buchu
A South African shrub in the genus .
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#1·Apr 27, 2026
A South African shrub in the genus .
Heard in the wild
“Place is the first craftsperson. In every Skimmelberg cup, you taste a farm where 90% is kept wild, rooibos grown in its only home, and buchu tended with respect for Khoi heritage. Tea feels different when past and present are allowed to meet.”
— Bluesky· May 2026
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#2·Apr 27, 2026
(South African English) Medicinal leaves from the shrub that are often used in brandy; this is an old Dutch medicine.
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