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Rooibos health benefits backed by evidence
There has been much debate about the host of benefits claimed to be present in South Africa’s miracle plant, rooibos. According to this research fact sheet by the Cancer Association of South Africa, āEvidence of the health benefits of Rooibos Tea is growing by the day. Health benefits, especially the ones associated with drinking Rooibos…
New Developments at CarmiƩn Tea
CarmiĆ©n Tea has established itself as a marketplace leader in innovative, functional rooibos-based teas and speciality products. Our most recent addition to the range is a Rooibos Powder (conventional rooibos powder with collagen and turmeric) and Green Rooibos Powder (green rooibos powder with echinacea, baobab and moringa) that are matcha-like products but less fine. These…
Five Tips to Stay Healthy This Winter
Stay healthy this winter with these tried-and-true strategies that are still the best way to prevent illness. We have made a list of five simple things you can do this winter to keep yourself and your family happy and healthy. Wash your hands often: practising good hand hygiene is not new to anyone, but as…
Mother’s Day Gifts & Experiences Guide
Celebrate Motherās Day with beautiful rooibos gifts for mom and experiences she will not forget anytime soon. Nobody works as hard or loves as hard as mom ā she is our shoulder to cry on, our biggest supporter and the first person we call when we have news to share. For all she does, she…
Sustainability at CarmiƩn Tea
At CarmiĆ©n Tea, we are focused on following good farming and processing practices, and keep sustainability top of mind in everything we do. You’ll notice four seals on every pack of tea you purchase. These Goodness seals indicate our promise and commitment to our workers, our customers and our environment. Flavour Goodness: we ensure a…
Whatās new at the CarmiĆ©n Tea Shop
Have you been to the CarmiĆ©n Tea Shop at De Tol Farm Deli? Located on a historic piece of land along the Piekenierskloof Pass, is a white building filled with many stories. Stories of Pikemen, toll fees and a nurse with her first aid cabinet. The building acted as a supply station and pitstop to…
Flavoured Rooibos Teas for the Family
Spend some quality time over a delicious pot of flavoured rooibos tea. The Easter holidays are approaching and that means quality time with family and friends. This year is a little different from last year, as we can make plans and have get-togethers with our nearest and dearest again. In celebration, we have put together…
CarmiƩn Rooibos Health Powders
Our brand new, innovative rooibos powders are the perfect daily dose of immune-boosting superfoods to add to your favourite drinks or snacks. Our latest development comes in the form of an instant powder that can be added to shakes, smoothies and cereals, and can also be used when cooking or baking. The benefits of using…
Valentineās Day Ideas
Valentineās Day is coming up soon, and we have got some ideas to make it extra special! Whether it is your significant other, your mom or your best friend, spoil the people you love with a great gift or an unforgettable experience. Thoughtful Gifts Treat them to one of our curated gift boxes, including the…
Carmien Kiddies Rooibos Teas
Carmien Kiddies rooibos tea is natureās perfect health drink for kiddies and babies. Rooibos is known to replace essential minerals and alleviate allergies. Itās naturally anti-spasmodic, relieves colic and stomach cramps in babies, is soothing and relaxing on the nervous system and therefore excellent for hyperactive children. Organic Rooibos Our Kiddies Organic Rooibos is organically…
Teatox for the new year
Join our CarmiĆ©n Teatox to start your year on a healthy note. A teatox is the ideal natural way to help your body back to optimal health. Apart from just using rooibos we have two specially formulated detox combinations in our Energise and Cleanse teas recommended for your Teatox. Every now and then we overindulge…
Holiday experiences & happy hours
Experience the goodness of rooibos this holiday This year has been chaotic enough, itās time to embrace the Summer sunshine and create some memories with family and friends. Here are a few ways that you can experience rooibos this holiday. Plan a day trip to our CarmiĆ©n Tea Shop at De Tol Farm Deli to…
New developments & products
Our clients are constantly looking for healthier and more convenient ice tea options. The idea to develop a ready-to-drink ice tea came about, with fresh hot brewed rooibos and reduced sugar as the product base. This gives us the advantage over other ice teas in the market that are loaded with sugars and only a…
News from the farm
Rooted in the fertile South African soil, CarmiĆ©n Tea operates according to current ethical values with full traceability and a direct link to the farm, our eco goodness promise. Through good agricultural practices, we create a sustainable model that conserves the vitality and diversity of the Earth. With this year’s good and even late winter…
CarmiƩn Rooibos Distilled Gin
Experience rooibos gin in a brand new, delicious way. CarmiĆ©n joins the cocktail culture with a superior, small-batch South African rooibos gin. Our popular Floral Berry & Citrus Chai rooibos pyramid tea blends have been perfectly distilled into a light gin with beautifully aromatic notes and flavours. All set to become your favourite cocktail on…
Festive Season Deliveries
