Blog & News

Precision farming results in great 2014 rooibos harvest
Good rains in 2013, and timely summer rain in 2014 have resulted in great yield, excellent quality and a sizeable harvest for summer 2014.

CNBC Africa interview with Grant Rushmere, Co-founder, BOS
CNBC Africa sat down with BOS Ice Tea co-founder Grant Rushmere to discuss future plans for the growing rooibos ice tea brand.

BOS tackles the sports drink market with launch of BOS SPORT
BOS Ice Tea announces the launch of BOS Sport, reinforcing their philosophy of beverages with natural flavours and premium ingredients.

More scientific evidence for the anti-diabetic potential of Rooibos
A team of South African researchers has found more scientific evidence suggesting rooibos may be beneficial in countering diabetes.

BOS launches new on-the-go 500ml pack in stores
BOS Ice Tea have just launched their new 500ml packaging – and with the launch, will continue supporting their drive to plant 50 000 trees by 2020.

Rooibos war no storm in a teacup
South Africa’s rooibos industry has been on tenterhooks following a second attempt to trademark the unique local tea in the European Union.

Is life worth living? It all depends on the liver.
A recent study at the Oxidative Stress Research Centre, Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT), has proven the ability of rooibos to improve liver function and protect the liver against oxidative damage.

BOSify your world … and plant trees
BOS Brands has launched BOSify YOUR WORLD, a really cool smartphone app that helps you BOSify any urban environment – virtually.

Brunsvigia Orientalis
In late March and in April if you’re lucky you can spot patches of Brunsvigia Orientalis growing near some of our rooibos fields.