Lemon & Ginger Rooibos Loose Leaf Herbal Tea

🍵 The Blend — South African rooibos combined with candied ginger pieces and bright lemon peel, creating a naturally caffeine free loose leaf infusion with warmth and citrus in easy, balanced measure

🍵 The Colour — Brews to a rich, warm copper in the cup, clear and inviting, with a fresh citrus aroma that rises immediately as the hot water meets the leaf

🍵 The Character — Smooth and mellow from the redbush base, lifted by zesty lemon and a gentle ginger spice that warms the palate and lingers pleasantly on the finish

🍵 The Occasion — As welcome at the end of a long evening as it is mid-afternoon; equally rewarding served hot or poured over ice for a light, refreshing summer cold brew

Lemon & Ginger Rooibos is a naturally caffeine free loose leaf herbal tea that brings together the mellow, honeyed warmth of South African redbush with bright citrus and a gentle, lingering ginger spice. It is one of those rare infusions that feels both comforting and refreshing at once — equally suited to a quiet evening at home or a reviving mid-afternoon cup.

Rooibos — known in Britain as redbush — grows exclusively in the Cederberg mountains of the Western Cape, a small and rugged region of South Africa whose unique climate and mineral-rich soil produce a plant quite unlike anything else. Fermented and dried under the African sun, the leaves develop their characteristic copper colour and naturally sweet, slightly nutty character. Rooibos contains no caffeine at all, and its naturally low tannin levels mean none of the bitterness associated with black or green teas — making it particularly forgiving to brew and easy to drink at any hour.

To this smooth, forgiving base, candied ginger pieces add warmth and a mild spiced sweetness, while bright lemon brings a clean citrusy lift that balances the rooibos beautifully. The result is a cup that is neither too sharp nor too heavy — smooth, naturally sweet, and gently warming, with a finish that lingers pleasantly without overstaying its welcome.

Rooibos has long been valued for its antioxidant properties, and many people enjoy it as part of a mindful daily routine. Ginger, meanwhile, has been used in traditional medicine for centuries — particularly for its warming and soothing qualities. Together with the freshness of lemon, this blend offers something genuinely restorative, and requires no added sweetener to feel rounded and satisfying.

Since 2008, High Teas London has been one of the country's leading independent tea specialists. With over 350 teas and infusions — one of the largest collections anywhere in the country — we have always believed that the right tea at the right moment is one of life's quiet pleasures. This lemon and ginger rooibos is a fine example of that: simple, beautifully balanced, and reliably satisfying.

Ingredients: Rooibos, candied ginger pieces (sugar, ginger), lemon peel.

Brewing Note: Lemon & Ginger Rooibos brews best with freshly boiled water at 100°C — rooibos is naturally low in tannins and has no bitterness to worry about, so there is no need to let the kettle cool. Use a generous teaspoon per cup and steep for 5 to 7 minutes for a full, rounded flavour, or up to 10 minutes if you prefer a deeper, more intense cup. This blend also makes an excellent iced tea: brew at double strength, allow to cool, then pour over ice with a slice of fresh lemon for a particularly refreshing warm-weather drink.