{"id":152596737,"title":"Khoollect create new rooibos recipes!","created_at":"2017-04-26T16:30:45+01:00","body_html":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eAt Tick Tock we love watching a good film whilst enjoying a cup of tea - so we've teamed up with our friends at the online lifestyle magazine and creative space, \u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/khoollect.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Rachel Khoo's Khoollect\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eKhoollect\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, to bring you some delicious rooibos-inspired recipes to enjoy with your favourite films. Pop the kettle on and settle down with a \u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ticktocktea.com\/collections\/all-products\" title=\"Tick Tock all products\"\u003ebig cup of Tick Tock\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/em\u003eand one of these tasty tea-time treats!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0244\/6229\/files\/RK_Main_1600x1000px-min.jpg?v=1631621628\" alt=\"Rachel Khoo - main\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRachel Khoo's top films for a lazy Sunday\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKhoollect’s Editor-in-Chief, best-selling cookbook author and television personality, Rachel Khoo, shares her \u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/khoollect.com\/discover\/rachel-khoos-top-9-slow-films\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Rachel Khoo's top films\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003efavourite films\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e to enjoy and wind down with over the weekend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0244\/6229\/files\/ice_split_800x800px-min.jpg?v=1631621781\" alt=\"Vanilla rooibos salted caramel \u0026amp; ice cream - split-left\" style=\"margin-top: 30px; margin-bottom: 30px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0244\/6229\/files\/cake_split_800x800px-min.jpg?v=1631621770\" alt=\"Rooibos, Raspberry and Coconut Loaf - split-right\"\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVanilla Rooibos-Salted-Caramel with Ice Cream\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTry out \u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ticktocktea.com\/blogs\/recipes\/vanilla-rooibos-salted-caramel-ice-cream\" title=\"vanilla rooibos salted caramel ice-cream\"\u003ethis scrumptious recipe\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e from Khoollect, which uses our velvety \u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ticktocktea.com\/products\/vanilla-rooibos\" title=\"Tick Tock vanilla rooibos tea\"\u003eVanilla Rooibos tea\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/em\u003eto make an indulgent treat for all!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eRooibos, Raspberry and Coconut Loaf\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ticktocktea.com\/blogs\/recipes\/rooibos-raspberry-and-coconut-loaf\" title=\"Rooibos raspberry and coconut loaf recipe\"\u003esimple bake\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e that's quick to make and tastes delicious, infused with our \u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ticktocktea.com\/products\/original-rooibos-40-bags?variant=39392297189494\" title=\"Tick Tock original rooibos tea\"\u003eOriginal Rooibos tea\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0244\/6229\/files\/short_split_800x800px-min.jpg?v=1631621754\" alt=\"Earl Grey Rooibos lavender biscuits - split-left\" style=\"margin-top: 30px; margin-bottom: 30px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0244\/6229\/files\/pop_split_800x800px-min.jpg?v=1631621762\" alt=\"Green Rooibos, Matcha and Rosemary Popcorn - split-right\" style=\"margin-top: 30px; margin-bottom: 30px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRooibos Earl Grey and Lavender Biscuits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's nothing more comforting than a cup of tea with a biscuit or two! Try these fragrant \u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ticktocktea.com\/blogs\/recipes\/rooibos-earl-grey-and-lavender-shortbread-biscuits\" title=\"rooibos earl grey and lavender shortbread biscuits recipe\"\u003eEarl Grey and Lavender biscuits\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e with a big \u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ticktocktea.com\/pages\/tas-tea\" title=\"Rooibos tea taste and preparation\"\u003ecup of rooibos\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGreen Rooibos, Matcha and Rosemary Popcorn\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShare the Tick Tock love with this unique \u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ticktocktea.com\/blogs\/recipes\/rooibos-matcha-and-rosemary-popcorn\" title=\"rooibos