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Grown In: Cederberg region, Western Cape (own farms incl. De Tol Farm, Citrusdal)
From: South Africa
Owned by: Independent
Ethical Info
✓ Vertically-integrated grower in the Cederberg (the only region where rooibos naturally grows); grown and processed on Fairtrade-certified own farms ensuring full traceability; dedicated certified Organic Rooibos loose-leaf line.
Why we rate it
Certified organic
Traceable, farm-to-shelf
Single origin
Fair Trade sourced
Worth checking
Only the Organic line is certified organic; rooibos is a tisane, not Camellia sinensis.
Where to buy
Harvested / grown in Cederberg region, Western Cape (own farms incl. De Tol Farm, Citrusdal)
South Africa; exports internationally
Questions
Is Carmién Tea organic?
Yes. Carmién Tea is certified organic (Organic, Fairtrade)
Is Carmién Tea a whole food / single ingredient?
Yes. Carmién Tea is a whole, single-ingredient tea with nothing added.
Where is Carmién Tea from?
Carmién Tea is single-origin from Cederberg region, Western Cape (own farms incl. De Tol Farm, Citrusdal).
Is Carmién Tea traceable and ethical?
Carmién Tea publishes its sourcing. Fair Trade certified.
Is Carmién Tea organic and tested for contaminants?
Vertically-integrated grower in the Cederberg (the only region where rooibos naturally grows); grown and processed on Fairtrade-certified own farms ensuring full traceability; dedicated certified Organic Rooibos loose-leaf line.