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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.
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...
Sceletia mother & daughter dup shine at the Biodiversity Economy and Investment Indaba
Mother-daughter Indigenous duo Yolande and Eureka Le Roux form part of the quartet of shareholders that make up Sceletia Pty Ltd. They just exhibited at the 2024 Biodiversity Economy and Investment Indaba from 25 to 27 May 2024. It was a flagship gathering organised...
The Honeybush Company’s recent successes
Under Donovan Brunette's leadership, we celebrate the merger of IHPL and The Langkloof Honeybush Company to form The Honeybush Company. The company has broadened its horizons through a significant factory upgrade and a successful GFSI audit, thereby strengthening its...
Honeybush-infused carrot cake
Ingredients 250 ml sunflower oil 2 eggs 250 g castor sugar 300g cake flour 6 ml baking powder 6 ml bicarb 10 ml salt 12 ml ground cinnamon 5 ml ground cloves 450 g grated carrots 100 g of chopped pecan nuts Zest of 2 lemons Infuse 2 Honeybush tea bags with the juice...