matcha and rosemary popcorn recipe\"\u003epopcorn recipe\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, made using our refreshing \u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ticktocktea.com\/products\/organic-green-rooibos\" title=\"Tick Tock green rooibos tea\"\u003eGreen Rooibos tea\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e","blog_id":2801629,"author":"Florence Summers-Aylett","user_id":41532620918,"published_at":"2017-05-17T20:37:00+01:00","updated_at":"2021-10-07T10:07:55+01:00","summary_html":"","template_suffix":"","handle":"rachel-khoo-creates-rooibos-recipes","tags":"related:organic-green-rooibos, related:original-rooibos-40-bags, related:rooibos-earl-grey, related:vanilla-rooibos, type:news \u0026 events","image":{"created_at":"2021-09-14T13:26:39+01:00","alt":"Raspberry and Coconut loaf","width":800,"height":800,"src":"\/\/ticktocktea.com\/cdn\/shop\/articles\/cake_split_800x800px-min.jpg?v=1633597675"}}

{"id":146903489,"title":"Introducing our partner Naturalmat","created_at":"2017-01-04T12:37:20+00:00","body_html":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturalmat.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Naturalmat beds\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eNaturalmat\u003c\/a\u003e are an award-winning Devon-based company, specialising in bespoke handmade beds and luxury mattresses made from organic and natural materials. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturalmat.co.uk\/\"\u003eEnjoy a Good Night's Sleep with Naturalmat\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0244\/6229\/files\/bed_Main_1600x1000px-min.jpg?v=1633361448\" alt=\"bed - main\" style=\"margin-top: 30px; margin-bottom: 30px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey create a huge range of products for babies through to adults, including bedding, mattresses, toppers and beds and only use quality natural materials, such as organic lambswool, from local certified farms.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNaturalmat beds and mattresses can be found in luxury hotels across the world and they have showrooms in London and Devon where you can find the perfect bed for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eVisit the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.naturalmat.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Naturalmat website\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eNaturalma website\u003c\/a\u003e to read more about their story and take a look at their wonderful selection of products.   \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0244\/6229\/files\/naturalmat_Banner_1600x700px.jpg?v=1633362647\" alt=\"Naturalmat logo - banner\" style=\"margin-top: 30px; margin-bottom: 30px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","blog_id":2801629,"author":"Becky Maynard","user_id":20742785,"published_at":"2017-01-23T10:50:00+00:00","updated_at":"2021-10-07T10:52:29+01:00","summary_html":"","template_suffix":"","handle":"enjoy-a-good-nights-sleep-with-naturalmat","tags":"related:bedtime-tea, related:chai-relax-tea, related:original-rooibos-40-bags, related:vanilla-rooibos, type:news \u0026 events, type:sleep \u0026 benefits","image":{"created_at":"2021-10-04T16:34:07+01:00","alt":"","width":800,"height":800,"src":"\/\/ticktocktea.com\/cdn\/shop\/articles\/Bed_featured_800x800px.jpg?v=1633361647"}}

{"id":125131841,"title":"Tick Tock inspires creativity with craft tutorials!","created_at":"2016-06-22T11:36:44+01:00","body_html":"\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt Tick Tock, we feel that tea and crafting go hand in hand, so this year we've partnered with leading craft magazine Mollie Makes to run a series of bespoke craft projects!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0244\/6229\/files\/BLOG_Main_MM_1500x1000px-min.jpg?v=1628169563\" alt=\"Molly Makes Tick Tock crafting - main\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOver the past six months, Tick Tock have worked with \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.molliemakes.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"mollie makes\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eMollie Makes\u003c\/a\u003e to create a wonderful series of tutorials covering many different skills, from sewing to knitting, decorating ceramics to crochet. We have collaborated with fantastic designers to produce some exciting tea-themed projects which are now available for you to try!