Our Heritage’s Brew: Rooibos roots, GI protection, and tea-novation

This Heritage Month, rooibos takes center stage as a uniquely South African story, one that weaves together heritage, geography, Indigenous Knowledge, and innovation. Recognised internationally with Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) status, rooibos remains a crop tied to place and people, with companies like Carmién Tea, launched 26 years ago, contributing to both its preservation…

BySpice4Life NewsSeptember 9, 20250Comments

Food & Wine

Caffeine-free And Cool! Why Rooibos Is The Drink Of Choice For Gen Z and Millennials

As wellness trends reshape beverage choices globally, South African consumers are increasingly turning to herbal infusions, with Rooibos leading the charge. This shift is particularly evident among Gen Z and Millennials, who, despite their shared health-conscious outlooks, exhibit distinct preferences in their tea consumption habits. Gen Z, individuals born between the mid-1990s and early 2010s,…

BySpice4Life NewsMay 14, 20250Comments

Food & Wine

POPULAR ASIAN BUBBLE TEA GETS A SOUTH AFRICAN TWIST

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…

BySpice4Life NewsSeptember 15, 20220Comments

Out & About

EXPERIENCE THE WONDER OF THE ROOIBOS HARVEST SEASON

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,…

BySpice4Life NewsJanuary 18, 20220Comments

Food & Wine

ROOIBOS BECOMING A SIGNATURE DRINK AMONG FICTIONAL CHARACTERS

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.…

BySpice4Life NewsApril 20, 20210Comments

Healthy Living

A CUP OF ROOIBOS A DAY, GOOD FOR REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH

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%…

BySpice4Life NewsFebruary 9, 20210Comments

The Look

DEMAND FOR ROOIBOS BEAUTY AND BODY PRODUCTS CONTINUES TO GROW

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…

BySpice4Life NewsOctober 12, 20200Comments

Healthy Living

FIGHT COLDS AND FLU WITH ROOIBOS

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…

BySpice4Life NewsJune 25, 20200Comments

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Our Heritage’s Brew: Rooibos roots, GI protection, and tea-novation

Caffeine-free And Cool! Why Rooibos Is The Drink Of Choice For Gen Z and Millennials

POPULAR ASIAN BUBBLE TEA GETS A SOUTH AFRICAN TWIST

EXPERIENCE THE WONDER OF THE ROOIBOS HARVEST SEASON

ROOIBOS BECOMING A SIGNATURE DRINK AMONG FICTIONAL CHARACTERS

A CUP OF ROOIBOS A DAY, GOOD FOR REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH

DEMAND FOR ROOIBOS BEAUTY AND BODY PRODUCTS CONTINUES TO GROW

FIGHT COLDS AND FLU WITH ROOIBOS

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