Our blog
Welcome to the fascinating world of South African Honeybush! As the South African Honeybush Tea Association, we are passionate about promoting natural wellness and conscious consumption. Our blog is a treasure trove of knowledge, sharing captivating insights into the enchanting world of Honeybush Species. Discover the incredible diversity, health benefits, and rich cultural heritage of this unique tea. Join us on a journey of exploration as we delve into the captivating stories behind each cup of Honeybush tea.
Director Series: Meet Dr. Pippa Karsen
Meet Dr. Pippa Karsen, Director of Research. Growing up in Cape Town, Pippa Karsen spent much of her childhood on her family’s farm in the Cederberg, where her connection to the natural environment first took root. It was here that her grandmother introduced her to...
Director Series: Meet Gillian McGregor
Meet Gillian McGregor, SAHTA Director. In the green rolling hills of Ixopo, Kwazulu Natal – Gillian grew up on a bee farm, where they produced honey and provided pollination services to high value fruit farms in the Orange Free State. In the cold misty climate, on the...
Honeybush Iced Tea & Citrus Cooler
Honeybush Iced Tea & Citrus Cooler A naturally caffeine-free, antioxidant-rich refreshment 🌿 Serves: 4 people ⏱ Prep Time: 10 minutes ❄ Chill Time: 1–2 hours 🛒 Ingredients: 4 Honeybush tea bags 1 litre boiling water 2 tablespoons raw...
Director Series: Meet Jo-Anne Fourie
Meet Jo-Anne Fourie, SAHTA Director - Team Leader: Marketing. I became involved in the Honeybush industry in 2022, with a focus on introducing Honeybush retail tea boxes to shops along the Garden Route. I’m a mom to two young boys, a wife, and someone who has truly...
Director Series: Meet Raoul Du Toit
Meet Raoul Du Toit, SAHTA Director. Raoul Du Toit was born in Kensington, Cape Town, where he spent his early childhood before moving to Walvis Bay in the 1970s. It was there that he spent most of his formative years. After leaving school in 1976, he joined his...
Director Series: Meet Dr. Lize van der Merwe
Meet Dr. Lize van der Merwe, SAHTA Secretary. Originally from Bredasdorp where she grew up on a Honeybush farm, she studied Conservation Ecology at Stellenbosch University. Postgraduate studies followed, and she specialized in biodiversity conservation of large-scale...
Member Spotlight: The Honeybush Company
A proud member of the South African Honeybush Tea Association (SAHTA), The Honeybush Company is one of the last remaining wild harvesting tea producers in South Africa — rooted in the fynbos-covered mountains of the Langkloof. From mountain to cup, their teas honour...
Honeybush Caramel Custard Pudding
Silky, fragrant, and infused with the warm, naturally sweet aroma of Honeybush. A perfect dessert for a family treat or a weekend gathering! Serves: 4 - 6 people. ✨ Ingredients Honeybush Tea Infusion: 2 cups milk 3 Honeybush tea bags (or 3 tsp loose Honeybush)...
Director Series: Meet Yolande Le Roux
Meet Yolande Le Roux, SAHTA Director - Team Leader: Traditional Knowledge Portfolio Committee Meet Yolande Le Roux, SAHTA Director – Team Leader: Traditional Knowledge Portfolio Committee I became involved in the Honeybush industry after joining the Honeybush...