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHave a go at making our \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.molliemakes.com\/tutorials\/cute-biscuit-crochet-pattern\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"crochet biscuits\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrochet Biscuits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.molliemakes.com\/tutorials\/apron-sewing-pattern\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"make a pom pom apron\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ePom Pom Apron\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eor our decorative \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.molliemakes.com\/craft-2\/diy-wall-hanging-affirmation-banner\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"make a wall banner\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eWall Banner\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e And once you’ve created all of these, remember to keep an eye out for our lovely Tea Cosy and Tea Towel projects which will be on the Mollie Makes site very soon!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0244\/6229\/files\/BLOG_split_MM4_800x800px-min.jpg?v=1628252662\" alt=\"Mollie makes apron - split-left\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0244\/6229\/files\/BLOG_split_MM2_800x800px-min.jpg?v=1628252719\" alt=\"Mollie Makes - split-right\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo, why not pop the kettle on, let your creativity flow and make something that makes you happy! Our naturally caffeine free \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ticktocktea.com\/collections\/all-products\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"caffeine free rooibos tea\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003erooibos teas\u003c\/a\u003e are perfect for busy crafters to enjoy whenever inspiration strikes – morning, noon and night!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0244\/6229\/files\/BLOG_split_MM3_800x800px-min.jpg?v=1628252855\" alt=\"Mollie Makes tea towel - split-left\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0244\/6229\/files\/BLOG_split_MM_800x800px-min.jpg?v=1628252884\" alt=\"Mollie Makes teapot - split-right\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you've had a go at making any of our projects, please do\u003ca href=\"mailto:hello@ticktocktea.com\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"email tick tock tea\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e send us a pic\u003c\/a\u003e of your tea-time creations, we’d love to see them! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","blog_id":2801629,"author":"Becky Maynard","user_id":20742785,"published_at":"2016-10-20T18:30:00+01:00","updated_at":"2021-08-24T09:07:04+01:00","summary_html":"","template_suffix":"","handle":"tick-tock-inspires-creativity-with-craft-tutorials","tags":"homepage-featured, News, related:balance-tea, related:ginger-boost-tea, related:original-rooibos-40-bags, related:vanilla-rooibos, type:news \u0026 events","image":{"created_at":"2021-08-05T14:20:58+01:00","alt":"","width":800,"height":800,"src":"\/\/ticktocktea.com\/cdn\/shop\/articles\/BLOG_ftd_MM_800x800px-min.jpg?v=1628169659"}}

{"id":121928321,"title":"Tick Tock are the official tea partners of Eroica Britannia festival!","created_at":"2016-06-02T12:19:43+01:00","body_html":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eAt Tick Tock, we’re incredibly excited to be Eroica Britannia’s official tea Partner for 2016! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0244\/6229\/files\/BLOG_Main_eroica_1500x1000px-min.jpg?v=1628169715\" alt=\"Tick Tock Eroica Britannia - main\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnown as the world’s most handsome festival, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.goodwood.com\/cycling\/eroica-britannia\/\" title=\"Eroica Britannia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eEroica Britannia\u003c\/a\u003e is a three day cycling and family lifestyle event, taking place in the beautiful Peak District between \u003cstrong\u003e17th-19th June.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Throughout the weekend we’ll be helping to hydrate thirsty cyclists and refresh vintage-loving enthusiasts with our delicious rooibos teas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"eroica britannia cycling festival\" src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0244\/6229\/files\/EroicaBritannia_PB_3_high_grande.jpg?12931990349684952627\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eAt the festival we’ll be serving the full Tick Tock range, including our delicate \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ticktocktea.com\/products\/organic-green-rooibos\" title=\"green rooibos teabags\"\u003eGreen Rooibos Tea\u003c\/a\u003e, fragrant \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ticktocktea.com\/products\/tihttps:\/\/ticktocktea.com\/products\/rooibos-earl-greyck-tock-rooibos-earl-grey-tea-40-bags\" title=\"rooibos earl grey teabags\"\u003eRooibos Earl Grey Tea\u003c\/a\u003e and aromatic \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ticktocktea.com\/products\/chai-relax-tea\" title=\"rooibos vanilla chai tea\"\u003eVanilla Chai Rooibos Tea\u003c\/a\u003e. Festival-goers can stop by for a traditional hot cuppa, a cooling iced tea or a finely crafted rooibos cocktail - our teas are naturally caffeine free, so can be enjoyed at any time of day, morning, noon or night!