A decision by Europe to protect Rooibos is now attracting tea tourists to the Cederberg.

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Rooibos tea was recently added to the European Union's register of products with a protected designation of origin, and farms in the Cederberg region of the Western Cape report an influx of international tourists.

Rooibos is a unique and sought-after plant. It's only farmed in the Cederberg, and its leaves have been used to make flavourful tea for hundreds of years. It's a proudly South African plant and product which has made its way into cups across the globe.
12 May 2022 4AM English South Africa Business News · Investing

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