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Rooibos health benefits backed by evidence
There has been much debate about the host of benefits claimed to be present in South Africa’s miracle plant, rooibos. Rooibos is considered a superfood, containing an abundance of antioxidants and other immune-boosting health benefits. According to this research fact sheet by the Cancer Association of South Africa, “Evidence of the health benefits of Rooibos…
Read MoreRooibos awarded Protected Geographical Indicator (GI) Status by the EU
We have a great cause for celebration! Not only has our much-loved indigenous rooibos finally been registered as a geographic indicator (GI) and awarded Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) status by the European Union (Regulation (EU)No 1151/2012), but it is also the first African food to achieve this status. What does this mean? GIs are…
Read MoreImplications of the Rooibos GI/PDO certification
What does it mean to be GI/PDO certified? The excerpts below explain the technicalities behind the certification, and why it is so important for our product and for South Africa. Protection of the name ‘rooibos’ The name of ‘Rooibos’/’Red Bush’ can only be used to refer to the dried leaves and stems of 100 %…
Read MoreThe History of Rooibos
Imagine sitting around a campfire sipping a cup of steaming hot rooibos tea on a cold night, listening to stories from long before you were even born. Unknown pioneering people coming alive in the flickering flame, giving you a renewed appreciation for what is in your hand. Such is the story of rooibos. An accidental…
Read MoreGreen Rooibos: From Crop to Cup
GREEN ROOIBOS: FROM CROP TO CUP Carmién Tea is not only renowned for being a marketer and exporter of Rooibos but as one of the only brands that are the producer, processor, and marketer/exporter. Carmién supplies Rooibos tea directly from the farm in South Africa as we are based in the unique Rooibos region (60…
Read MoreTeatox for the new year
Join our Carmién Teatox to start your year on a healthy note. A teatox is the ideal natural way to help your body back to optimal health. Apart from just using rooibos we have two specially formulated detox combinations in our Energise and Cleanse teas recommended for your Teatox. Every now and then we overindulge…
Read MoreThe Best Nursing Tea for Breastfeeding Moms
Carmién Nursing tea is our most popular all-natural rooibos tea for nursing moms. Safe for mom and baby Stimulates and increases the production of natural mother’s milk. The best milk for your baby. Mother’s milk. Will also assist in weight loss. Vanilla and Aniseed give a smooth, slightly liquorice flavour. 3-6 cups recommended per day.…
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