Sub-Total: R0.00
#RooibosRecipe: Energy Seed Bars by Carmen Niehaus
These bars are packed with almonds and a variety of seeds, ideal for a quick on-the-go energy booster and the perfect lunch box or work-out treat. A big bonus is the rooibos powder with its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties which add extra goodness to the bars by helping to boost the immune system. The added…
#RooibosRecipe: Portuguese Custard Tartlets by Carmen Niehaus
This is my take on the popular Portuguese tartlets that are quite similar to our very own South African milk tart, except they are flavoured with a sweet syrup slowly added to the filling before it is baked. I prefer using phyllo pastry and make the syrup with a Zesty Lemon rooibos tea syrup, brand…
Youth Week
Studies show that the majority of high school students do not know what they want to do after school. Just growing up, fitting in and getting an idea of who they really are is tough and overwhelming enough. Still many have their parents pick a career path for them only to find later that it…
Stress & Anxiety: Rooibos, Camomile and CBD to the rescue
Stress and anxiety rate amongst the top issues of our day, leading to sleeplessness and various other chronic illnesses if experienced over a prolonged period of time. Many are familiar with intermittent disturbed sleep, body aches, anxiety and irritability, but these lead to increased stress when they become chronic. Common stress symptoms: Irritability and difficulty in…
Green Rooibos & Anxiety
In these stressful times of worldwide disease and war breaking out, the question arises: Does green rooibos lower anxiety levels? Green rooibos is well known for its increased health benefit due to much higher levels of antioxidants (than fermented rooibos) which is said to be immune boosting and also considered to have a calming effect…
#RooibosRecipe: Braaied Chicken with Pap by Carmen Niehaus
Chicken is very popular to braai as is the krummelpap to serve with it. This no-cook braai sauce is popular in South African households. INGREDIENTS NO-COOK BRAAI SAUCE 6 Carmien Revive green rooibos (with ginger & chilli) 500 ml (2 c) boiling water 45 ml (3 T) oil 250 ml (1 c) chutney 200 ml…
#RooibosRecipe: Green Smoothie
Our brand new, innovative green rooibos powders are the perfect daily dose of immune boosting superfoods to add to your favourite drinks or snacks. It’s an ideal instant mix for shakes and smoothies or simply sprinkle over your cereal. Great for baking or cooking too! Here’s delicious, easy to make smoothie recipe for you to…
Feel Good Brownies
A guilt-free brownie that will satisfy all sugar cravings. The perfect teatime treat! INGREDIENTS Carmien Natural Rooibos tea bags 500 ml Boiling water 250 g Cake flour 250 g Coconut flour 150 g Cacao 90 g Bicarbonate of Soda 2/3 cup Oil 2 tbsp Apple vinegar 2 tsp Vanilla Essence 1 Slab 70% dark chocolate…
Velvet Butternut Soup
Sweet potato added to this butternut soup gives it a slight sweet taste that works beautifully with the hint of orange and curry. Makes about 3,5 litre soup Preparation time; 10 min Cooking time: 45 min INGREDIENTS 1 onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, crushed oil 15 ml (1 T) roasted masala 1 kg butternut chunks…
Immune Boosting Rooibos Powders
Carmién Tea is once again pioneering innovative rooibos health technology with their highly beneficial, immune-enhancing Rooibos Powders. Two powders were developed; a fermented Rooibos Powder with added collagen and turmeric, and an unfermented Green Rooibos Powder with echinacea, baobab and moringa. A mouthful of superfoods that can be added to smoothies, shakes, cereals and even used in baking and…
#RooibosRecipe: Citrus Chai Hot Cross Buns
Celebrate Easter the right way – try these delicious Citrus Chai Hot Cross Buns! Ingredients 1 cup water 3 Citrus Chai teabags 1 pack instant dry yeast 3 tbsp sugar 4 cups all-purpose flour 1/4 cup unsalted butter 1/3 cup milk 1 egg 1 tsp salt 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1 tsp ground nutmeg 1/2…
News from the Farm: March 2022
As our harvesting season is drawing to a close, older tea fields are in the process of being cleared so that oats can be planted to restore the soil biome. Our estimated rooibos yield per ton will be in the region of 2,5 ton per hectare. The good rains and cool weather conditions we experienced…
Rainforest Alliance Standard
What does the new Rainforest Alliance Standard (and Seal) mean? The recent changes to the RA programme promises even more improvement in Providing a Path to More Resilient and Inclusive Agricultural Practices. The Rainforest Alliance Seal guarantees: Improved livelihood for producers, farm workers, their families and communities. Prevents deforestation, promotes reforestation, protects biodiversity, and mitigates…
ROOIBOS AND ITS BENEFITS FOR BABIES AND TODDLERS
ROOIBOS AND ITS BENEFITS FOR BABIES AND TODDLERS As a dietitian I often get asked the question if it is safe to give Rooibos tea to a baby? And the answer is without a doubt, yes, from the age of 6 months old! Rooibos tea has many health properties and is a completely caffeine free…
News From The Farm: Harvest Season
News From The Farm: Harvest Season We are not unfamiliar with high temperatures during the harvesting season but somehow this year seems to have had one heatwave after the other, all the more reason why our workers start harvesting as early as 5 am already. Of course, the rooibos plant is very hardy, with a…
