ABOUT
We're all about capturing the natural essence of Fynbos, whether it's a flavour to add to our culinary repertoire, a scent or an artistic image to inspire our lifestyle range.
We're also about making the intangible tangible by interpreting that elusive feeling evoked by Fynbos. The Cape Floristic Region is a UNESCO World Heritage Site filled with intangible heritage. The Cape Town Fynbos Experience® is an exploration of this essence in the form of a guided tasting.
Our Fynbos farm is on the slopes of the historic Hawequas Mountains overlooking the Cape Winelands valley of Wellington, Western Cape, South Africa.
INDIGENOUS CULINARY FLAVOURS
FROM OUR KITCHEN TO YOURS
Our in-house Fynbos Flavour Wheel is designed to unlock the unique flavour sensations of South African Fynbos. Discover this indigenous flavour trail with our pairing suggestions and meal ideas.
South Africa's culinary flavours derive from edible varieties of Fynbos, a family of ancient botanicals described in Dutch and Afrikaans as fine bush. They comprise the greater portion of the Cape Floristic Region with some 7000 recorded species.
Cape Town's Table Mountain is at the centre of this globally acclaimed diversity hotspot and UNESCO World Heritage Site at the southern tip of Africa.
Featured product
Fynbos Foodie Kitchen Kit - 22 items
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FYNBOS AT YOUR FINGERTIPS
8 INDIGENOUS CULINARY HERBS - cook and bake with South Africa's extraordinary herbs from the Fynbos biome: Honeybush - Rooibos - Buchu - Rhino bush - Snow bush - Cancer bush - Cape Mountain Sage - Nutmeg pelargonium
7 AROMATIC SEASONING SALTS - season meals and snacks for a Fynbos taste sensation with our delicate mix of edible varieties and Cape west coast sea salt: Rooibos - Buchu - Rhino bush - Snow bush - Mint pelargonium - Cape Mountain Sage - Nutmeg pelargonium
7 MIXOLOGY TEA INFUSIONS - Fynbos leaves and twigs as natural as though you've picked them yourself. Add freshly boiled water to a personal blend and leave to steep for 5-7 minutes. Also use to make flavoured water, cordial and stock for soups, stews, poaching liquid and casseroles: Honeybush - Rooibos - Buchu - Rhino bush - Snow bush - Cancer bush - Mint pelargonium
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At home with South African Fynbos - Wellington, South Africa
CAPE TOWN FYNBOS EXPERIENCE
TASTE BOTANICAL HERITAGE
Immerse yourself in all things Fynbos at the inimitable Cape Town Fynbos Experience®
in the Cape Winelands with botanical heritage advocate Giselle Courtney.
"What's so special about our Fynbos farm is the sense of peace and timelessness, an almost tangible connection with nature", says Giselle, creator of the Cape Town Fynbos Experience® and South African Fynbos®.
The two-hour guided tasting is an in-depth exploration of the essential flavours of edible Fynbos species followed by experimental Fynbos tapas created by you. Learn how to pair Fynbos flavours with everyday meals to create South African flavour sensations and integrate the health benefits and traditional knowledge of Fynbos into a contemporary lifestyle. Take advantage of our onsite shopping and guided walk through endangered Renosterveld.
We look forward to welcoming you!
Testimonials
KNOW YOUR EDIBLE FYNBOS
HONEYBUSH - Cyclopia species
Honeybush is a sweet herb adding a delicate honey-blosom flavour to sticky marinades, onion soup, casseroles, butternut and sweet-potato wedges, sago pudding, milk-tart and cup-cake icing. Toast lightly and sprinkle over oven-roasted veggies.
ROOIBOS - Aspalathus linearis
Rooibos herbs are fruity with notes of caramel and rosehip. Pair with caramelised onions, cherry tomato sauce, sweet potato mash, roasted butternut, gruyere omelette, breakfast eggs, crispy chicken, tomato-bredie and add Rooibos salt to olive oil splashed vanilla ice-cream.
BUCHU - Agathosma betulina
Buchu is the most sensational of all the Fynbos herbs, transforming everyday flavours into mouth-watering experiences. Pair with seared picanha, braaied line-fish, tray-baked chicken, lamb shank, flambéed chicken livers, salmon sushi and tomato salsa.
KNOW YOUR EDIBLE FYNBOS
RHINO BUSH - Dicerothamnus rhinocerotis
Rhinobush is piney, adding a delicate resinous flavour to grilled rib-eye, Karoolamb, picanha and pork kebabs. Add to wok-seared chilli-garlic cabbage, grilledmushrooms, arancini, risotto, bitterballen and croque monsieurs. The piney resin melts into seared food surfaces.
SNOW BUSH - Eriocephalus africanus
Woody Snow bush has a wild rosemary flavour with a hint of pepper and adds incredible depth of flavour to a creamy mushroom sauce, Karoo lamb meatballs, tzatziki, confit garlic potatoes, puy lentil salad, yoghurt carrot salad, beef carpaccio, prawn orzo and feta focaccia.
CANCER BUSH - Lessertia frutescence
Cancer bush is a bitter herb with a hint of stevia-like sweetness and notes of pea. It is ideal for adding depth to vegetable dishes like grilled baby marrow, Rösti and smoky bacon-green-bean salad. Use sparingly as the herb is really bitter, but it's great for experimental cooking.
KNOW YOUR EDIBLE FYNBOS
ROSE PELARGONIUM - Pelargonium capitatum
Irresistible Rose pelargonium is intensely fragrant and adds a distinctive spicy rose flavour to scones and clotted cream, syrupy koeksisters, sticky malva pudding, moroccan rice, nutty buckwheat salad, rose marmelade and strawberry ice-cream.
MINT PELARGONIUM - Pelargonium tomentosum
Cooling Mint pelargonium adds a minty-geranium vibrancy to zucchini fritters, lentil-feta salad, cucumber ribbons, bulgur mushroom salad, goat’s cheese couscous, pear and walnut salad, cream cheese brioche, cocktail rissoles and white chocolate truffles.
CAPE MOUNTAIN SAGE - Salvia chamelaeagnea
Cape Mountain Sage is herbaceous with strong notes of sage. It pairs well with lemon-butter kingklip, creamy walnut tagliatelle, grilled haloumi burger, butternut lasagne, onion lentil loaf, brandy infused chicken liver pâté, ground pork stuffing and blue cheese gnocchi.
HOSPITALITY & WHOLESALE
Create a Fynbos experience for your guests - request our catalogue from info@southafricanfynbos.com