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How to combat sun damage with Rooibos

With Europe experiencing its second-warmest June on record since 1979, the record-breaking temperatures are causing vast numbers of people to visit coastal areas and rivers leading to an increased risk of water safety incidents. Health issues are not only limited to people vulnerable to extreme heat but may also lead to potentially serious illnesses or…

Rooibos & Skincare

An increased awareness of mental health issues and stress and anxiety from lockdowns have led to much greater attention being paid to self-care. Skincare trends follow general health trends in moving to anti-inflammatory skincare routines that are better for our health and kinder to our skin. Less is more as people realize that too many…

Rooibos & Mental Health

According to a new Gallup report, employee stress levels around the world are at an all-time high with worry, anger and sadness remaining above pre-pandemic levels. ‘Post-Pandemic Stress Disorder’, though not an official diagnosis, is widely used to describe the trauma experienced over the last two years and the returning to a ‘new normal’ still…

News from the Farm: June 2022

Winter is a time when we go into hiding, away from the cold weather, but for the rooibos plant, this is almost like a ‘coming out’ ball. Lots of little seedlings are being planted in anticipation of their big show a year later when they will be ready for their first topping. In many ways,…

The Rooibos Route

Since Rooibos was awarded PDO status interest has grown in leaps and bounds in this uniquely South African product with tourists now looking for more than just the tea. They want to visit rooibos farms, learn about the history, tea culture and heritage of rooibos. This interest has unfolded a new leaf in rooibos tourism and made the rooibos route one of the…

Youth Day 2022

Youth Day is close to our hearts for many reasons but most importantly because we are committed to empowering our youth for the future. Every year Carmién Tea, through its social upliftment arm the Mouton Foundation, celebrates Youth Day by reaching out to needs in our community teaching our children to share and care, instilling…

Rooibos Tourism

The Rooibos region is experiencing an influx of tourists as a result of the recent protected designation of origin (PDO) certification. As the first African food to be approved by the EU, its PDO status joins the ranks of foods such as gorgonzola, Parmigiano-Reggiano, feta, cognac and champagne which can only be labelled as such if they come from…

Eco Goodness: World Environment Day

World Environment Day is celebrated annually on 5 June and is the United Nations‘ principal vehicle to deepen public awareness of the need to preserve and practise sustainable actions for the protection of the environment. Environmental protection forms one of the 3 pillars of corporate sustainability. What is sustainability? Sustainability is on everyone’s lips these days but…

Carmién Rooibos Experiences

Tea pairings have been around since day one when man had a need for something sweet with a hot cuppa. From tea and scones to tea and cake, what was once seen exclusively as a ‘tea time’ beverage has become quite the popular choice to pair with anything from chocolate to sophisticated fine dining dishes, also leading to the emergence of…

Innovation and Product Development at Carmién Tea

What sets Carmién Tea apart as a preferred rooibos brand? Apart from bringing our customers rooibos direct from the farm, grown socially just and sustainably, we have one key element that consistently brings us rave reviews and several international awards. “Our innovative, flavourful and functional rooibos blends underpin our aspiration towards a life of health…