Rooibos was first used as a remedy by the indigenous KhoiSan tribespeople and later adopted by colonists to the Cape as a delicious alternative to tea.

Goodness RUBRO ( roo’bro) is a still, refreshing thirst-quencher infused with Rooibos ( roy'boss) – a herbal tea that grows naturally in only one place on earth: the Cederberg and surrounding mountains of South Africa. The many stellar cooks and food editors who have been part of our team include Sarah Carey, Lucinda Scala Quinn, Jennifer Aaronson, Shira Bocar, Anna Kovel, Greg Lofts, Riley Wofford, Lauren Tyrell, and Lindsay Leopold. You can find out more about our use, change your default settings, and withdraw your consent at any time with effect for the future by visiting Cookies Settings, which can also be found in the footer of the site. The illustration of the Cederberg landscape that is used on RUBRO’s secondary packaging was created by Chloe Townsend.We drew inspiration from nature to create can colours that are identical to the colours of the famous Namaqualand daisies. The Iced Teas are now available at all Nando’s restaurants countrywide and come in three tasty fruity flavours.

Adding Rubro Iced Teas to the Nando’s offering has increased the Rooibos purchasing with the small- scale farmers by 25% and this is something we should all be proud of”. Studies have also shown Rooibos to have a soothing and calming effect, helping to alleviate anxiety and stress. Rubro pairs well with the Nando’s menu – organoleptic studies show that the flavours pair well with all levels of heat on the PERi-ometer, from Tangy Tomato to Xtra Hot. Our mission is to harness the power of Rooibos to enhance people’s lives; from the people who grow it, to the people who drink it and joining forces with Nando’s to bring our delicious Iced Rooibos to South Africans is a milestone for us.

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As a proudly South African brand, we’re passionate people and deeply invested in the commitment to changing lives, together. The weather is warming up, so visit Nando’s to try the new Iced Rooibos with your favourite PERi-PERi chicken and indulge your taste buds. Rubro Drinks Director, Jo Hoets says, “We see this launch as a celebration of the rich heritage of South Africa. She is the creative force who worked with a linocut for the illustration as she loved the “gestural quality and how it captures the raw beauty of the environment. People travel from all over the world during August and September to see these beautiful wildflowers blooming.At SPICE4LIFE, our mission is to positively touch the lives of others by Spreading Passion and Inspiration by Connecting through Empowerment 4LIFE so that each individual has the opportunity to discover their full potential, live their best lives and be positive role players in the world we live in. Nontobeko Sibiya, Marketing Manager: Communications at Nando’s South Africa had this to say, “We are thrilled to launch this exciting new addition to our menu. A pile of PERi-Salted Chips topped with pulled chicken in your chosen spice and melty cheddar cheese, spring onions, smoky PERi-Tamer and a creamy dressing. RUBRO Peach Iced Tea is a signature drink at Nando’s, a popular South African restaurant chain known for its peri peri chicken.