Authentic tea, blended in Stellenbosch

Cup Of Tea Co

Cup Of Tea Co blends loose-leaf tea, rooibos and herbal infusions from our base in Stellenbosch Central, with a strong focus on flavour, consistency and practical service. Since 2011, we have supplied tea for homes, offices, hospitality and gifting across South Africa, from Cape Town to Johannesburg and beyond.

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Authentic Ingredients

We source quality tea leaves, rooibos and botanicals with care, prioritising flavour, freshness and consistency in every blend.

Blended with Purpose

Each tea is designed for a specific taste experience, from comforting everyday cups to bright modern infusions.

South African Reach

From Stellenbosch to Cape Town, Johannesburg, Pretoria, Durban and Bloemfontein, our teas travel safely by courier.

Tea for Real Moments

We create teas for homes, gifting, cafés, lodges and office kitchens, helping turn ordinary breaks into rituals.

Tea made for everyday drinking and special serving

We supply loose-leaf teas, rooibos blends and herbal infusions that work well for daily cups, tea menus, gifting and larger service needs. Our range includes familiar favourites as well as custom blends for clients who want a specific flavour profile, a gentler caffeine option, or a tea that matches a season, menu or event. Every batch is handled with care so the flavour stays steady from one order to the next.

Clients come to us for tea that is easy to serve and pleasant to drink, whether it is for a boardroom, guest house, wedding table or kitchen shelf. We also work with hospitality teams that need clear product guidance, sensible pack sizes and supply that arrives in good order. In summer months, many customers prefer lighter herbal infusions while in cooler weather rooibos and spiced blends are especially popular.

Loose-leaf black, green and herbal blends
Authentic rooibos blends for everyday and gifting use
Tea options for individual packs, tins and bulk supply
Practical ranges for homes, offices, venues and retailers

Custom blending, private label packing and gifting support

Some clients need a tea that belongs to their own brand, while others want a one-off blend for a function, launch or corporate hamper. We offer custom tea blending, private label packing and seasonal gifting support, with the process kept straightforward from first enquiry to final pack-out. If you already know the flavour direction, we can work from that. If you need help refining it, our tea team can advise on blend balance, leaf size and how the tea will pour or brew.

Our gifting service covers corporate packs, wedding favours, seasonal gift curation and event tea bars. We can also help with tea menu curation for cafés, restaurants and hospitality venues that want a consistent offering without fuss. It is often the small details that matter, like pack size, labels, brew strength and how the tea presents on a shelf or table, and we keep an eye on all of that.

Custom Tea Blending for own recipes and signature ranges
Private Label Packing for retail and promotional use
Corporate Gifting Service and seasonal gift curation
Wedding Favour Packing and event tea bars
Tea Menu Curation and tasting sessions for venues

Who we serve across South Africa

Our customers range from private tea drinkers to businesses that need repeat supply in steady quantities. We serve households, offices, guest accommodation, cafés, wedding planners, event teams, retailers and hospitality buyers. Some clients order a few boxes at a time, while others need bulk tea orders on a regular schedule. We are set up to handle both.

Many customers in the Western Cape like to collect locally, while others prefer courier delivery across the country. We regularly send orders to Cape Town, Johannesburg, Pretoria, Durban and Bloemfontein, as well as Stellenbosch, Somerset West and Paarl. If you are in a coastal area where humidity can affect storage, or in a busy office where supplies move quickly, we can advise on pack choices that suit your setting.

Homes and tea lovers looking for better everyday blends
Corporate offices needing office tea supply and gifting
Hospitality businesses needing guest-friendly tea ranges
Retailers and resellers looking for bulk and private label packs

Loose-Leaf Teas

Classic Red Rooibos

A smooth, naturally caffeine-free rooibos with a clean, rounded finish.

Vanilla Rooibos

Comforting rooibos softened with sweet vanilla notes for an easy everyday cup.

Citrus Rooibos

Bright rooibos with lively citrus peel for a refreshing South African blend.

Spiced Rooibos

A warming rooibos blend layered with gentle spice for cool evenings.

Honeybush Comfort

Naturally sweet honeybush crafted for a mellow and soothing cup.