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"eroica festival 2016\" src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0244\/6229\/files\/Bobbymills-31_high_grande.jpg?12931990349684952627\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eSo if you're heading to Bakewell this June, w\u003cspan\u003ee’ll put the kettle on and look forward to seeing you there!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eIf you're not visiting Eroica this year, why not make the most of our beautiful British countryside and go for long bike ride out in the open. Make sure keep refreshed with one of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ticktocktea.com\/collections\/all-products\" title=\"delicious rooibos teas\"\u003edelicious rooibos teas\u003c\/a\u003e!  \u003c\/p\u003e","blog_id":2801629,"author":"Florence Summers-Aylett","user_id":41532620918,"published_at":"2016-06-02T17:18:00+01:00","updated_at":"2021-10-07T10:54:37+01:00","summary_html":"","template_suffix":"","handle":"121928321-tick-tock-are-the-official-tea-partners-of-eroica-britannia-festival","tags":"homepage-featured, News, related:balance-tea, related:chai-relax-tea, related:ginger-boost-tea, related:original-rooibos-40-bags, type:news \u0026 events","image":{"created_at":"2021-08-05T14:27:47+01:00","alt":"Tick Tock boxes","width":800,"height":800,"src":"\/\/ticktocktea.com\/cdn\/shop\/articles\/BLOG_ftd_eroica_800x800px-min.jpg?v=1633600439"}}

{"id":97185217,"title":"Roadtrip to rooibos country","created_at":"2016-04-13T12:01:36+01:00","body_html":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eIn our opinion, South Africa’s Cederberg Mountains are some of the most beautiful in the world (and we are only a little bit biased). We always look forward to our regular trips to this very special place – the only place in the world in which the rooibos plant grows.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0244\/6229\/files\/BLOG_Main_SA3_1600x1000px-min.jpg?v=1628259845\" alt=\"Cederberg mountains - main\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe set out from balmy Cape Town for the familiar drive North into rooibos country, and slowly watched the landscape change as we rolled along the long straight road that stretches through the Swartland, an astonishingly vast plain rimmed with huge rugged mountains. Imagining our Grandfather Benjamin Ginsberg, founder of rooibos, travelling by ox and wagon for hundreds of miles under the scorching sun at the turn of the last century, we were very grateful for the air-conditioning!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEventually the road started snaking up the rocky mountain passes, as the vista turned increasingly majestic and imposing. A troop of baboons watched us lazily as we climbed the pass and the massive sky slowly started turning pink. Finally we descended into the valley, passed a blue dam and arrived in the town of Clanwilliam, centre of the rooibos universe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"The ginsberg family and rooibos tea - banner\" src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0244\/6229\/files\/tt-img2.jpg?15722215456084817624\" style=\"margin-top: 30px; margin-bottom: 30px; float: start;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe next morning, after a hearty South African style breakfast, we were up early to visit the Clanwilliam Museum, where there was a new display honouring Benjamin Ginsberg’s pioneering contributions to rooibos – a proud moment for any family!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen, we were off to inspect the rooibos harvest. This generally starts in February and continues for the next couple of months. We drove along the red dusty road and looked out at the mountain slopes covered with rooibos plants. Temperatures here can regularly reach up to 45 degrees in summer and rainfall has been particularly scarce this year - the resulting dryness was evident. Finally we found the area where the rooibos bushes were being harvested by hand using sickles as has been done for generations. The harvested leaves are then wrapped in large sacks ready for collection, before being taken back to the farm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0244\/6229\/files\/IMG_0175_grande.JPG?16382966200275694538\" alt=\"rooibos tea harvest - banner\" style=\"margin-top: 30px; margin-bottom: 30px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBack at the farm, we watched as the leaves were chopped finely, laid outside and dampened in order to oxidise slightly, and finally spread and dried out under the hot sun – a totally natural and artisan tea making process that has hardly changed since Benjamin perfected it over 100 years ago.