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Honeybush

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Description

Honeybush is a sibling of Rooibos, cultivated in South Africa's Eastern Cape region. Its flowers smell of honey, earning this plant a sweet name. The taste of honeybush tea is similar to that of Rooibos, though arguably a little sweeter. Like it's South African sibling, Honeybush is devoid of caffeine and tannins, rendering it an ideal evening beverage.

Story

Just like it's 'sister' tea, the Honeybush plant grows only near the Cape of Good Hope in South Africa. Just like a good sister, it shares many similarities with rooibos. The plant is named appropriately, as the flowers exude a sweet, honey-like scent. The flavor is similar to the smooth sweetness of rooibos, but heartier and more honey-like.

Customer Reviews

 | Negative: 8
 | Neutral: 29
Positive: 135
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Katie P.
Feb 6th '12

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"This tea is pretty weak on its own so I usually mix it with a rooibos tea. It smells amazing and has a great natural sweetness."

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Lindsay V.
Feb 3rd '12

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"I ordered this tea to give it another shot, after trying a boxed Rooibos tea from the grocery store, which tasted like cough syrup. This tea has a very pleasant honey flavor to it, but still has a very slight aftertaste, very slightly reminiscent of what to me tastes like cough syrup. I probably won't order this one again. "

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Aline B.
Feb 3rd '12

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"This tea is a bit bland even after a long steep. It's ok but not my favorite."

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Michelle G.
Jan 17th '12

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"I bought this tea for my husband. It made his stomach a little upset when brewed full strength. But at half strength it's not bad. "

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Mitch H.
Jan 11th '12

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"Has a very unique flavor. I was recommended to try a sample from a friend and I am impressed."

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Cheryl L.
Jan 3rd '12

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"Will be using this as a base for other flavored teas I think. Too plain on it's own. But good for what it is."