Organic Honeybush

Organic Honeybush Tea

Discover the naturally sweet character of South Africa with Organic Honeybush Tea. Grown in the country’s Cape region, honeybush is a naturally caffeine-free herbal infusion prized for its warm, honey-like aroma and smooth, mellow flavor.

Although often compared with its close relative, rooibos, honeybush has a distinctive personality. Its flavor is gently floral and naturally sweet, with soft notes of honey, toasted grain, and warm wood. The infusion produces a beautiful amber-copper liquor with a rounded body and an exceptionally smooth finish.

This certified organic, unblended tea allows the pure character of honeybush to shine without added flavors or sweeteners. It is also naturally low in tannins, making it less astringent than many traditional teas. Enjoy it throughout the day or as a comforting evening cup without the stimulating effects of caffeine.

Honeybush is delicious on its own and welcoming with a splash of milk, a little honey, or a slice of lemon. Serve it hot for a cozy, aromatic infusion or brew it stronger and pour it over ice for a refreshing herbal tea. Despite its name and naturally honeyed flavor, no honey is added.

Features

• Certified organic, unblended honeybush
• Naturally caffeine-free
• Naturally low in tannins
• Smooth and naturally sweet
• No added flavors or sweeteners
• Delicious hot or iced
• Suitable for any time of day

Why We Love It

Honeybush delivers comforting sweetness without sugar, flavoring, or caffeine. Its mellow character makes it approachable for new tea drinkers, while its floral complexity and lingering honeyed finish give experienced tea lovers plenty to appreciate.

Flavor Profile

• Aroma: Honeyed, floral, and gently woody
• Taste: Naturally sweet with notes of honey, toasted grain, and warm herbs
• Body: Smooth, rounded, and medium-bodied
• Finish: Clean, mellow, and softly sweet
• Liquor: Amber to copper

Traditional Consumption & Cultural Use

Honeybush is indigenous to the fynbos regions of South Africa’s Western and Eastern Cape. Indigenous and local communities have used native Cyclopia plants for culinary and traditional purposes for generations, while written references to honeybush as an herbal tea date back centuries. Today, it is enjoyed in South Africa and around the world as a naturally caffeine-free infusion, served plain or with milk and sweetener

Brewing Instructions

1. Heat fresh water to 212°F (100°C).
2. Add 1–2 teaspoons of tea per 8 fl oz of water.
3. Steep for 5 minutes. For a richer cup, steep for up to 7 minutes.
4. Strain and enjoy plain or with milk, honey, or lemon.

For iced tea, use twice the amount of tea, steep as directed, and pour over ice.

Ingredients

Certified organic honeybush (Cyclopia spp.).

Contains no added honey, sugar, flavoring, or caffeine.