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Carmién 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…

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Holiday experiences & happy hours

Experience the goodness of rooibos this holiday This year has been chaotic enough, it’s 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 Carmién Tea Shop at De Tol Farm Deli to…

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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 rooibos’s anti-diabetic properties confirms its effectiveness at improving sugar levels when used in conjunction with a healthy…

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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…

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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…

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News from the farm

When does gratitude supersede expectation? When we still have a harvest, albeit 30% less than expectation. When we still have water, albeit less than we require. When we can still fill our orders , even if it is on our knees most of the time. And, when we know that what goes down, must come…

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News from the farm

The severe drought situation in the Western Cape had tea farmers very concerned during the planting season but the miracle of Rooibos tea way exceeds its health benefits. The rooibos plant is also unbelievably hardy! The little plant is under stress before it even gets planted. Apart from long travelling distances to the farm, they…

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Summertime is holiday time

Summertime is holiday time. Treat yourself to our delicious festive summer drinks! Start with tea and end with champagne! Summer holiday loose leaf tea is a combination of green Rooibos and green Honeybush with a mix of forest berries, mint and watermelon giving it a lovely aroma. Apart from being naturally sweet it is super…

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Heritage Day – A Rainbow Nation Braai

Heritage day has become a day of shared cultures celebrating the one thing that binds us all together in unity. The great South African braai tradition. Of course, all braai converts firmly believe the braai originated here at the southern tip of Africa but actually the word ‘braai’ (to grill) seems to have evolved from…

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Caring For Your Cast Iron Teapot

Cast Iron Teapot Care Instructions: Proper care of your cast iron teapot will ensure a lifetime of good use. Before use: Fill with boiling water to rinse and warm your pot. Please note: your cast iron teapot is not suitable for stove top use.   After use: Allow teapot to cool completely after each use…

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Planting rooibos tea

Rooibos tea seems to love extremes when it comes to planting and harvesting. It gets planted in the cold of winter and harvested in the heat of summer. The Western Cape, home to Rooibos, have had some really chilly days but it is so worth venturing out into the cold to watch the tea planting…

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It’s Mandela month

It’s Mandela month. 18 July 67 minutes. Celebrating a remarkable life and legacy. We honor Nelson Mandela’s commitment to care for our children by continuing the privilege. Here you see Max, one of our two traveling teastory characters, (Max and Maya, who look after the tea fields) visiting a crèche at our Bergendal processing plant.…

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3 Ways with Rooibos Espresso

Perfect Winter Warmers Brrr! Winter is definitely here! You’re wondering whether you should go to the gym or stay in bed (our lips are sealed), but we know you are looking for some creative ways to stay warm and healthy. We have the perfect solution for you. Naturally caffeine-free and sugar-free. Rooibos Espresso of course.…

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