Organic Honeybush Loose Leaf Tea - East Cape
Smooth, naturally sweet organic Honeybush from South Africa. Caffeine free, pure, and gently honey-like.- Free Shipping on UK orders over £30
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Our Organic Honeybush loose leaf tea East Cape is a naturally caffeine free South African herbal infusion with a warm red-gold cup, gentle honey-like sweetness and a smooth, comforting finish. Lighter and sweeter than rooibos, it is wonderfully easy to enjoy at any hour — plain, with milk or served chilled over ice.
Organic Honeybush Loose Leaf Tea from South Africa
East Cape Organic Honeybush is a pure herbal infusion made from the Cyclopia shrub, grown in the Cape regions of South Africa and valued for its naturally sweet, mellow character. Specialist tea retailers consistently present organic Honeybush as a smooth, caffeine free alternative to traditional tea and rooibos, with a softer, gently honeyed cup.
This organic loose leaf version contains nothing added, allowing the natural warmth and delicate floral sweetness of the Honeybush to come through clearly.
Naturally Sweet, Smooth and Gently Floral
In the cup, this Organic Honeybush loose leaf tea brews to a deep red-gold infusion with a rounded, easy-drinking body. The flavour is softly sweet and mellow, with honey-like warmth, a light floral note and a clean finish that remains smooth from first sip to last.
Compared with rooibos, Honeybush is often described as a little sweeter and lighter in character, making it especially appealing for those who enjoy caffeine free infusions with a naturally soft profile.
A Naturally Caffeine Free Herbal Tea
Because Honeybush contains no tea leaves, it is naturally caffeine free and well suited to morning drinking, quiet afternoon moments or a calming evening cup. Its naturally low-tannin style also gives it a notably smooth finish, even with a longer steep.
It is pleasant without milk or sugar, though both can be added if preferred, and it also makes an excellent naturally sweet iced infusion.
At a Glance
- Tea type: Loose leaf herbal infusion
- Origin: South Africa
- Key ingredient: Organic Honeybush
- Caffeine: Naturally caffeine free
- Liquor: Warm deep red-gold
- Flavour: Gently honeyed, softly floral, smooth and mellow
- Best enjoyed: Plain, with milk or served chilled over ice
A Comforting Herbal Infusion for Any Time of Day
East Cape Organic Honeybush is one of those infusions that feels easy to return to. It is satisfying without heaviness, naturally sweet without being sugary and smooth enough for evening drinking when a conventional black tea would feel too stimulating.
It is equally rewarding served cold, where the sweetness becomes lighter and more refreshing.
How to Brew East Cape Organic Honeybush
Use freshly boiled water at 100°C and add 1 to 2 heaped teaspoons per cup. Steep for 5 to 7 minutes for a rounded, naturally sweet infusion.
Honeybush is forgiving and can be brewed a little longer if you prefer a deeper, warmer cup. Drink it plain, add a splash of milk, or stir in a little honey if desired.
For an iced version, brew a slightly stronger pot, allow it to cool, then pour over ice.
Ingredients
Organic Honeybush, Cyclopia spp.
About High Teas London
High Teas London has been sourcing distinctive loose leaf teas and infusions since 2008. With over 350 different teas in our collection, we are proud to offer thoughtfully sourced caffeine free classics alongside fine origin teas, including smooth South African herbal infusions such as East Cape Organic Honeybush.
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Tea Type |
Quantity |
Water Temp |
Brew Time |
| WHITE | 3-5g per cup | 70c | 5-6 mins |
| GREEN | 3-5g per cup | 75c | 2-5 mins |
| BLACK | 3-5g per cup | 95c | 4-6 mins |
| OOLONG | 3-5g per cup | 95c | 5-8 mins |
| PU-ERH | 3-5g per cup | 95c | 4-6 mins |
| UK Orders over £30 | FREE |
| UK Orders under £30 and below 250g | £1.97 |
| UK Orders under £30 and above 250g | £3.95 |
| International Orders | £15 |
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