Rooibos Limited is the preferred supplier of Rooibos around the world. The company prides itself on staying abreast of consumer trends and in a bid to remain in a position to meet consumer demand, they have launched a brand new online store where consumers can purchase a vast array of Rooibos products.
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. What’s more, she did so amid many jail threats and fines, since many (mainly men) were opposed to…
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. A large number of participants including diplomats, senior government officials and tea trade members were present at the event. This was the second consecutive year…
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%.” Rooibos, in particular, offers great…
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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%.…
In January this year, the South African Rooibos Council – together with Rooibos Ltd and other key players in China’s Rooibos industry – has opened an office in Shanghai’s Yangpu district. Kieran van Zyl, Rooibos Ltd’s representative in Greater China, says visitors are most welcome.
Consumer brands group AVI, the owner of household names such as Five Roses and Freshpak Rooibos, says its Rooibos input cost spiked 27% as a result of the local drought in 2017/18. With better rainfall last year, most product prices stabilised somewhat – except for Rooibos. The same box of 80 teabags still costs R54.…
TV magazine programme Pasella featured an insert on Clanwilliam and Rooibos. We are introduced to the beautiful town of Clanwilliam in the heart of Rooibos country. We are also shown how Rooibos is cultivated, and how to enjoy a cup of Rooibos combined with a slice of Rooibos-flavoured cheesecake. Watch video
In a recent survey, one-third of South Africans cited Rooibos tea among their top three colds and flu fighting strategies. A survey conducted by a leading health firm showed that South Africans’ first reaction to a cold is to take Vitamin C, get enough rest, and take Rooibos mixed with honey, lemon and/or ginger. But,…