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt was especially striking to observe how the leaf changes colour from green to darker green to orange to dark red as the oxidation takes place - all the colours of the Cederberg themselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg alt=\"rooibos growing in south Africa - banner\" src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0244\/6229\/files\/IMG_0219_large.JPG?10935101428143770729\" style=\"margin-top: 30px; margin-bottom: 30px; float: start;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n \n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfterwards we returned to Clanwilliam town and were able to do a quick tea tasting – some red rooibos, green rooibos (the dampening process is left out to make this tea; it is simply harvested, cut and dried without oxidation) and some honeybush, to see how this harvest compared to past years. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlas, this time our visit was too short, and we had to leave soon after. We’re already looking forward to the next trip and are planning on spending some extra time to hike in those magnificent mountains. The Cederberg are a special place; it is great to see the tea up close and personal, and even greater to visit the area where our family are from and where Benjamin and the following generations played such a huge role in popularising a drink which is now known all over the world.\u003c\/p\u003e","blog_id":2801629,"author":"Florence Summers-Aylett","user_id":41532620918,"published_at":"2016-04-18T11:45:00+01:00","updated_at":"2021-10-07T11:00:26+01:00","summary_html":"","template_suffix":"","handle":"97185217-roadtrip-to-rooibos-country","tags":"related:organic-green-rooibos, related:original-rooibos-40-bags, related:rooibos-earl-grey, related:vanilla-rooibos, type:news \u0026 events, type:rooibos tea","image":{"created_at":"2021-08-06T15:28:27+01:00","alt":"Cederberg mountains","width":800,"height":800,"src":"\/\/ticktocktea.com\/cdn\/shop\/articles\/BLOG_ftd_SA3_800x800px-min.jpg?v=1633600525"}}

{"id":85023873,"title":"The Rooibos Harvest","created_at":"2016-01-26T14:10:16+00:00","body_html":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eLater this month, the long-awaited rooibos harvest will be in full swing, at the height of South Africa's summer season.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0244\/6229\/files\/harvest_Main_1600x1000px-min.jpg?v=1631877218\" alt=\"rooibos bushels - main\" style=\"margin-top: 30px; margin-bottom: 30px; float: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ticktocktea.com\/pages\/what-is-rooibos\" title=\"what is rooibos aka redbush \"\u003eRooibos is made from the Aspalathus linearis plant\u003c\/a\u003e, part of the pea and legume family, which grows high in the magnificent \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ticktocktea.com\/pages\/rooibos-country\" title=\"rooibos country the cederberg mountains\"\u003eCederberg Mountains\u003c\/a\u003e, located some 200km north of Cape Town. These dramatic coastal mountains are renowned for their botanical diversity and form part of the Cape Floral Kingdom, a protected World Heritage Site. The smallest of six floral kingdoms in the world and one of the richest, much of its bio-diversity comes from the Fynbos family, a Mediterranean plant type famous for its beautiful spring flowers, of which rooibos is one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0244\/6229\/files\/sugarbird_Banner_1600x700px-min.jpg?v=1631877201\" alt=\"sugarbird - banner\" style=\"margin-top: 30px; margin-bottom: 30px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eIn fact, the remote and wild Cederberg is the only place in the world in which rooibos grows, due to the unique combination of climate and the specific PH balance of the region’s well-drained, sandy soil. Rooibos has thin, needle-like leaves, reaching 10mm in length, with tiny bright yellow flowers and is incredibly hardy, able to withstand this harsh climate where temperatures can jump from 0 degrees in winter to a scorching 48 degrees in summer. The plant thrives amidst the twisted rock formations and rugged terrain, 300 – 600 metres above sea level, and farmers use their specialist knowledge to grow and harvest the tea. When the bushes are 18 months old, the rooibos plant is ready to be pruned and is then picked annually for the next 4 - 7 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0244\/6229\/files\/rooibosf_split_800x800px-min.jpg?v=1631877234\" alt=\"rooibos field - split-left\" style=\"margin-top: 30px; margin-bottom: 30px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0244\/6229\/files\/handharvest_split_800x800px-min.jpg?v=1631877210\" alt=\"rooibos harvest by hand - split-right\" style=\"margin-top: 30px; margin-bottom: 30px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTick