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Sweet Sips & Bites: Some Indulgent August Favourites

Award-winning bubbles, soothing rooibos tea, and SA’s cult cookie - Olivia Vergunst shares her treat picks for August

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By House & Garden South Africa | September 10, 2025 | Food

Laborie’s Triumph

In a dazzling reaffirmation of excellence, KWV’s Laborie Blanc de Blancs 2019 has seized the Cap Classique crown at the prestigious South African Trophy Wine Show. This back-to-back victory, following last year’s win by the 2017 vintage, is more than a personal triumph for winemaker Kobus van der Merwe. It’s a confirmation of the rising global stature of South African sparkling wine and Cap Classique being the fastest-growing wine segment in the country.

KWV’s Laborie Blanc de Blancs 2019 has seized the Cap Classique crown at the prestigious South African Trophy Wine Show, Image: Supplied

Oasis in a Cup

In an era where every moment of serenity feels earned, LMC’s Lemon, Chamomile and Lavender rooibos tea emerges as the perfect pause button. This naturally caffeine and kilojoule-free blend marries the floral calm of chamomile and lavender with a zesty whisper of lemon, delivering a soothing sip whether you take it steaming on a crisp morning or chilled on a balmy afternoon. Thoughtful touches, such as compostable pyramid teabags, turn each brew into an eco-friendly ritual.

LMC’s Lemon, Chamomile and Lavender rooibos tea emerges as the perfect pause button, Image: Supplied

A Bite of Celebration

From a humble kitchen escape during Covid to a nationwide gourmet sensation, Mondvol Cookies (created by MasterChef  SA runner-up Andriette de la Harpe) has become South Africa’s go-to chunky cookie. Driving this success is founder Andriette’s commitment to joy, quality ingredients and inventive flavours such as Cape Spice, Melktert and Nutella. What started as a lifeline in dark waters has blossomed into a thriving female-owned enterprise, complete with a Cookie Club that delivers to your doorstep.

Mondvol Cookies has become South Africa’s go-to chunky cookie, Image: Supplied