Tea vs Tisane: what’s the difference?

Tea vs Tisane: what’s the difference?

Strictly speaking, only a beverage that comes from the Camellia Sinensis plant (left) should be called “tea”, while herbal infusions, such as Rooibos that comes from the Aspalathus linearis shrub (right) are referred to as tisanes (ti-zahns). Few people really know...
Rooibos harvest promises high-quality product

Rooibos harvest promises high-quality product

Having already received and processed several loads of Rooibos from this year’s harvest, our tea-makers are very proud of the high-quality yields coming from their courts. Early sensory tests at our labs confirm this.  Rooibos master Deon Zandberg provides...