Winning awards since 2005
At red espresso®, every product begins with a simple goal — to create something exceptional. From our world-first Rooibos Espresso to our expanding range of premium café beverages, our work has been recognised on the global stage with a number of international awards. These accolades celebrate not only the quality of our products, but the passion and innovation behind every cup.
SAAFoST New Innovative Product Runner Up
Our Instant Matcha Latte was awarded for its originality, taste, convenience, sustainability, and market relevance - highlighting our commitment to premium, wellness-focused products.
Corporate Vision Magazine Beverages Entrepreneur of the Year
Pete Ethelston was recognized for his business leadership, innovation and sector success across the globe.
LUXLife Food & Drink Awards Most Innovative Specialty Beverage Company
Nic Reid was honoured for creating our innovative café-quality drinks range for the home – from our rooibos espresso and red cappuccino® to matcha, superfood, and chai lattes as well as gourmet hot chocolates. Judges found these to be best in class and most relevant in meeting today’s consumer need for quality, convenience and better-for-you choices.
Corporate Vision Magazine Beverages Entrepreneur of the Year
Pete Ethelston was honoured for his business leadership, reflected in the company’s enduring success, innovative product range, and exemplary reputation within the industry.
LUXLife Food & Drink Awards Most Innovative Specialty Beverage
Our Spiced Chai and Vanilla Chai were recognised for product innovation as the world’s first vegan chai range for the café and the home. Designed to taste great with dairy and plant milks and deliver a rich, creamy chai drink.
IPSA Gold Pack Awards Top 10
Nic Reid was celebrated for his packaging design excellence across our full red espresso® range.
Sunday Times Marketing Excellence Awards Rising Star
Monique Ethelston was recognized for her marketing excellence in creating the red espresso® brand.
Cosmopolitan Magazine Mover and Shaker of the Year
Monique Ethelston was recognized for her entrepreneurialism and leadership as co-founder of the red espresso® company.
IUFoST Global Food Award for Product Innovation
red espresso® rooibos won first place for its breakthrough technical innovation as the world’s first tea espresso.
World Tea Expo Top 10 New Product
red espresso® rooibos earned global acclaim for innovation.
SCAA Best New Specialty Beverage Product
red espresso® rooibos made history as the first tea and the first South African company to win at SCAA.
Food Review/Symrise Best New Product
Our debut year brought top honours for redefining rooibos into an espresso and creating the delicious red cappuccino®.