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ABOUT US

Our Story

Welcome to Stone Bridge Herbal, the home of an authentic and delicious Traditional African Herbal tea. I am Fiona Sephton, the Director of Stone Bridge Herbal.

I have always been fascinated by the rich diversity and potential of indigenous plants in South Africa and have a love for nature and the wild outdoors. That is why I started Stone Bridge Herbal, a company that produces high-quality tea from Artemisia Afra (also known as Mhlonyane, Lengana, Wilde Als or African Wormwood) that is grown, dried, processed, and packaged with care and respect.

Stone Bridge Herbal is more than just a tea company. It is a passion project that aims to promote the development and conservation of indigenous plants for commercial purposes. We believe that indigenous plants have many benefits for our health, environment, and culture. They are also a source of income and empowerment of other local women.

We have spent years of research and experimentation to find the best ways to grow and process our tea. We have also listened to the needs and preferences of our customers and also retailers. We are proud to offer a range of tea products that meet high standards of food quality and safety, as well as taste and aroma.

We invite you to explore our website and learn more about our products, our story, and our vision. We hope that you will enjoy our tea as much as we do. Thank you for choosing Stone Bridge Herbal, the tea that celebrates the beauty and diversity of Africa.

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Our Team

We are a team of dynamic women who are trying to make a difference to our families and communities

Fiona

A mother wanting to create a better world.

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Aletta

A grandmother and matriarch leading her family forward

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Maranang

A widow, trying to give her children the best

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Meinki

A mother and wife, trying to give her children opportunities

Tested
Our Artemisia Afra is carefully tested to ensure that we know the exact quantities of active ingredients. Each growing habitat has a unique chemical profile, and we have identified the chemical profile of our habitat. This allows us to formulate a safe quantity of Artemisia Afra in our herbal tea. Additionally, we test for microbiological pathogens, yeasts, and moulds to ensure that our product is safe for use.

Compliant with international standards
Our blends meet the European Union standards for beverages containing Artemisia, and the quantities contained are considered safe by the European Medicines Authority. In the absence of guidelines from SAHPRA, South Africa, we have ensured that our blends are formulated to meet the highest safety standards. Additionally, we comply with the International Fragrance Regulatory Authority requirements to ensure that our products are safe for use.

Quality and Safety Assurance

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