Rooibos News
As stress levels rise among South African men – driven by demanding work environments, shift work and lifestyle pressures – research is increasingly turning attention to everyday dietary interventions that may support long-term health. One of the most promising homegrown contenders is Rooibos, a caffeine-free herbal infusion rich in antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds that may help support cardiometabolic health, stress resilience and better sleep quality.
Caffeine powers millions through the day, but for a growing number of people it can trigger unwanted effects, such as jitters, headaches, anxiety and disrupted sleep. As more consumers experience these reactions, they are rethinking not only how much caffeine they consume, but also when they consume it.
In a world of endless notifications, relentless multitasking and constant information overload, the ability to focus is slipping through our fingers. Research suggests the human attention span has shrunk dramatically over the past two decades, with a widely cited Microsoft study putting it at just eight seconds today, down from 12 seconds in 2000. That’s shorter than the attention span of a goldfish.
Her recent quadruple Robben Island crossing – pending Guinness World Records ratification – positions her as the first and fastest female to complete the gruelling challenge in skins.
Down Cemetery Road, the much-anticipated Apple TV+ thriller starring screen legends, Emma Thompson and Ruth Wilson, has put a spotlight on our unique, world-celebrated herbal infusion, Rooibos.
Following President Cyril Ramaphosa’s State of the Nation Address, which highlighted agriculture as a rapidly expanding export sector and reaffirmed government’s commitment to infrastructure and global market expansion, the Rooibos industry enters 2026 navigating climatic uncertainty, shifting global trade dynamics and heightened regulatory scrutiny.
Drinking tea is more than just enjoying a flavourful beverage. It has been part of almost every culture for thousands of years, with every country moulding their respective tea-drinking ceremony around their social values and traditions.
Despite the destruction that heavy rain and floods have caused to large parts of the Cederberg in recent weeks, Rooibos fields remain largely intact.
Visitors from far and wide have recently visited Rooibos Ltd in Clanwilliam to learn more about the product and the processes used to produce Rooibos tea and Rooibos extracts, and about our rigorous quality control measures.
This blog on the MyKitchen website provides a beautiful overview of the Rooibos story – from how it became part of the tea-drinking culture in the Cederberg region during the 19th century to finding ways to germinate Rooibos seeds in the 1930s.
For centuries, drinking tea has played a central role in the lives of women across the globe. Women like British born Mary Tuke (1725-72) was among the first tea merchants to build a chain of tea stores.
From cocktail parties and Christmas feasts to New Year's Eve festivities, the end-of-year holidays are synonymous with social gatherings and delicious, but often rich and indulgent food and alcoholic excesses that can become a challenge for the digestive system.
The recent drought negatively impacted the production of Rooibos. As a result, the demand for Rooibos exceeded supply, and Rooibos prices increased. This influenced the domestic market where price sensitivity decreased the demand for Rooibos by 30% over the past three years. During the same period, the demand for Rooibos in Japan increased by 100%.
Rooibos is still one of the most affordable beverages amidst rising food prices, the VAT increase and inflation. According to the SA Rooibos Council, "Hot drinks, which includes tea, coffee and other speciality drinks, only saw an inflationary increase of 4.8% in comparison to cold drinks which rose by 7%."
Prof Jonny Peter, Head of the Allergy and Immunology Unit at the University of Cape Town's Lung Institute, told CapeTalk's #WeekendBreakfast host Africa Melane about the studies they are conducting to determine the impact of Rooibos on allergic inflammation. Laboratory studies have shown Rooibos has a positive effect on allergy-prone cells.
This blog on the MyKitchen website provides a beautiful overview of the Rooibos story – from how it became part of the tea-drinking culture in the Cederberg region during the 19th century to finding ways to germinate Rooibos seeds in the 1930s.
For centuries, drinking tea has played a central role in the lives of women across the globe. Women like British born Mary Tuke (1725-72) was among the first tea merchants to build a chain of tea stores.
National Rooibos Day on 16 January is about celebrating Rooibos, and raising awareness of the health benefits and uses of this indigenous South African product.
Visitors from far and wide have recently visited Rooibos Ltd in Clanwilliam to learn more about the product and the processes used to produce Rooibos tea and Rooibos extracts, and about our rigorous quality control measures.
Rooibos Ltd was one of the sponsors of the 19th Annual General Meeting of the Tea Exporters Association (TEA) which took place in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on 31 August 2018.
Rooibos Limited is proud to work with a group of dedicated employees who have given significant portions of their professional lives in service of our company.
As stress levels rise among South African men – driven by demanding work environments, shift work and lifestyle pressures – research is increasingly turning attention to everyday dietary interventions that may support long-term health. One of the most promising homegrown contenders is Rooibos, a caffeine-free herbal infusion rich in antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds that may help support cardiometabolic health, stress resilience and better sleep quality.
Caffeine powers millions through the day, but for a growing number of people it can trigger unwanted effects, such as jitters, headaches, anxiety and disrupted sleep. As more consumers experience these reactions, they are rethinking not only how much caffeine they consume, but also when they consume it.
In a world of endless notifications, relentless multitasking and constant information overload, the ability to focus is slipping through our fingers. Research suggests the human attention span has shrunk dramatically over the past two decades, with a widely cited Microsoft study putting it at just eight seconds today, down from 12 seconds in 2000. That’s shorter than the attention span of a goldfish.
Her recent quadruple Robben Island crossing – pending Guinness World Records ratification – positions her as the first and fastest female to complete the gruelling challenge in skins.
Down Cemetery Road, the much-anticipated Apple TV+ thriller starring screen legends, Emma Thompson and Ruth Wilson, has put a spotlight on our unique, world-celebrated herbal infusion, Rooibos.
Following President Cyril Ramaphosa’s State of the Nation Address, which highlighted agriculture as a rapidly expanding export sector and reaffirmed government’s commitment to infrastructure and global market expansion, the Rooibos industry enters 2026 navigating climatic uncertainty, shifting global trade dynamics and heightened regulatory scrutiny.
Rooibos is still one of the most affordable beverages amidst rising food prices, the VAT increase and inflation. According to the SA Rooibos Council, "Hot drinks, which includes tea, coffee and other speciality drinks, only saw an inflationary increase of 4.8% in comparison to cold drinks which rose by 7%."
As the excitement continues to mount in the countdown to the Tokyo Olympic Games, athletes will have trialled numerous dietary supplements to give them a competitive edge in the hope to set new records and bring home the gold.
During Heritage Month in September, the SA Rooibos Council (SARC) embarked on a campaign to create greater public awareness of Rooibos.
Martin Bergh, managing director of Rooibos Ltd, and Arend Redelinghuys, the company's marketing director, visited Tharanga Cooray, Rooibos Ltd's sales manager in Sri Lanka. Together, they paid a visit to Dilmah Teas and met its chairman, FJ Fernando.
