Rooibos tea, the treasure of South Africa

In the small towns of Nieuwoudtville, Clanwilliam, Citrusdal and Piketberg, rooibos tea is grown on plantations and provides jobs to around 5000 people in the area. Currently it generates an annual turnover of €35 million, and has been commercially processed since the 1930’s. The Cederberg region is known for its ochre craggy faced mountains, succulents, shrubs and expanse of wildflowers. It is a nature-lover’s paradise and very popular in early spring…READ MORE