Carmién Rooibos Gin
Carmién Rooibos Gin Who would have thought that gin would be having an influence on tea sales? Our Carmién gins have been going from strength to strength and with them our rooibos teas. Why teas you may ask? Well, we have come up with our own unique G & Tea experience that has been wooing…
Carmien Tea & Mouton Foundation Projects
Carmien Tea & Mouton Foundation Projects Carmién Tea actively supports community development on shareholder’s farms and is also committed to women- and childcare in the broader community through its partnership with Ubuntu Citrusdal. Carmién also assists community development projects in the poor township area of Citrusdal through an organisation called HUG (Help Us Grow). Flooding…
Cold Brew Rooibos Teas
Cold Brew Rooibos Teas A few years ago slightly controversial research claimed that sugar is more addictive than cocaine (and the sweet tooths among us may agree), yet we continue to consume way too much sugar, let alone hidden sugars. Fact remains, too much sugar has definite negative effects. Most parents would agree it is…
How we grade and prepare Rooibos tea
How we grade and prepare Rooibos tea Carmién Tea’s story started in 1998 on the foothills of the South African Cederberg mountains. The narrow 60 000 hectare belt along the West Coast of South Africa is the only place in the world where Rooibos tea can be grown. Read more about the recent Rooibos GI…
Functional rooibos wellness products to support health goals
Functional rooibos wellness products to support health goals Every New Year tempts us with new resolutions but the best thing we can do for ourselves to achieve any goal, is to establish good health habits. We firmly believe that our rooibos wellness range is an excellent vehicle to help you reach your health goals, improve…
Carmién Kiddies Rooibos Teas
There are few things more precious to a parent than a child, especially a healthy child and this is where the South African miracle plant, Rooibos is key. Rooibos tea has been used by mothers for centuries to relieve colic and stomach cramps and as a calming drink for hyperactive children. It is suitable for…
Rooibos2Muisbos 2021
Rooibos2Muisbos 2021 The annual 1-day mountain biking Rooibos2Muisbos event sponsored by Carmién shed its baby shoes this year by becoming a seeded event drawing some top cyclists. The beautiful scenic route that passes through various local farms were slightly shortened and once again, due to lockdown, the event was moved from its winter date to…
The Rooibos Sensory Wheel
The Rooibos Sensory Wheel The rooibos sensory wheels serve as quality control and communication tools. These wheels provide industry role players with a tool to understand exactly what constitutes the “characteristic aroma and taste” of this South African herbal tea. The first generic rooibos sensory wheel, developed in 2011, was revised in 2017 to illustrate…
Who is Carmién?
There is much more to the story than meets the eye. Not only is Mientjie Mouton the founder and managing director of the rooibos tea company, Carmién, she is also one of twins and this is a tea journey that bears repeating. Recently, local Landbou Boerekos magazine published an article about the rooibos journey of…
Seasons Greetings from Mientjie Mouton and Carmién Tea
Seasons Greetings from Mientjie Mouton and Carmién Tea It is with a sense of quiet gratitude that we look back on another year with its own very unique challenges. It’s in times like these that we appreciate relationships so much more – not only as family and friends, but even more so as colleagues, suppliers…
NEWS FROM THE FARM: NOVEMBER 2021
NEWS FROM THE FARM: NOVEMBER 2021 The tea fields are still being prepared for the harvesting season starting in January so these last months of the year are mostly a time of weeding. Our tea fields are looking very good due to some welcome late rains. It is also flowering season now. A noticeable difference…
Rooibos & Immune Health
Rooibos & Immune Health Ongoing anxiety stemming from COVID-19 will continue to push consumers toward prioritizing their immune health according to the latest Innova Trend Report. Their studies have shown that 54% of consumers globally say that, due to COVID-19, they have spent time educating themselves on ingredients and procedures that can boost their immune…
Transparency and Sustainability
Transparency and Sustainability Sustainability has become an ever-growing trend over the last few years and as consumerism shifts to greater health and eco-awareness, transparent sustainability practices are key. The recent Product Of Origin and GI certification awarded to rooibos ensures our customers that all our rooibos are sourced from certified suppliers and furthermore grown environmentally…
Tea Trends for 2022
Tea Trends for 2022 “Last year, we saw tremendous pandemic-related shifts in grocery buying habits as the world adjusted to spending more time at home,” said Sonya Gafsi Oblisk, Chief Marketing Officer at Whole Foods Market. “As the food industry slowly adjusts to a new normal, we expect to see consumers prioritize food and drink…
Training and Development: FIRST Lego League Challenge
Training and Development: FIRST Lego League Challenge As part of our training and development program, we registered our kids in the First Lego League (FIRST South Africa) program played by children all across South Africa, whereby they get an Ipad (for the robotic programming) and lego blocks for the building exercises. The main aim is…