Affieplaas Tallow Candle – Citronella

Natural Insect Protection with Warm, Inviting Light

Affieplaas Tallow Candle – Citronella offers a natural and sustainable alternative to traditional paraffin wax candles. Handcrafted with pure beef tallow and citronella fragrance, this candle burns clean and bright whilst naturally repelling pesky insects. Perfect for outdoor entertaining, garden evenings, braais, or creating a peaceful outdoor sanctuary.

Experience the Warm Glow of Pure Tallow

Tallow candles have been used for centuries as a superior lighting source. Made with rendered beef tallow – a renewable, biodegradable resource – these candles offer cleaner burning and longer-lasting light compared to petroleum-based paraffin candles. The addition of citronella creates the perfect companion for South African outdoor living.

Natural Insect Repellent

Citronella is nature’s answer to outdoor pest control. This natural oil has been used for generations to repel mosquitoes, midges, flies, and other biting insects that can disrupt outdoor activities.

Citronella Benefits:

• Naturally repels mosquitoes and midges
• Effective against flies and flying insects
• Pleasant, fresh, lemony scent
• Non-toxic alternative to chemical repellents
• Safe for use around family and pets
• Creates comfortable outdoor environment

Clean Burning and Long-Lasting

Tallow candles burn cleaner and brighter than paraffin wax candles, producing significantly less soot and smoke. Thanks to tallow’s higher melting point, these candles burn slower and last longer, giving you more hours of enjoyment and insect protection.

Burn Quality Benefits:

• Bright, steady flame
• Minimal smoke and soot
• Burns longer than paraffin
• Clean, efficient combustion
• No toxic fumes

Perfect for South African Outdoor Living

Whether you’re hosting a braai, enjoying a quiet evening on the stoep, or entertaining friends in the garden, these handcrafted tallow candles provide natural protection so you can focus on making memories outdoors.

Ideal Uses:

• Braais and outdoor cooking
• Patio and stoep entertaining
• Garden parties and gatherings
• Camping and outdoor adventures
• Pool areas and outdoor dining
• Evening garden relaxation

Environmentally Friendly Choice

Tallow is a renewable, biodegradable resource that would otherwise go to waste. By choosing tallow candles, you’re supporting sustainable practices and reducing reliance on petroleum-based products.

Environmental Benefits:

• Renewable, sustainable resource
• Completely biodegradable
• No petroleum derivatives
• Minimal carbon footprint
• Natural from start to finish

Convenient Tin Container

These candles come in practical tin containers that protect the candle, contain melted wax, and make them easy to move around your outdoor spaces as needed.

How to Use for Best Results

Placement:

• Position candles around outdoor seating areas
• Place 2-3 candles for optimal insect protection
• Keep on stable, heat-resistant surface

Burning:

• Allow candle to burn until wax pool reaches edges
• Never leave burning candle unattended
• Keep away from children and pets

Care Tips:

• Store in cool, dry place
• Keep tin lid on when not in use
• Trim wick between burns

Handcrafted with Care

Each Affieplaas Tallow Candle is carefully handcrafted in small batches using traditional methods, ensuring quality, consistency, and effectiveness whilst supporting local South African production.

Experience Natural Outdoor Living

Transform your outdoor spaces into comfortable, insect-free sanctuaries with Affieplaas Citronella Tallow Candles. Enjoy the warm glow of natural candlelight combined with effective insect protection. Rooted in tradition and guided by nature, these candles bring together time-tested ingredients with the needs of modern South African outdoor living.