Green Rooibos

A lighter rooibos style with gentle grassy notes and a fresh finish.

Mint Rooibos

Cooling mint lifts the natural sweetness of rooibos in this refreshing blend.

Tea Stories

Stellenbosch Guesthouse Refresh

A guesthouse updated its room trays with rooibos, herbal and breakfast tea selections.

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Tea Moments

Morning Tea Rituals

Start the day with blends chosen for calm preparation and steady flavour.

Afternoon Tea Breaks

Create a small pause in the day with classic and floral loose-leaf options.

Evening Wind Down

Choose soft herbal infusions that suit slower evenings and bedtime routines.

Weekend Brunch Tea

Pair brighter blends and rooibos favourites with late breakfasts and shared tables.

Office Tea Corners

Stock workplace tea stations with easy blends for staff and visitors.

Guesthouse Tea Trays

Offer visitors a local tea touch with rooibos and herbal selections.

How we work from our Stellenbosch base

Our work starts with a simple enquiry through the contact page, where clients tell us what they need, how much they want and where the order must go. From there, we confirm the tea style, pack format and any special notes around labels or event dates. For custom work, we keep the process practical and give honest feedback on what will hold up well in use and what may not suit the brief.

We are based in Stellenbosch Central, Western Cape, and our team handles blending, packing, fulfilment and client support in-house. Annelise van der Merwe leads the business as Managing Director, with Siyabonga Ndlovu overseeing tea blending, Mariska Botha managing operations, Leanne Petersen handling customer care, Thabo Mokoena coordinating courier fulfilment and Zanele Dlamini looking after retail and gifting orders. That means clients deal with people who know the products and the day to day details, not a rotating call centre queue.

Clear order confirmation and practical lead times
Courier delivery to major centres across South Africa
Local support for Stellenbosch, Cape Town and nearby areas
Order handling for both small and larger repeat supply

Why clients keep coming back

Clients return to us because the tea tastes as expected, the service is steady and the orders arrive in good condition. In a country where load-shedding, transport delays and seasonal demand can disrupt supply, dependability matters. We pay attention to pack quality, stock planning and clear communication so people can order with confidence and not have to chase for updates.

There is also value in consistency. A café wants the same cup from month to month, a guest house wants tea that suits a wide range of visitors, and a gifting client wants packs that look neat and feel considered. We do not overcomplicate the process, we just keep the standards high and the details handled properly. That is what has kept us working with South African clients since 2011, and it still matters today.

Consistent flavour and practical pack sizes
Reliable courier dispatch from Stellenbosch
Support for routine supply and special orders
Tea that suits South African homes, menus and gifting needs

Visit us through the contact page to start your order

If you are planning a tea menu, putting together client gifts or looking for a dependable supply of loose-leaf tea and rooibos, we can help you choose a suitable range. Tell us what you have in mind, whether it is a small run for a wedding or a larger order for hospitality or retail. We will work through the brief and keep the order process straightforward.

From Stellenbosch to Somerset West, Paarl, Cape Town, Johannesburg, Pretoria, Durban and Bloemfontein, our service is set up to meet South African needs without unnecessary back and forth. Good tea should be easy to order, easy to serve and pleasant to drink. That is the standard we work to every day.

From the journal

What Is Rooibos

An introduction to rooibos, its flavour and why it remains a South African favourite.

Red Vs Green Rooibos

Understand the flavour and appearance differences between red and green rooibos.

How Loose-Leaf Works

A simple look at loose-leaf tea and why many drinkers prefer it.

Best Evening Herbals

Explore herbal infusions that suit slow evenings and bedtime routines.

Questions we get asked

Do you deliver outside Stellenbosch?

Yes. We courier orders across South Africa, including Cape Town, Johannesburg, Pretoria, Durban and Bloemfontein.

Can you create a tea blend for our business or event?

Yes. We offer custom tea blending, private label packing, corporate gifting, event tea bars and tea menu curation.

How do we place an order or request a quote?

Use the enquiry form on our contact page and tell us what you need, the quantity, the pack style and the delivery area.

Planning something? Send the team a message.

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