Tock’s rooibos tea is still harvested by hand and cured using the same traditional techniques as \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ticktocktea.com\/pages\/rooibos-history\" title=\"rooibos history with Benjamin Ginsberg\"\u003eBenjamin Ginsberg\u003c\/a\u003e first used when he founded the tea in 1903. The freshly picked leaves turn from green to a gloriously deep red colour during the natural oxidisation process where leaves and stems are bruised, chopped and left to cure in the mountain air. It requires great skill to know when the cure is at its peak and one sign is that it begins to give off a delicious sweet aroma that attracts wild bees! To produce \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ticktocktea.com\/products\/organic-green-rooibos\" title=\"tick tock green rooibos tea\"\u003egreen rooibos tea\u003c\/a\u003e, the oxidation process is cut short by applying heat, an ancient Chinese tea making technique. This stops the leaves darkening and gives the tea its deliciously light taste. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHere at Tick Tock, we have a close \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ticktocktea.com\/pages\/giving-back\" title=\"giving back to the rooibos community\"\u003erelationship with rooibos farmers\u003c\/a\u003e and regularly visit the Cederberg to oversee the growth and quality of our teas. Once harvested, every batch of rooibos is tasted and approved by us, before being packaged locally here in the UK. The last step in the Tock Tock journey is when the tea finds its way to your kitchen cupboard, ready to be made into a delicious and comforting cup of tea.\u003c\/p\u003e","blog_id":2801629,"author":"Becky Maynard","user_id":20742785,"published_at":"2016-01-26T15:42:00+00:00","updated_at":"2021-09-17T12:51:56+01:00","summary_html":"","template_suffix":"","handle":"85023873-the-rooibos-harvest","tags":"related:organic-green-rooibos, related:original-rooibos-40-bags, related:rooibos-earl-grey, related:vanilla-rooibos, type:news \u0026 events","image":{"created_at":"2021-09-17T12:40:24+01:00","alt":"","width":800,"height":800,"src":"\/\/ticktocktea.com\/cdn\/shop\/articles\/harvest2_split_800x800px-min.jpg?v=1631878825"}}

{"id":44209089,"title":"Hydration with Rooibos tea: Why it’s important to make sure you are properly hydrated","created_at":"2015-09-10T12:36:10+01:00","body_html":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eRooibos is a gentle and soothing drink that can be enjoyed at any time of the day to keep you hydrated and refreshed.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0244\/6229\/files\/drinking_Main_1600x1000px-min.jpg?v=1631721028\" alt=\"Girl drinking water at the beach - main\" style=\"margin-top: 30px; margin-bottom: 30px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe’ve teamed up with nutritional consultant Fiona Hunter to share her expert advice on maintaining a healthy diet and the importance of keeping hydrated:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWater accounts for around 60% of an adult’s body. Every single cell needs it to function, so making sure you are properly hydrated is an important aspect of staying healthy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEven mild dehydration can lead to headaches and make you feel sluggish and lacking in energy, and in the long term not drinking enough can increase the risk of kidney stones and urinary tract infections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe amount of fluid you need depends on many things, including your age, weight, the weather and how much exercise you do, but as a general guide The European Food Safety Authority recommend that men need around 2.5 litres of water a day and women around 2 litres a day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBetween 20-30% of this will actually come from foods like fruit and vegetables so it works out at around 1.6 litres or 8 x 200ml glasses for women and 2 litres or 10 x 200mls glasses for men.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany people believe this recommendation refers to the amount of water we need to drink, however that’s not the case as other drinks will also count. There are plenty of choices when it comes to hydration but some are clearly healthier than others. Check out: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMilk\u003c\/strong\u003e - provides a range of vitamins and minerals, including calcium which helps to keep bones healthy. Milk also gets a big thumbs up from dentists because it is better for teeth than soft drinks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit juice and smoothies\u003c\/strong\u003e - one small glass of 100% fruit juice will count as one of your 5-a-day servings and a smoothie which contains fruit puree and fruit juice will count as 2 servings. Nutritionists recommend that drinks such as these should be consumed in moderation because of their sugar content.