Connecting with Rooibos Farmers in Cederberg, South Africa

This winter we are so grateful to have spent time connecting with two communities of rooibos farmers in the Cederberg region of the Western Cape of South Africa. Rooibos only grows in this very small, beautiful region of the world.

We spent an afternoon with several of the farmers from the Wupperthal Rooibos Cooperative. Sharing tea and stories, we sat and learned of their community’s history and relationship with Rooibos. Sitting in an outdoor kitchen, sharing laughs and tales, pointing out to the steep hills that surround their village, learning of what they hope for their cooperative’s endeavors, we felt the deep intention of being a part of this web that is the heart of blending spices and teas. You can learn more about their rooibos through their website.

We also had the good fortune to walk through the fields and facilities of the family-owned Skimmelberg Rooibos Farm with Ria, Kathleen, Maria, their family, their team, and other folks interested in seeing their operations.

The beauty of the rooibos plant was striking. The featheriness. The texture. The way it fits with the landscape, the only landscape it calls home. We also learned of buchu from this amazing crew of folks – another plant that grows in the Cederberg region and has an abundance of healing properties. You can learn about Skimmelberg’s teas and products here. Our younger child loooves the Rooibos Tea for Babies :)

Participating in this global web is foundational to being a part of this business. We were so grateful for opportunities to deepen what this participation means. Thank you to all the beautiful folks we met and connected with in Cederberg, South Africa.