{"id":223877,"date":"2022-05-06T22:46:01","date_gmt":"2022-05-06T20:46:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/?p=115540"},"modified":"2022-05-06T22:46:01","modified_gmt":"2022-05-06T20:46:01","slug":"bottoms-up-replaced-by-pinkies-up-as-rooibos-becomes-the-new-drink-of-choice","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/press\/bottoms-up-replaced-by-pinkies-up-as-rooibos-becomes-the-new-drink-of-choice\/","title":{"rendered":"Bottoms up replaced by pinkies up, as Rooibos becomes the new drink of choice"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"scaip scaip-1 \">\n<aside id=\"republication_tracker_tool-2\" class=\"republication_tracker_tool clearfix\">\n<h5 class=\"adtitle\">Republish for Free<\/h5>\n<div class=\"license\">\n<p><button name=\"Republish This Story\" id=\"cc-btn\" class=\"republication-tracker-tool-button\">Republish This Story<\/button><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"license\" rel=\"noreferrer license noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nd\/4.0\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Creative Commons License\" class=\"lazyload\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/bottoms-up-replaced-by-pinkies-up-as-rooibos-becomes-the-new-drink-of-choice.png\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Creative Commons License\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/bottoms-up-replaced-by-pinkies-up-as-rooibos-becomes-the-new-drink-of-choice.png\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"message\">\n<p>Republish our articles for free, online or in print, under a Creative Commons license.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/aside>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/?attachment_id=115541\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt width=\"225\" height=\"300\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-115541 size-thumbnail lazyload\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/bottoms-up-replaced-by-pinkies-up-as-rooibos-becomes-the-new-drink-of-choice.jpg\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-115541 size-thumbnail\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/bottoms-up-replaced-by-pinkies-up-as-rooibos-becomes-the-new-drink-of-choice.jpg\" alt width=\"225\" height=\"300\">Rooibos has been a staple in South African homes for decades, passed down through the generations by gogos and caregivers as a healthy and affordable beverage. Feeling cold? Have a cup of Rooibos. Coming down with something? I\u2019ll put on the kettle.<\/p>\n<p>As a result, this local jewel grown only in the Cederberg valley of the Western Cape, is engrained in the memories of many South Africans and often associated with their youth. However, with health and wellbeing in the spotlight more than ever before, and with Rooibos being available in more formats and flavors than ever before, Rooibos is becoming a preferred choice of many young adults, not just a fond throwback to their childhood.<\/p>\n<p>A quick glance at social media will show many popular local celebrities and influencers promoting Rooibos as their drink of choice for a variety of reasons \u2013 with health often being at the forefront. Once such example is entrepreneur, philanthropist, radio presenter and media personality, Mohale Motaung, a long-time Rooibos proponent who is promoting healthy living through his latest partnership with Laager Rooibos. An advocate for positive change, the 26-year-old is passionate about the youth and encouraging young people to become the best versions of themselves through talk radio and other social media platforms.<\/p>\n<p>Commenting on his latest partnership with Laager Rooibos, Mohale said the traditional South African beverage has always been an important part of his diet: \u201cI started drinking Rooibos at a very young age, but I fell in love with it when I was in boarding school. I was 15 at the time and we were offered either coffee or tea during breakfast. I would always go for Rooibos tea!\u201d<\/p>\n<p>His love for Rooibos didn\u2019t go unnoticed, with Mohale\u2019s school friends referring to him as \u2018Mr Rooibos with a flask\u2019.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMy fondest memory of drinking Rooibos tea is always carrying it in a flask when I was travelling, because not many establishments had Rooibos tea on the go\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cRooibos tea is my choice of hot beverage because it tastes amazing \u2013 hot or cold \u2013 and I\u2019ve also come to appreciate its many health benefits,\u201d said Mohale, adding that his favourite blend is Laager Citrus &amp; Ginger flavoured Green Rooibos.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI encourage others to drink Rooibos because it\u2019s very soothing after a long day. It\u2019s caffeine free, has amazing health benefits and can be enjoyed in many different ways throughout the year, no matter the season! But over and above my love for Rooibos, I want to help people understand the value to one\u2019s health. I want to popularise Rooibos as a beverage that can be enjoyed on the go. I plan to have regular Rooibos tea parties where people can gather, dress up, and enjoy tea-infused cocktails as well!\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Motaung is not alone. As Glamour Magazine South Africa noted: \u201cAccording to the biggest food and drink predictions announced by Pinterest, afternoon tea is set to become the new happy hour. These predictions were based on the interests of 444 million Pinterest users worldwide, many of whom chose \u2018tea with a friend\u2019 over \u2018drinks after work\u2019 in an online survey.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>With Covid giving the health trend a further boost, and younger generations understanding more than ever that health is wealth, it looks like tea is trendy again for all the right reasons.<\/p>\n<p>Candice Sessions, Laager Marketing Manager, said they were so excited to be partnering with Mohale, who would bring the brand to a new generation of South African Rooibos tea lovers: \u201cMohale is joining the likes of chefs, Lebo and Tebo Ndala, and leading South African dietitian, Mbali Mapholi as ambassadors, both for the Laager Rooibos brand as well as for healthy living and wellbeing. Mohale\u2019s love for Rooibos is reflected in thousands of other South Africans who are embracing Rooibos for its proven health benefits, accessibility and great taste.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>For more information on Laager Rooibos, or any of the other Joekels brands, visit www.joekels.co.za or follow @LaagerRooibosTea on Facebook and Instagram.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/mypr.co.za\/contact\/featured\/\">CLICK HERE to submit your press release to MyPR.co.za<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p> <span class=\"post-views-icon dashicons dashicons-chart-bar\"><\/span> <span class=\"post-views-label\">Press Release Views:<\/span> <span class=\"post-views-count\">115<\/span> <\/p>\n<div class=\"entry-pagination pagination\">Pages: <span class=\"post-page-numbers current\"><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Page <\/span>1<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/bottoms-up-replaced-by-pinkies-up-as-rooibos-becomes-the-new-drink-of-choice\/2\/\" class=\"post-page-numbers\"><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Page <\/span>2<\/a><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\">Source: MyPR.co.za<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Republish for Free Republish This Story Republish our articles for free, online or in print, under a Creative Commons license. 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