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South African Honeybush Loose Leaf Herbal Tea

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27p per cup

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This loose leaf herbal tea is hand-harvested and crafted according to ancient Khoisan tradition where it has been used for thousands of years as a delicious as well as a healing tea. Honeybush is an indigenous plant from the Eastern Cape.

A completely natural herbal tea, chemical and caffeine-free as well as being low in tannins, rich in antioxidants, mangiferin and polyphenols, which may support your body’s immune system, reduce inflammation and lower blood sugar levels.

Naturally caffeine-free.

With honey and toffee aromas to the cup, the flavour is more reminiscent of stewed apples and red berries. There is a soft note of cedar wood and Moroccan souks with a rich hint of cocoa nibs.

27p per cup based on 2.5g of tea per 150ml of water and 2 infusions.

Bitou River, Western Cape, South Africa

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Our Honeybush grows alongside indigenous forest, which provides a haven for an abundance of native birds and wildlife. Rainwater is collected in a dam for irrigation and solar panels provide power to the farm. Just like our South African Wild Rooibos, this is harvested by hand to ensure that only selected stems are cut to allow for maximum regrowth and soil stability. The Bitou Honeybush Tea farming philosophy is rooted in sustainability and the need to care for the wider ecosystem as well as the needs of their neighbouring communities whose health and wealth are interdependent with the land and must be protected to thrive, not just survive.

The farm is certified organic by Ecocert, (no pesticides, fertilisers or chemicals) and is sent for Residue Analysis prior to every harvest to ensure it remains chemical-free.

A blend of Organic Cyclopia Longifolia and Subternata Honeybush varietals, a genus of flowering plants in the legume family, Fabaceae, of the subfamily Faboideae. The description was published by Étienne Pierre Ventenat in 1808.

Cyclopia Subternata - densely branched small-leaf shrub. Subternata has a soft floral rose geranium aroma, with a balanced sweet and gentle astringency.

Cyclopia Longifolia - a straggling medium-leaf shrub. Longifolia has a sweet, fruity, softly spiced flavour with gentle sweetness.

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The Rare Tea Lady believes that our teas are some of the greatest in the world, and that our range and service are second to none.

In the isolated case that you are not completely satisfied with any tea or teaware you purchase from our website, please get in contact with our customer services team to discuss returning your order.*

In most instances we will give you a full refund of the item’s cost excluding postage. We may ask you to return the item to us. Customers in the European Union have a statutory cooling-off period of fourteen days that is not affected by this guarantee, but any tea pouches much remained sealed for this to be in effect.

*We only accept returns/refunds for tea within two months of receipt, because it is impossible for us to know if the tea has been stored correctly.