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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.
Member Spotlight: Sceletia’s Signature Blend
We're excited to introduce you to Sceletia, a valued member of the South African Honeybush Tea Association (SAHTA). Sceletia offers a one-of-a-kind product: a carefully crafted blend of Honeybush and Sceletia, combining the rich, soothing flavours of Honeybush tea...
Honeybush Malva Pudding
Pudding Ingredients: 20 ml butter 210 g (250 ml) caster sugar 2 eggs 15 ml smooth apricot jam 5 ml bicarbonate of soda 125 ml lukewarm, strong Honeybush tea 140 g (250 ml) cake flour 1 ml salt 5 ml white vinegar Cream Sauce Ingredients: 250 ml cream 150 g (180 ml)...
SAHTA aims to boost the industry with Geographical Indication
The South African Honeybush Tea Association is excited about the opportunity to participate in a series of workshops aimed at empowering the Honeybush industry to embark on the Geographical Indication (GI) registration process. These workshops are part of the...
Showcasing Honeybush: Events and Milestones in 2024
From right: Ms Bongiwe Sokwaliwa of the ARC with representatives from 4 SMME’s in Tsitsikamma and Langkloof areas6-7 August 2024 IKS Biotrade Indaba: Honoring Traditional Knowledge The ARC Honeybush team attended the 2nd IK and Biotrade Indaba in Gqeberha, hosted by...
Local growth and the start of an international footprint
The packaging of 'Caspa Cyclopia Tea,' dating back to the 1960s, is the earliest example of honeybush tea packaged and branded commercially. Photo supplied by ARC.From 1940 to 1990, several sporadic increases in tea production happened in the Langkloof. During this...
Win 1 of 5 Honeybush Hampers!
Exciting news for all our Honeybush enthusiasts - we're giving away 5 incredible Honeybush hampers worth R250 each!* This is your golden opportunity to indulge in the delightful world of Honeybush. Participating is easy: Scroll down to the bottom of this page and...
Warm up with these Honeybush Tea winter warmers
As midwinter arrives, marking the heart of the season, we find ourselves reflecting on the warmth and comfort that a cup of Honeybush Tea can bring. Whether you're savouring it by a crackling fire or sharing it with loved ones, Honeybush Tea is the perfect companion...
Living Lands is a local organisation supporting sustainable production of honeybush.
One of their most recent projects has been to develop the Wild Honeybush Augmentation Framework. This initiative is a collaborative effort with local farmers and harvesters aimed at enhancing and preserving the wild honeybush populations, which are crucial to our...
Tribute to Quinton Nortje
18 March, 1958 to 10 February 2024. I have only known the Nortjes for 10 years, as a honeybush researcher involved with various aspects of the industry but with a focus on wild harvesting. This account of Quinton’s contribution to the industry is based mostly on my...