According to a study conducted by international market research agency, OnePoll, your morning cuppa says a lot about who you are. Researchers found significant personality differences among the 2 000 Americans they examined…
Read MoreDelicious Rooibos Easter Treats Right Here
Easter is synonymous with new beginnings and everything sweet. For an extra special celebration, why not add some Rooibos to the festivities… From decadent Rooibos Carrot Cake to moreish Rooibos Chocolate Lattes, you’re sure to find some Easter inspo right here. Rooibos Infused Carrot Cake This Rooibos Carrot Cake is a decadent Easter treat that’s…
Read MoreMillennials are Ditching Booze for Tea
More people than ever are choosing a cup of tea over alcohol, and the generation that’s most likely to make the switch are Millennials aged between 26 and 41. This is according to a recent survey conducted by Mintel – a market intelligence agency that tracks consumer trends around the world. Almost half (49%) of…
Read MoreRooibos is More than Just a Drink
Drinking tea is more than just enjoying a flavourful beverage. It has been part of almost every culture for thousands of years with every country moulding their respective tea-drinking ceremony around their social values and traditions. These ceremonies range from the daily tea ritual of Gong Fu Cha in China and Japan where each movement…
Read MoreSteep your Valentine’s Day Celebrations in Romance with Rooibos
February is the month of love when couples around the world reaffirm their love for one another. Plants have inspired love and lovers throughout time. In many ancient cultures, herbs are often celebrated for their special romantic powers. Rooibos is thought to be one such aphrodisiac. Thanks to its high antioxidant content, it stimulates neurons…
Read MoreHerbal Infusions Stirs Up Kids’ Beverage Segment
he popularity of herbal infusions or tisanes, like Rooibos, has surged in the last few years with more consumers drinking loose leaf, bagged, ready-to-drink and flavoured tisanes. In 2021 alone, South Africans consumed more than 70 million cups of herbal tea – 5.7% up from 2020, with no signs of decline. Analysts say tisanes are…
Read MoreIndulge In All Things Rooibos This “Rooibos Day”
Get ready for a Rooibos fiesta, because 16 January is National Rooibos Day! Whether you prefer your Rooibos black, with or without milk, a spoonful of sugar or honey or without, there’s barely anyone that’ll be able to resist its inticing flavour. While most South Africans don’t need an excuse to enjoy a cup of Rooibos, the day has been set aside to indulge in all things Rooibos. Here are some fun ways to mark the day.
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