Rooibos is one versatile brew. Now local marketers are incorporating it into bubble tea – a unique-tasting, interactive beverage from Taiwan that has become a worldwide craze. Joburg-born entrepreneur, Ben Stein (22), who is the founder of Ben’s Bubble Tea, has launched a Rooibos bubble tea range that’s got Mzansi salivating. Enjoy Rooibos as a…
January marks the start of the Rooibos harvest season in Clanwilliam – a quaint town tucked away at the foot of the majestic Cederberg mountains and the only place in the world where Rooibos grows. Annually more than 20 000 tons of Rooibos are produced, half of which are exported to 60+ countries across the globe. Today,…
For James Bond, it's a Vodka Martini, shaken not stirred, for Carrie Bradshaw – lead character in Sex and the City, it's a Cosmopolitan of course and nothing can quench Homer Simpson's thirst more than a can of Duff Beer. A signature drink, scent or style makes a character distinctive and gives their personalities dimension.…
This February, which is recognised as Reproductive Health Month, the spotlight has fallen on another 21st century crisis – plummeting fertility rates. Fertility levels worldwide have plunged to an historic low with scientists predicting that by 2025, almost 10 million couples will struggle to conceive. South Africa faces the same conundrum, with already more than 20%…
A growing preference for natural products free from chemicals, along with a concern for the environment is driving the demand for herbal beauty products, which includes Rooibos. Beauty guru, Adele du Toit and spokesperson for the SA Rooibos Council (SARC) says that not so long-ago natural products were sold primarily in health food stores and…
For over a century, antioxidant-rich Rooibos tea has been used to help ease and provide protection against colds and flu. Its ability to support the immune system in fighting viruses, enhances the body’s natural defence system making it a must-have pantry staple. Here’s how Rooibos can help fight coughs and sniffles this winter season: 1. One…