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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 Jo-Anne Fourie

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...

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Director Series: Meet Raoul Du Toit

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...

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Director Series: Meet Dr. Lize van der Merwe

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...

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Member Spotlight: The Honeybush Company

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...

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Honeybush Caramel Custard Pudding

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)...

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Director Series: Meet Yolande Le Roux

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...

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Honeybush Moments – The Perfect Picnic Season

Honeybush Moments – The Perfect Picnic Season

There’s something magical about this time of year in South Africa — the air feels lighter, the days stretch longer, and nature invites us outdoors. It’s the perfect season to pause, breathe, and enjoy a slow afternoon picnic with the people who make life special....

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Director Series: Meet Matt Sephton

Director Series: Meet Matt Sephton

Meet Matt Sephton, SAHTA Director and Vice-Chairperson  Matt Sephton has been part of the Honeybush story since 2015, beginning with his research at Rhodes University on the sustainable wild harvesting of this culturally and ecologically significant plant. Now based...

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