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Khoi and San Receive First Cycle of Benefit-Sharing Funds from Rooibos Industry
As part of an Access and Benefit-sharing (ABS) agreement signed between the parties in 2019, the Khoi and San peoples have received the first cycle of funds from the rooibos industry.
Celebrating The Protection of Rooibos Under EU Law
A video celebrating the protection of rooibos under EU law has been issued by the South African Rooibos Council – watch it here!
Nanotechnology Used to Enhance Bioavailability of Rooibos
Researchers from Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT) are using phytosome nanotechnology – an emerging field – to enhance the bioavailability of Rooibos extracts in skin formulations.
Tea Tourism – The New Engine Of Growth For SA’s Economy
Few industries have been hit as hard by the pandemic as the travel and tourism sector, but fortuitously, it has given a fillip to tea tourism worldwide.
The Hippo That Loves Rooibos Tea
Meet Jessica the hippo – she’s the hippo that loves rooibos tea, and one of the world’s most famous animal stars.
Teas and Tisanes
Strictly speaking, tea refers to products from the Camellia sinensis plant – but what many call herbal ‘tea’ is in fact a tisane. In this article, we discuss the difference between teas and tisanes.
Beverage Trends: Pinterest Predicts ‘Tea Will Be The New Happy Hour’ In 2022
Among the biggest food and drinks predictions recently announced by social media network Pinterest is that afternoon tea will be the new happy hour.
New Research Shows Green Rooibos Tea Helps Reduce Anxiety
New research has confirmed that the consumption of rooibos tea – and specifically unfermented or green rooibos – helps to reduce anxiety.
Rooibos Features in ‘Around The World In 80 Teas’ Series
Rooibos is gaining in recognition and popularity across the world – and a good example is a great video that rooibos features in, in the ‘Around The World In 80 Teas’ series.