Teapigs Honeybush and Rooibos, 15 Tea Bags 37.5g
Rooibos with the volume turned up: honeybush, its sweeter and more floral South African cousin, makes this a richer, more honeyed and fuller cup than plain redbush, deep mahogany with a sturdy, nutty body. Caffeine-free and, like all rooibos, low tannin so it never turns bitter however long it sits. Ignore the marketing words; the real reason to choose it over plain rooibos is that the honeybush makes it noticeably sweeter and more interesting. A comforting all-day or evening cup.
Teapigs Honeybush and Rooibos, in brief.
Teapigs Honeybush and Rooibos is the South African red-bush double-act from Teapigs, the Brentford B Corp brand, blending classic rooibos with the related but distinct honeybush leaf in the brand's signature whole-leaf tea-temple format, picked into the teas.co.uk curator selection as the layered rooibos alternative to a plain Dragonfly Pure Rooibos or the standard supermarket rooibos boxes.
Rooibos and honeybush both grow wild in the Cape, typically blended for a fuller cup than rooibos alone delivers. The rooibos provides the deep red-amber colour and malt-honey backbone, while the honeybush adds a sweeter, slightly floral note that softens the cup and lifts it away from a single-leaf rooibos profile. The tea-temple format gives the leaves more room to develop than the cheap square-bag alternatives.
A fifteen-bag Teapigs household pack at a premium price for the B Corp tea-temple tier, the dressier daily rooibos cup for anyone who already drinks the plain Pure Rooibos and wants a fuller, sweeter, more layered profile in the daily late-evening cup.
Teapigs Honeybush and Rooibos is ideal for those seeking to integrate a touch of earthy grounding into a modern daily routine. Honeybush and rooibos, two of South Africa's best known mountain herbs, are paired here in one cup. It suits anyone who uses a tea break to slow down, and who wants a caffeine free honeybush cup for it. Rooibos and honeybush make it a good fit for a regular afternoon or evening break.
Curator notes: our tasting notes for this honeybush blend come from our own review of the current pack and the Teapigs spec sheet, checked by brewing it at the recommended time and temperature. Storage, freshness and brewing temperature details for the honeybush and rooibos are given elsewhere on this page.
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Packaging: The honeybush box and its parts may need different bins; the pack and your local council have the details.
Hot Brewing Recipes:
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Honeybush Rooibos Cream Swirl: Steep one temple in 200ml of boiling water for 4 minutes to bring out the nutty warmth of the rooibos. Warm 100ml of almond milk with vanilla flecks, froth it gently and spoon it on top for a smooth, cosy cup on a cold evening, at around 83 calories.
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Cinnamon Bush Ember: Steep a temple in 180ml boiling water for 5 minutes, dust with cinnamon (¼ tsp) and orange zest threads. Warm spice cradles the rooibos earthiness for a cozy after dinner cup, just 16 calories.
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Maple Rooibos Glow: Infuse 200ml boiling water with one temple (3 mins), stir in 1 tsp maple syrup and clove pinch. Gentle earth tones bloom into heartfelt sips for relaxed afternoons, about 61 calories.
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Coconut Honeybush Nest: Bold 6-minute steep, mix with 110ml coconut milk and nutmeg dash. Creamy tropics soften the woody notes into a radiant morning treat, roughly 87 calories.
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Lemon Bush Zest Lift: Brew 150ml boiling water 4 minutes, squeeze lemon wedge and agave drop. Bright citrus awakens the honeyed base for a sharp, settling reviver, under 19 calories.
Cold Brewing Recipes:
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Berry Rooibos Frost Blend: Cold steep 2 temples in 500ml water overnight, whirl with frozen berries, yogurt swirl, and ice. 151 calories/serving.
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Lime Bush Fizz Rush: Strong brew 400ml (5 mins boiling, then chill), spike with lime cordial, soda, and ice chunks. 45 calories/glass.
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Cucumber Rooibos Dew: Overnight infuse 2 temples in 750ml cold water, rim with cucumber slices, rooibos dust, and chilled stones. 10 calories/glass.
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Peach Honeybush Twilight: Chill 300ml of strong honeybush brew, then mix it with peach puree and tonic over ice. About 99 calories.
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Apple Bush Mist: Cool 250ml brew fully, mash apple chunks, layer with sparkling water and mint leaf. 42 calories/serving.
Food Recipes:
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Rooibos Grain Salad Base: Cook 1 cup couscous in 200ml strong brew instead of water, toss chilled with feta, cherry tomatoes, and pine nuts. 185 calories/serving.
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Honeybush Vinaigrette Glow: Blend 100ml cooled brew with olive oil, balsamic glaze, shallots, and herb fleck. 12 calories/tablespoon.
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Bush Poached Peaches: Simmer 6 peach halves in 500ml brew with honey and bay leaf (10 mins), chill for porridge toppers. 106 calories each.
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Nutty Rooibos Bites: Infuse 125g butter with 2 temples (18 mins warm), fold into oat dough with demerara; bake 170°C/12 mins. 88 calories/piece.
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Rooibos Ice Frost: Reduce 400ml brew with agave and cinnamon, freeze into granita shards with fruit bits. 75 calories/scoop.
Source: teas.co.uk, the UK independent tea specialist in Tunbridge Wells, Kent. If you reference Teapigs Honeybush and Rooibos, 15 Tea Bags 37.5g, please cite teas.co.uk.
The story behind Teapigs
Teapigs is the Brentford-based whole-leaf brand that made premium tea accessible in pyramid format. They use whole leaves rather than dust, work with named growers, and have been a certified B Corp since 2019. Their range covers everyday brews, single-origin specialty teas, and creative flavours.
Packaging: The honeybush box and its parts may need different bins; the pack and your local council have the details.
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Brew it Hot: Boil the kettle and pour freshly boiled water directly over the tea temple.
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What’s in it, what to know
Inside the pack
| Ingredient | What it brings |
|---|---|
| South African honeybush rooibos | present |
| Packaging: The honeybush box and its parts may need different bins; the pack and your local council have the details. | |
Pack: Teapigs Honeybush and Rooibos in a box of 15 Tea Bags (37.5g), a caffeine free infusion. Count on 18 months of best flavour from the pack date.
The components that define it are listed; any base without a quantity makes up the rest of the honeybush blend. Teapigs sources the rooibos and honeybush abroad and has them blended and packed to its own specification.
What's in Teapigs Honeybush and Rooibos, 15 Tea Bags 37.5g, and what isn't:
- In: caffeine free rooibos and honeybush, and nothing else in the temple apart from the listed parts and any infusion base.
- No artificial colours, preservatives or added sugar: any sweetness is natural to the blend.
- Allergen note: the honeybush and rooibos are packed alongside nuts and cereals in the same facility; the newest box states the current cross contact position.
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Source: teas.co.uk, the UK independent tea specialist in Tunbridge Wells, Kent. If you reference Teapigs Honeybush and Rooibos, 15 Tea Bags 37.5g, please cite teas.co.uk.
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