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFizzy drinks and squash\u003c\/strong\u003e - one can of fizzy pop can contain between 6-10 tsp of sugar, so because of their high sugar levels, nutritionists recommend that they should be an occasional treat rather than a regular part of the diet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTea and coffee\u003c\/strong\u003e - while recent studies indicate that both tea and coffee can help to hydrate the body, they also contain caffeine which some people prefer to avoid.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ticktocktea.com\/products\/original-rooibos-40-bags\" title=\"Tick tock rooibos tea \"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRooibos tea\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e - also known as redbush tea, rooibos is a light and refreshing alternative to traditional green and black tea. Rooibos or Redbush tea is \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ticktocktea.com\/pages\/caffeine-free\" title=\"naturally caffeine free rooibos\"\u003enaturally caffeine free\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ticktocktea.com\/pages\/rooibos-superfood\" title=\"rooibos the superfood\"\u003erich in antioxidants and low in tannins\u003c\/a\u003e so it won’t interfere with the absorption of iron which is a mineral that many women don’t get enough of. This makes it a popular choice among anyone trying to limit caffeine and stay healthy. Other caffeine free options include fruit and herbal teas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0244\/6229\/files\/fiona_split_800x800px-min.jpg?v=1631721076\" alt=\"fiona - split-left\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0244\/6229\/files\/washing_split_800x800px-min_bf768123-6042-4010-9417-0523c8d40173.jpg?v=1631721417\" alt=\"bag - split-right\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEsteemed nutritional consultant Fiona Hunter (BSc (Hons) Nutrition, Dip Dietetics), is a food writer, broadcaster and is known for her honest and practical approach to nutrition.\u003c\/p\u003e","blog_id":2801629,"author":"Becky Maynard","user_id":20742785,"published_at":"2015-09-14T09:46:00+01:00","updated_at":"2021-11-26T14:02:58+00:00","summary_html":"","template_suffix":"","handle":"44209089-hydration-why-it-s-important-to-make-sure-you-are-properly-hydrated-and-how-to-do-it-in-a-healthy-way","tags":"related:organic-green-rooibos, related:original-rooibos-40-bags, related:rooibos-earl-grey, related:vanilla-rooibos, tea for hydration, type:sleep \u0026 benefits","image":{"created_at":"2021-09-15T16:52:18+01:00","alt":"","width":800,"height":800,"src":"\/\/ticktocktea.com\/cdn\/shop\/articles\/drinking_split_800x800px-min.jpg?v=1631721138"}}

{"id":15342537,"title":"It’s another gold for Tick Tock!","created_at":"2014-09-09T16:12:16+01:00","body_html":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0244\/6229\/files\/BLOG_Main_gold_1500x1000px-min.jpg?v=1628170520\" alt=\"rooibos drinking cricket team - main\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe’re happy to announce that our Rooibos Vanilla Chai and Organic Rooibos Green Tea won gold at the 2014 Great Taste Awards! These two teas join our Honey, Lemon \u0026amp; Ginger in our Great Taste hall of fame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur \u003ca title=\"Tick Tock Chai Relax\" href=\"https:\/\/ticktocktea.com\/products\/chai-relax-tea\"\u003eChai Relax Rooibos Tea\u003c\/a\u003e is bursting with exotic chai spices like cinnamon, ginger and cardamom, plus fragrant Madagascan vanilla. The judges commented on the ‘perfectly considered spice blend’ and thought it made an ‘outstanding winter drink’.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere at Tick Tock HQ we love a cup at any time – winter or summer, rain or shine, morning or night, every cup of Vanilla Chai promises pure pleasure!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe judges really loved the freshness of the rooibos in our \u003ca title=\"Organic Rooibos Green Tea\" href=\"https:\/\/ticktocktea.com\/products\/organic-green-rooibos\"\u003eOrganic Rooibos Green Tea\u003c\/a\u003e, and remarked on how cleansing it tasted. Our green tea contains nothing but pure, premium-grade rooibos – where it differs from our Original Tick Tock is in the treatment of the leaves – the oxidisation process that naturally occurs after the leaves are harvested is deliberately cut short by applying heat. This is what gives the tea its yellowy-green colour and its light and subtle taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Great Taste Awards, known as the Oscars of the food world, are the most respected food awards scheme for artisan and speciality food producers and only the very best products receive the coveted Great Taste winners’ stamp. This year’s judges included