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Our journey towards sustainable packaging options
Packaging has certainly not given up on its outward beauty but just like the fashion world, it has little meaning if it there is no inner beauty as well. From an attractive visual presentation, product packaging aims to leave a lasting impression on both customers and clients but as important as these first impressions are,…
#RooibosRecipe: Slow Roasted Leg of Lamb
Leg of lamb, slowly roasted to perfection, was always part of our Sunday lunch menu way back when I grew up on the farm. Salt and pepper were basically the only seasoning my mom used to flavour the meat, because a Bergendal lamb grazing in the mountains, was already well-flavoured. It was always served with…
Teas for specific purposes
Tea has certainly not lost its soothing, relaxing, ‘feel-like-it-can-solve-any-problem’ qualities, but it has definitely taken on increased purpose towards better health. We no longer just want that relaxing cuppa. It has to work for us (like most things nowadays). Covid 19 made a huge contribution to the shift towards greater health awareness and what your…
Carmién Tea expands to the USA
Carmién Tea, direct from the farm, is now available right on your doorstep in the U.S. 2021 saw significant increase in our USA footprint, building on the vision to see our own brand, Carmién Tea, on retail shelves in well-known retailers across the USA. To achieve this we approached the entrepreneurial, Texas based, brokerage and…
Key differences between Red and Green Rooibos
What exactly is the difference between green rooibos and rooibos (red bush) tea? Could one be better than the other? Just as with black (Camelia Sinensis) and green tea, the difference lies in the processing. Both red and green rooibos comes from the same plant but rooibos(red bush) go through a fermentation (oxidation) process which turns the green…
Our Nursing tea takes the gold at the AVPA Paris Awards
Need any more reason to buy our popular Carmién Nursing Tea? We recently received the much sought-after Gourmet Gold award for our Nursing tea at the recent SIAL Paris, one of the most important food exhibitions. More than just a trade show, SIAL Paris is a unique opportunity for food & beverage industry professionals to…
Mouton Foundation Cooking Classes and Family Day 2022
Our long-awaited family day with sponsors Teekanne (represented by Christian Bergmann), Carmién Tea and the Mouton Foundation present, finally took place this year on a scorchingly hot, though very typical, summer’s day at one of our largest community centres, De Meul. Due to Covid-19, the planned family get-together for permanent and seasonal workers was postponed,…
Adaptogenic ingredients and their benefits
Our fastest-growing, disease-causing dilemma, is probably stress and anxiety and this is where adaptogens are playing an increasingly important role. It may cause you to take a more informed sip of your next cup of rooibos tea. Could it be even more beneficial than just a relaxing cuppa? What exactly are adaptogens? Simply said, adaptogens…
Feedback from SIAL Paris
It is always inspiring to attend SIAL Paris, especially for its insights and research on worldwide consumer behaviour and expectations, food trends and new food concepts. This year was of particular interest in terms of the industry’s transitions and key issues emerging post-COVID. (Most exciting is when you realise that your company is on trend…
#RooibosRecipe: West Coast Gin and Tonic by Carmen Niehaus
The West Coast’s distinctive flora serves as inspiration for unique cocktails made with Carmién’s Floral Berry and Citrus Chai gins. Adding a bag of Carmién’s Pyramid Rooibos tea blends or even a Cold Brew one makes for an interesting twist and an unforgettable G&T experience. Ideal for the Festive season. FLORAL BERRY G&T For the…
#RooibosRecipe: Lunch Boxes for the kids by Carmen Niehaus
Packing lunch boxes for the kids that are wholesome and lekker at the same time can be quite a challenge. With our delicious and easy recipes which are also ready in a jiffy, there is no need for panic anymore. And if all these goodies are packed in a quirky animal-printed lunch bag and water…
Immune boosting Rooibos teas
Rooibos is probably most known for its high antioxidant levels, which brings us all year-round health benefits but especially so in winter when our immune systems need that extra boost. What exactly are antioxidants? Antioxidants are molecules that boost the immune system. They do so by protecting cells from harmful molecules called free radicals. When…
Ingredients that assist with the side effects of cancer treatments
Some of the most shattering words we can hear in life are probably “You have cancer”. Cancer treatments like chemotherapy and radiation may save your life but they are also known to cause side effects that range from mild to severe symptoms of, amongst others, hair loss, nausea, vomiting, extreme fatigue, cataracts, diarrhea, memory and/or…
Carmién Tea expands their offering to Thailand
Central Food Retail Company Limited (CFR) is the largest supermarket chain in Thailand operating since 1996, and is one of the business units under Central Group operating supermarkets in six different formats. The company seeks only the freshest of both local and international products sourced from the World’s best origin to be the No.1 in…
#RooibosRecipe: Deluxe Nutty Wholewheat Rusks by Carmen Niehaus
