Wild Rooibos

Origin of ingredients

Wupperthal Original Rooibos Cooperative

Terroir

The Wupperthal farm is located over 1000 meters above sea level, in the arid heights of the Cederberg, in South Africa's Western Cape province. The region is characterized by a Mediterranean climate, with most of the rainfall occurring during the summer months, marked by occasional thunderstorms and torrential downpours. Because of its arid climate, rivers and streams are often seasonal, depending on rainfall. This favors sandy, silty and acidic soils. Wildlife includes the Cape mountain zebra, klipspringer, Cape leopard and numerous bird species.

Community projects and challenges

Faced with the impacts of climate change and the challenge of rural exodus, the Wupperthal cooperative remains determined, transforming its own freshly cut rooibos into a delicious, Demeter-certified beverage using biodynamic farming methods.Also WFTO-labeled, the cooperative is committed to the community through the Fair Trade Premium. It provides support by financing scholarships for students, with the aim of empowering young people in rural areas. In the face of rising temperatures and forest fires, the cooperative also offers training courses focused on preventing the risks associated with natural disasters, while helping to rebuild homes in the village of Wupperthal, ravaged by fire in 2018.