Christmas is coming, get your gift shopping done in time! An update on our Festive Season Deliveries! Our teams have been working around the clock to get all the Black Friday orders out, so we’re taking some time off over the holidays to rest and recharge for what…
Taste the good life
CarmieĢn Tea and TEEKANNE Community Project: healthy lifestyle awareness and education. November 2020 saw the start of our ongoing joint community project between CarmiĆ©n Tea, TEEKANNE and the Mouton Foundation. The goal of the project is to promote healthy nutrition and raise awareness for living a healthy lifestyle, not only for CarmieĢn Tea employees but…
CarmiƩn Celebrates Successful Rooibos2Muisbos: Post Event Press Release
CarmiĆ©n Celebrates Successful Rooibos2Muisbos MTB Event Words by Seamus Allardice. The 2020 Rooibos2Muisbos by CarmiĆ©n cycling event brought over 900 riders to the Piekenierskloof area, on the 14th of November. Taking part in three events, over two distances, they were treated to cool weather, spectacular scenery and warm hospitality by a region eager to welcome…
Role of rooibos in managing diabetes becoming clearer, experts say
The International Diabetes Federation (IDF) says an estimated 4.5 million South African adults are likely to have diabetes. Original article published on 3 November on IOL by the African News Agency. Decades of local and international research into rooibosās anti-diabetic properties confirms its effectiveness at improving sugar levels when used in conjunction with a healthy…
Gifts of goodness
Find the perfect rooibos gift box for everyone on your list Get your gift shopping done early this year to avoid the festive rush. From our unique, newly launched gin boxes to curated boxes filled with rooibos goodness, weāve got gifts for everyone on your list. Click here to browse the full selection or find…
Rooibos and your mental health
Learn more about the health benefits of rooibos tea in celebration of World Mental Health Day on the 10th of October. With the ever-changing and often increasing stressors of day-to-day life, it is more important than ever to take care of ourselves and our mental health. Our favourite form of self-care is, of course, rooibos…
Rooibos2Muisbos 2020 by CarmiƩn Tea: Press Release
The annual Rooibos2Muisbos event takes place on Saturday 14 November. Join CarmiĆ©n as we welcome mountain bikers to Piekenierskloof. Written by Seamus Allardice The second edition of the Rooibos2Muisbos mountain biking event is excited to have CarmiĆ©n Rooibos Tea as title sponsor for the 2020 event and is set to showcase the hidden beauty of…
Visit the CarmiƩn Tea Shop at De Tol Farm Deli
Experience Rooibos like never before at the CarmiĆ©n Tea shop This year has brought many changes for us, including the opening of our very own CarmiĆ©n Tea Shop at the De Tol Farm Deli located on the Piekenierskloof Pass on the N7 to Citrusdal. This shop has been a dream of owner Mientjie Mouton for…
All New Cold Brew Rooibos Tea
This season we’re welcoming a new, refreshing approach to rooibos tea: cold brew. Cold Brew teas are specially developed to be used in cold water. Using cold water instead of hot water extracts more of the flavours, but slower, over time. The result? A smooth, less bitter, cleaner tasting tea. What is cold brew rooibos…
Spot the CarmiƩn Tea car & WIN!
We’re going on a road trip! Spot any of our CarmiĆ©n branded cars on the road and stand a chance to WIN our new Cold Brew & beloved Tea-On-The-Go Gift Boxes! HOW TO ENTER Simply keep an eye out for our floral branded cars driving between Citrusdal, Cape Town, and Johannesburg. The cars will be…
The Best Nursing Tea for Breastfeeding Moms
CarmiĆ©n Nursing tea is our most popular all-natural rooibos tea for nursing moms. Safe for mom and baby Stimulates and increases the production of natural motherās milk. The best milk for your baby. Motherās milk. Will also assist in weight loss. Vanilla and Aniseed give a smooth, slightly liquorice flavour. 3-6 cups recommended per day.…
Doing A Little Good In Mandela Month
For Mandela day we teamed up with the Mouton foundation putting together winter care packages. Each package consisted of body wash, a blanket or slippers, a wash cloth, baked goods and tea. These packages were delivered to the elders in our community. We are grateful for the great work the Mouton Foundation is doing in…
Drink Rooibos For A Stronger Heart
A recently completed study at the University of Columbia, found that COVID-19 poses a significant risk to those suffering from cardiovascular disease (CVD) and hypertension as a result of the additional stress that the respiratory disease places on the heart. Thus, heart patients are more likely to develop severe symptoms and complications from COVID-19. In…
Carmien Healthy Living: Gut health
CarmiĆ©n rooibos tea has a multitude of healthy benefits, most of which we are unaware of, and can beneficially impact our gut and brain health. The gut is often called the āsecond brainā. Gut bacteria affect brain health, so changing our gut bacteria may serve well to improve our brain health. The importance of gut…
Carmien Healthy Living: Stress Management
Stress is normal and good as it helps us complete a task, survive danger, and focus faster. Stress, however, also affects our physical and mental health. Chronic stress and stressful thoughts have a detrimental effect on our health, both physical and mental. When we are stressed our body releases the stress hormone, cortisol, through the…