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Rooibos Awarded Protected Geographical Indicator Status by EU
Rooibos has finally been awarded Protected Designation of Origin Geographical Indicator status by the European Union!

Humble Rooibos Is Now A Superfood – And SA Could Be Cashing In
Rooibos is increasingly becoming known as a “superfood” – a premium product with prices rising alongside growing demand.

South Africans Happiest Spending Time With Loved Ones Sipping Tea
In a recent poll, South Africans indicated that they’re happiest when spending times with loved ones, sipping tea.

BOS helping Covid-19 lockdown-impoverished
One of Klipopmekaar’s valued clients, BOS Ice Tea, is hoping to serve 10,000 meals to impoverished South Africans.

Rooibos can benefit you during Covid-19 pandemic
Can rooibos tea help protect against COVID-19? Recent research suggests it might!

Rooibos continues to enjoy GI protection in UK post Brexit
Our favourite plant – rooibos – will continue to enjoy protected Geographical Indicator status in the EU.

The rise of rooibos and why celebs love it
We love it when an international celeb professes their love of our local home-grown tea!

“Rooibos bra” in aid of breast cancer awareness
A bra, made out of rooibos tea bags by a leading lingerie maker? In aid of Breast Cancer Awareness? Yes!

San and Khoi to benefit from Rooibos after landmark agreement
In recognition of the historical and cultural rights of the First Nations People of South Africa, a landmark agreement has been reached to ensure these communities receive benefit from the rooibos trade.