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Natural Rooibos tea there is so much more than just a cup of tea. In story format, we tell you about what we learned and experienced about Rooibos.

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Kookfontein farm Graafwater

Red tea, scientifically known as Aspalathus linearis, is a shrub from the Leguminosae family.

With needle-like leaves, this leguminous plant thrives on the mountain slopes of the Western Cape Province.

While it has been a staple for centuries in this region, its popularity is extending to Europe and Asia, captivating tea enthusiasts worldwide.

  • GOOD SOURCE OF ANTIOXIDANTS
  • NATURALLY CAFFEINE FREE
  • CANCER-FIGHTING PROPERTIES
  • LOW AMOUNTS OF TANNIN
  • NO NEGATIVE SIDE EFFECTS
Kookfontein farm Graafwater
Kookfontein farm Graafwater

Natural Rooibos tea is typically brewed much like black tea, often enjoyed plain or with a splash of milk, and optionally sweetened with sugar or honey.

For a twist, some prefer adding a slice of lemon or using honey for sweetness instead of sugar.

Beyond traditional brewing, Rooibos can also be savoured as espresso, lattes, cappuccinos, or refreshing iced tea

When freshly harvested, natural rooibos tea boasts a significant amount of ascorbic acid (vitamin C), which diminishes during tea-making.

Unlike black or green tea, rooibos is caffeine-free and has minimal tannin levels.

Rich in polyphenols such as flavanols, flavones, and flavanones, it also contains unique compounds like aspalathin and nothofagin.

Additionally, the processed leaves and stems harbour benzoic and cinnamic acids.

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Norman en Karin 1 e1713791249322

Our Story

Welcome to Kookfontien Rooibos, we are Norman and Karin, and this is the place we call home, You will find our little abode in the middle of nowhere at the end of a dirt road.

Those visiting us for the first time feel like travelling on a forever gravel road.  Once they arrive here, the beauty of the surroundings surpasses the road's hardship.

We are living in a house built in 1904 since 2008, this is our online version of our offline experience. We are both passionate about nature and the history of the West Coast of South Africa"

We embarked on a journey from the bustling city to the serene countryside, carrying only a handful of cherished possessions and a heart full of hope. Zero-farming experience or knowledge about farm life and wow we were in for a ride sometimes a joyride of a lifetime and sometimes the wheels got off before we knew what happened.

We only have natural Rooibos tea. As small farmers it is what we can bring to the table.

Most of us growing up somewhere in South Africa, will sometimes learn about Rooibos as a hot beverage and occasionally it will be served as iced tea. But on the farm, we learn natural Rooibos tea can be an added ingredient in many recipes.

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 Based on 13 reviews 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 yuchang yin 
 
 
 yuchang yin 
 
5 April 2024
 
 
  
very nice
  
 
  
 
 
 
 Chanté Black 
 
 
 Chanté Black 
 
9 January 2024
 
 
  
The tea is amazing - definitely worth it to order from Kookfontein - we went to their shop today - just to note that the road to there is a dirt road and is very difficult to get there - and they do their business out of their home. It is just easier to order from them online and pay the courier fees than to visit the shop itself.
  
 
  
 
 
 
 Carina Black 
 
 
 Carina Black 
 
22 May 2023
 
 
  
Ek het n baie goeie ondervinding met Kookfontein Rooibos. Dis heerlike rooibostee en Karen se diens was uitstekend.
Ek bestel verseker weer volgende jaar.
Dankie Karen vir jou persoonlike diens.
  
 
  
 
 
 
 Cathy Potgieter 
 
 
 Cathy Potgieter 
 
20 March 2023
 
 
  
Die is vrek lekker tee hierdie , julle ek sal almal aanbeveel om van die tee te koop en julle het nou n klient for life julle baie baie dankie en dankie vir my pragtige houertjie ek is mal daaroor en so maklik om.nou my tee uit te haal en weer te bere , en dis pragtig op my tafel  dankie julle
  
 
  
 
 
 
 Suzette Kruger 
 
 
 Suzette Kruger 
 
2 March 2023
 
 
  
What a lovely Rooibos tea. Evenly grounded and smooth on the tongue. Straight from the farm!
  
 
  
 
 
 
 Ula Saindon 
 
 
 Ula Saindon 
 
19 September 2022
 
 
  
Great tea! :)
  
 
  
 
 
 
 Norman Silks 
 
 
 Norman Silks 
 
16 July 2022
 
 
  
  
 
  
 
 
 
 Willi Wendelstadt 
 
 
 Willi Wendelstadt 
 
14 July 2022
 
 
  
An interesting experience to see a working ROOIBOS TEA farm.
Nice to see the tea being harvested, and then chopped, sieved and processed to the final product. Now ready to be pasteurised and packed.
Then finally relax and enjoy a pleasant, healthy cup of KOOKFONTEIN ROOIBOS TEA
  
 
  
 
 
 
 Thelma MacDougall 
 
 
 Thelma MacDougall 
 
14 July 2022
 
 
  
Great tea.....love it and makes the most delicious ice tea during summer infusing it with fresh mint! Serve it ice cold!
  
 
  
 
 
 
 Braam Faure 
 
 
 Braam Faure 
 
14 July 2022
 
 
  
Lovely!
  
 
  
 
 
 
 
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