Honey Bush Tea

Name: Honey Bush Tea
Brand: Shanti Tea
SKU: 899
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.20 (5 reviews)

Sweet, lightly roasted, honey flavor, absolutely excellent as an invigorating iced tea.

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Honey Bush Tea

Honeybush tea comes from the Cyclopia plant, grown in the coastal regions of South Africa’s Cape Provinces. Closely related to rooibos, this herbal tea is naturally caffeine-free, low in tannins, and known for its naturally sweet, mellow flavor with soft notes of fruit and honey.

Honeybush tea has a naturally sweet, smooth, and mellow flavor with gentle honey-like and floral notes. It’s often described as softer and fuller than rooibos, with less earthiness and a touch of fruitiness that can remind you of apricot, vanilla, or caramel.

The liquor brews to a warm golden-amber color, offering a round, balanced cup without bitterness or acidity. Its subtle sweetness makes it pleasant to drink plain with no sugar or milk needed.

When compared to rooibos, honeybush tastes richer, warmer, and slightly more aromatic, with a smooth, comforting finish that’s ideal for evening or caffeine-free blends.

Unlike black or green tea, honeybush does not cause acidity. It is mildly alkalizing, which helps support healthy digestion.

Honeybush is also rich in antioxidants(including mangiferin and isomangiferin), and its mineral content - especially calcium, potassium, and magnesium - adds to its nutritional value and makes it a healthy caffeine-free alternative to coffee or tea.

Ingredients

Organic Honeybush (Cyclopia)

Specifications

	Serving Size: 2.5g /cup
	Steeping Temp: 100°C
	Steeping Time: 5 mins.
	Origin: South Africa
	Caffeine: Caffeine Free

	Certification: Organic
	Aroma: Woodsy, roasted honey
	Infusion Aroma: Woodsy, honey
	Infusion Color: Deep Amber
	Infusion Strength: Medium

Directions

How to Enjoy • Use: 1–1.5 tsp per 250 ml (8 oz) cup • Water temperature: 95°C / 203°F • Steep time: 5–7 minutes • Serve: Hot for a soothing evening drink or iced for a refreshing, naturally sweet beverage.

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Organic Honeybush tea from South Africa - naturally caffeine-free, sweet, low in tannins, and soothing.

There are Four Main Types of Honeybush (Cyclopia Species). Each species of Cyclopia offers a unique flavor and aroma profile:
• Cyclopia intermedia (Mountain Honeybush) – The most common type used in blends. It has a smooth, full-bodied, honey-sweet flavor and a rich amber infusion. Grown in the Langkloof Mountains, it’s well-balanced and ideal for everyday drinking.
• Cyclopia subternata (Vleitee or Marsh Honeybush) – Known for its floral, fruity aroma and slightly lighter taste. It grows closer to the coast and brews a bright, golden cup with gentle sweetness.
• Cyclopia longifolia (Langblaar or Long-leaf Honeybush) – Offers a richer, more caramel-like flavor with deeper color and subtle spice. It adds warmth and complexity to honeybush blends.
• Cyclopia genistoides (Coastal Honeybush) – One of the oldest cultivated types, it has a nutty, toasty aroma and a mild, dry finish. Often used to add depth and structure to blends.
Each species can be enjoyed on its own or combined to create a more layered flavor — for example, blends of intermedia, subternata, and longifolia are particularly popular for their smoothness and depth.

Honeybush tea is a remarkable herbal beverage with a variety of health benefits. In addition to its health benefits, honeybush tea is naturally caffeine-free, making it a perfect choice for those looking to reduce their caffeine intake while still enjoying a flavorful and beneficial beverage. Its mildly sweet and floral flavor also makes it an enjoyable drink for any time of the day.