Quench your thirst the Pandoran way: This is the Pandora-inspired drink that visitors to the Tokyo Disney Resort will be able to sample during the opening week of Avatar, Way of Water. One of the exotic flavours included in this otherworldly drink is none other than South African favourite, Rooibos. Patrons are in for a real treat as the drink can also be lit up to reflect the wonder of Pandora.

Disney Resort Celebrates Avatar with Special Rooibos Jelly Drink
By SAPeople 19-12-22 16:37

As movie fans across the world stream into cinemas to watch blockbuster sci-fi movie, Avatar: The Way of Water, which was released this week, visitors to the Tokyo Disney Resort are being treated to a taste of Pandora… and that taste includes South African favourite – Rooibos! Chefs at the resort have created exotic tastes […]

Game ranger, Tonie and his wife, Shirley Joubert, adopted Jessica when she was only a few days old, after they found her on the banks of the Blyde River during a flood 22 years ago. Her favourite snack is Rooibos of which she drinks 20 litres a day.

Meet Jessica, the World’s Most Famous Hippo and a BIG Fan of Rooibos
By SAPeople 20-04-22 17:20

Most South Africans love their Rooibos, but there’s probably no bigger fan (physically speaking!) than Jessica the Hippo, one of SA’s most famous animal stars around the world. Jessica has played the lead in several National Geographic documentaries, appeared on the Discovery Channel, SKY news, BBC, Japanese, German and Australian telly and even made it […]

Zebrafish Research Reveals Green Rooibos Tea’s Anxiety-Busting Properties
By SAPeople 06-02-22 14:01

Rooibos tea is a uniquely South African product. The plant, Aspalathus linearis, grows mainly in the Cederberg area of the country’s Western Cape province. And it’s not just a tasty beverage. It is caffeine-free; research has proved that it has anti-inflammatory properties. It’s also been found to ease pain and reduce allergies. Rooibos is also […]

Rooibos Tea's New Status Should Boost Fortunes for South Africa's Crop

Rooibos Tea’s New Status Should Boost Fortunes for South Africa’s Crop
By SAPeople 13-08-21 19:29

VANRHYNSDORP, South Africa (Reuters) – Come December, when farmers near Cape Town harvest rooibos leaves, they will become the first generation to grow and sell a tea with a unique regional status, a designation awarded to other such products as French champagne or Irish whiskey. (Watch video below.) As many proud South Africans already know,  […]

Rooibos has shown potential for Covid-19 treatment. Many South Africans use traditional medicine

South African Researchers Studying Medicinal Plants Like Rooibos for Possible COVID-19 Treatments
By SAPeople Contributor 01-01-21 20:34

South Africa has a long tradition of using plants for medicinal purposes. Some of these, such as Aloe ferox (bitter aloe), Sutherlandia frutescens (cancer bush), Aspalathus linearis (rooibos tea) and Kiggelaria africana, have been studied as sources of useful compounds. But most still need to be scientifically validated as treatments for particular diseases. Medicinal plants are […]

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Heatstruck? Science Says A Cup of Hot Rooibos is a Healthier Way to Cool Down
By SAPeople 18-01-20 19:07

The scorching temperatures experienced in large parts of South Africa, could put many at risk of heat exhaustion or heat stroke. Babies, children and the elderly are particularly sensitive to the heat. Appropriate hydration is key to avoiding heat-related ailments and illnesses, but before you reach for something cold to cool you down – a […]

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South Africa’s Rooibos Booms in Japan
By SAPeople Contributor 13-03-19 10:17

Rooibos is already popular in Europe and now it’s becoming a big deal in Japan – one of the largest tea-drinking nations in the world – with exports of our indigenous tea hitting record highs in 2018. More than 2 000 tons were shipped to Japan‘s shores last year – the largest consignment since Rooibos […]

SA Schoolgirl Discovers Rooibos Could Even Benefit Diabetic Dogs
By SAPeople Contributor 19-07-17 21:12

South Africans have always been fans of Rooibos and its benefits… and as expats have discovered, SA’s homegrown tea is becoming a firm favourite amongst healthy tea drinkers across the globe. And now a young schoolgirl has made some extraordinary findings that show Rooibos could help dogs too… Zaria Rule – a grade 7 learner […]

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Rooibos and Other South African Products’ Names Protected in EU
By SAPeople Contributor 17-06-16 15:15

The names of a selection of South African products – including Rooibos and Karoo lamb – are now protected under a new agreement with the European Union (EU). It follows from a bilateral protocol on geographic indicators negotiated between SA and the EU. Under the new agreement, 102 wine names would be protected and three agricultural […]

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Research says rooibos beats stress
By SAPeople Contributor 10-01-12 15:12

Rooibos is known to be a beverage that can provide relief after a hard day at work, but although well documented, its soothing effect has not yet been proven scientifically. Now, researchers from Stellenbosch University have discovered that the South African herbal tea contains compounds that can help to alleviate anxiety and stress. According to research […]

South Africa develops rooibos flavour wheel
By SAPeople 28-02-15 08:13

by Wilma den Hartigh For those of us who enjoy our daily rooibos cuppa, a good flavour is all-important. However, for the uninitiated it is only possible to distinguish basic flavour characteristics. Now, with the help of a newly developed rooibos flavour wheel, anyone can identify a full spectrum of tastes and aromas of this […]

Heavenly Hertzoggies: A South African Favourite
By Mimi Mfundisi 16-05-23 17:05

It’s time to bake some heartwarming sweet treats to enjoy while having a cup of tea or coffee. Share the love with these heavenly Hertzoggies. We don’t always have time to go to a coffee shop with friends and enjoy a hot cuppa with a sweet treat. However, if you’re spending time at home and […]

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