There is no better way to unwind than taking a moment to sit down for a good cup of rooibos and enjoy it with a nutty rusk that you can dunk into it. Carmién Tea is known for their innovative tea blends and quite new in the range is their Calm rooibos tea – a…
Rooibos – more than just a cup of tea
If you are still enjoying Rooibos only as a tea, it is time to meet the expansive world of Rooibos-derived products. Highly beneficial, a superfood backed by science, and ever–growing in its many uses ranging from wellness to cosmetics, to foods, to wine and other alcoholic beverages. Rooibos leaves, stems and powder (dust) are used as…
#RooibosRecipe: Piña Colada with a twist by Carmen Niehaus
Carmién’s latest cold brew rooibos tea, Coco Pine is ideal to add extra deliciousness to the worlds’ most popular drink, Piña Colada. With-in no time you can impress your guests with a tasty twist on an old-time favourite. The Coco Pine Cold Brew is just as good to drink as a natural instant cold drink…
Trends in the private label retail market
Private label sales have been steadily moving upward since 2016. In fact, it showed its highest growth during lockdown which begs the question as to why it has been gaining such continued momentum in the retail market. Financial challenges resulting from the pandemic have led to consumers consciously seeking the best value for their money.…
Private Label Offering
The growing demand for private label in South Africa reflects the trust that has been built with customers in favour of private label. At the same time, the demand for private label rooibos blends corresponds with the increasing awareness of rooibos tea and its multiple health benefits, plus a greater prioritization of self-care and healthy…
NEW Coco Pine Cold Brew Rooibos Tea
Who would have thought that we would ever think of cold tea as a great alternative to our much-loved hot cuppa? The cold brew trend swayed coffee lovers but did it really influence tea drinkers? One would naturally think that a cold brew tea range would find great favour in our hot South African climate…
An innovative range of Rooibos teas for women
As we near the end of Women’s Month, we realise afresh how far a simple cup of tea has come. Gone are the days when the only option was a classic cup of rooibos tea with either honey or with milk and sugar. The rooibos tea offering has expanded into flavoured blends, wellness blends, kiddies…
THE WOMEN BEHIND CARMIÉN TEA: HOW WE SUPPORT THE WOMEN IN OUR FACTORY
It’s not often that one takes the time to consider all that is involved in providing just one woman with a sustainable job. Women’s Month brings awareness to a much-overlooked aspect of our business. The majority of workers at our packing facility are women, many of them women with children or single mothers who would be…
The women behind Carmién Tea: meet our teams
We are celebrating Women’s Day this year by introducing you to just some of the women behind our brand. Those cogs in the wheel that makes things turn without ever being seen by the public. Words are never enough but we know that as these words go out into the world, the many of you…
#RooibosRecipe: Red Velvet Berry Tea Cake by Carmen Niehaus
There is no better way of welcoming spring than with a red velvet cake decorated with vibrant wild flowers. To complement the cake, enjoy a flavorsome cup of flower rooibos tea with it. For my special flower cake, I choose the Floral Berry from the Carmién Tea pyramid tea range. RED VELVET BERRY TEA CAKE…
News from the Farm – August 2022
It is planting season on the farm which means rain is first and foremost on our minds. There has been very little rain which is disconcerting. Late rain not only prevents the newly planted seedlings to settle and thrive but also results in the seedlings still at the nurseries becoming too established to successfully replant…
#RooibosRecipe: Calming Moon Milk
Suffering from stress and insomnia? Take a new look at a cup of warm milk. An age-old remedy for new generation stress. Many of us grew up with a glass of hot milk and honey in the evening to help us sleep better. Forward a decade or more and milky drinks are once again a…
How to combat sun damage with Rooibos
With Europe experiencing its second-warmest June on record since 1979, the record-breaking temperatures are causing vast numbers of people to visit coastal areas and rivers leading to an increased risk of water safety incidents. Health issues are not only limited to people vulnerable to extreme heat but may also lead to potentially serious illnesses or…
Rooibos & Skincare
An increased awareness of mental health issues and stress and anxiety from lockdowns have led to much greater attention being paid to self-care. Skincare trends are following general health trends in moving to an anti-inflammatory skincare routines that are better for our health and kinder to our skin. Less is more as people realize that…
Rooibos & Mental Health
According to a new Gallup report, employee stress levels around the world are at an all-time high with worry, anger and sadness remaining above pre-pandemic levels. ‘Post-Pandemic Stress Disorder’, though not an official diagnosis, is widely used to describe the trauma experienced over the last two years and the returning to a ‘new normal’ still…
NEWS FROM THE FARM: SEPTEMBER 2021
THE LATEST NEWS FROM THE FARM. The last planting for the season is now done. We had a good planting season with regular bouts of rain to help the young seedlings settle quickly and strongly showing at least a 90% survival rate. It is important that the young plants develop strong stems and well-anchored root…