MasterChef and Great British Bake Off winners, restaurant critic Charles Campion, Radio 4’s Food Programme presenter Sheila Dillon and buyers from Harrods and Harvey Nichols. You can \u003ca target=\"_blank\" title=\"Great Taste Award Winners\" href=\"https:\/\/greattasteawards.co.uk\/results\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003esee who else won here\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"tick tock wins a great taste tea award\" src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0244\/6229\/files\/Cricket_GT_large.jpg?8414\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLet us know what you think of these two teas – we’d love to know which you prefer and why! You can \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TickTockTea\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"tick tock tea on twitter\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003etweet\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/ticktocktea\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"tick tock tea on instagram\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003einstagram\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/TickTockTea\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"tick tock tea on facebook\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003efacebook\u003c\/a\u003e us!\u003c\/p\u003e","blog_id":2801629,"author":"Becky Maynard","user_id":20742785,"published_at":"2014-09-09T16:12:00+01:00","updated_at":"2021-10-06T17:07:53+01:00","summary_html":"","template_suffix":"","handle":"15342537-it-s-another-gold-for-tick-tock","tags":"related:chai-relax-tea, related:organic-green-rooibos, related:original-rooibos-40-bags, related:vanilla-rooibos, type:news \u0026 events","image":{"created_at":"2021-08-05T12:20:29+01:00","alt":"","width":800,"height":800,"src":"\/\/ticktocktea.com\/cdn\/shop\/articles\/BLOG_ftd_cricket_800x800px-min.jpg?v=1628162429"}}

{"id":18572697,"title":"An introduction to cold rooibos drinks!","created_at":"2015-04-20T11:12:35+01:00","body_html":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0244\/6229\/files\/BLOG_Main_icedtea_1500x1000px-min.jpg?v=1628170597\" alt=\"Vanilla rooibos iced tea tick tock - main\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChill out, cool down and don’t forget there’s nothing more refreshing than a tall, cold glass of Tick Tock iced \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ticktocktea.com\/collections\/all-products\" title=\"rooibos tea for summer drinks\"\u003erooibos tea\u003c\/a\u003e when the temperature rises. Some reasons for rooting for Tick Tock on ice:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnlike iced tea made with traditional black and green teas, rooibos never goes bitter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWill last in the fridge happy as a penguin for 3 days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrews comfortably in warm water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRooibos is caffeine free and full of natural goodness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt couldn’t be quicker or easier to make.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace 4 to 5 Tick Tock \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ticktocktea.com\/products\/original-rooibos-40-bags\" title=\"rooibos tea bags for iced tea\"\u003eRooibos tea bags\u003c\/a\u003e in ½ pint of boiled water, and add honey or sugar to taste. Leave for 10 minutes then add 2½ pints of cold water. For a further taste variation try adding a small handful of fresh mint leaves or a slice or two of orange or lemon. Finally, a glassful of ice-cubes and Bob’s your uncle!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor those feeling a little more adventurous, be sure to check out our other iced tea recipes – like the fabulously refreshing \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/recipes\/15175921-green-tea-watermelon-cooler\" title=\"green tea watermelon cooler recipe\"\u003eGreen Tea Watermelon Cooler\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cimg alt=\"rooibos summer drinks\" src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0244\/6229\/files\/cool_drinks_c5c5ff86-ca10-4b61-acb9-d00a6155c4b1.jpg?10223928505112552397\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","blog_id":2801629,"author":"Nathan Bentley","user_id":3151109,"published_at":"2014-05-21T11:12:00+01:00","updated_at":"2021-10-06T17:09:14+01:00","summary_html":"","template_suffix":"","handle":"18572697-an-introduction-to-cold-rooibos-drinks","tags":"related:chai-relax-tea, related:original-rooibos-40-bags, related:rooibos-earl-grey, related:vanilla-rooibos, type:rooibos tea","image":{"created_at":"2021-08-03T18:02:31+01:00","alt":"","width":800,"height":800,"src":"\/\/ticktocktea.com\/cdn\/shop\/articles\/BLOG_ftd_icedTea_800x800px-min.jpg?v=1628010152"}}