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Rooibos Tea

All About

Originating from the beautiful Western Cape of South Africa, Rooibos tea is a naturally caffeine-free herbal infusion crafted from the indigenous red bush plant. Known for its smooth, honeyed flavour and gentle finish, Rooibos offers a comforting cup without the bitterness often found in traditional teas. Loved both warm and poured over ice, this elegant South African favourite is as refreshing as it is soothing — a truly luxurious sip for any moment of the day.

A Brief History

For generations, Rooibos tea was a treasured local tradition enjoyed by communities living among the rugged fynbos landscapes of South Africa’s Cederberg mountains. Harvested by hand, the leaves were carefully gathered, carried down steep mountain paths by donkey, then chopped, bruised, and laid out beneath the African sun to dry naturally.

By the late 19th century, Rooibos had become popular among Dutch settlers in the region, yet cultivating the plant on a commercial scale remained a mystery. That changed in the early 1900s when South African doctor and conservationist Dr. Pieter Le Fras Nortier began experimenting with the Rooibos plant in the Olifants River Valley. Through years of dedication and agricultural research, he discovered successful methods for germination, cultivation, and harvesting — laying the foundation for Rooibos to flourish far beyond the mountains where it began.

His pioneering work transformed Rooibos into one of South Africa’s most celebrated exports, supporting local farming communities and introducing the world to this uniquely soothing tea. Today, Rooibos is enjoyed across the globe for its naturally smooth flavour, comforting warmth, and unmistakable connection to the South African landscape.

Health Benefits

In addition to being naturally caffeine and calorie-free, Rooibos tea has a myriad of health benefits:

Full of antioxidants, including aspalathin which has antidiabetic, anti-inflammatory, and neuroprotective properties.
Proven to contain cancer-fighting properties in animal research studies.
Replaces essential minerals, iron, potassium, zinc & sodium in the body
Alleviates allergies - asthma, hay fever, and eczema.
Low in tannins and doesn't interfere with iron absorption like other teas, so is particularly beneficial for those suffering from aenimia and during pregnancy and breastfeeding when iron levels can be depleted.
Has a soothing effect on the nervous system and is recommended for people suffering from irritability, headaches, disturbed sleeping patterns, insomnia, nervous tension, mild depression or hypertension.
Excellent for children with hyperactivity and insomnia.
Relieves stomach and indigestion problems such as nausea, vomiting, heartburn, stomach ulcers and constipation.
Antispasmodic, alleviating colic and stomach cramps in babies
Has a soothing effect on the skin, relieving itching and certain skin irritations such as eczema, nappy rash and acne when applied directly to the affected area.
Good source of vitamins and minerals. It can be used as a natural supplement as it contains calcium, magnesium and fluoride which are essential for the development of strong teeth and bones.
Green Rooibos in particular has even higher levels of anti-oxidants with even better antimutagenic (cancer-fighting) activities.

Opening Hours

Tue - Fri: 10.30am - 4.30pm

Saturday: 11am - 5pm

Sunday - Monday: Closed

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