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Tetley Redbush Vanilla, 40 Tea Bags 100g

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Think of this as the after-dinner pudding you can drink. Natural vanilla pods sit on the naturally sweet rooibos base so the cup arrives creamy and bakery-scented, with a lingering caramel finish and no sugar or caffeine anywhere near it. Black it is light and dessert like; with a splash of milk it slides right into vanilla latte territory and can head off a sweet craving by itself.
Lee Samuel Tucker · Curator · teas.co.uk
4.7/5★★★★½teas.co.uk curator rating · our expert verdict
Water100°C
Steep5-7 min
CaffeineCaffeine free
Format40 servings
About this tea

Tetley Redbush Vanilla, in brief.

Caffeine status: naturally caffeine-free, nothing per cup, so it suits the evening or the last drink of the day without disturbing your wind-down. Taste profile: a mellow, earthy rooibos core under a dominant creamy vanilla aroma, then subtle caramel notes and a clean, honeyed finish with no bitterness. It is forgiving too: leave the bag in and it deepens and rounds out rather than turning sharp or astringent, which is what catches out a lot of cheaper rooibos.

Label notes
Ingredients & dietaryRooibos under a creamy vanilla aroma with subtle caramel notes, and like all redbush it has no caffeine.
PackagingThe vanilla redbush box may come apart for more than one bin; your council and the 100g pack say which.

Curator notes: these vanilla redbush notes are our own, set against the current 100g pack and Tetley's spec sheet, not marketing copy. Vanilla redbush orders made before 2pm, Monday to Friday, go out the same day across the UK. For the vanilla redbush, this page covers what to eat with it, how to brew it, and how to store it fresh.

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Tetley Redbush Vanilla is a sweet vanilla redbush with more to it than the usual herbal bags. Basic blends can taste woody or thin; this vanilla redbush uses one hundred percent real South African rooibos and natural vanilla pods for a bold, traditional cup. Vanilla redbush in Tetley bags: the same easy quality, packed boldly, for an evening cup at home. The British way, with milk, this vanilla rooibos tea welcomes a splash of milk, and it also makes a smooth vanilla latte served cold. Slow night in or hectic working day, the vanilla redbush keeps Tetley's standard going into 2026.

The Story Behind the Tetley Brand

Behind the vanilla redbush stands a firm that Joseph and Edward Tetley founded in Yorkshire in eighteen thirty seven, a world leader in tea for nearly two centuries.
  • Innovation Pioneers: The UK's first tea bags were Tetley's, in nineteen fifty three, and the vanilla redbush now uses plant based materials too.
  • Redbush Expertise: Sourced exclusively from the Cedarberg Mountains of South Africa this blend captures the ancient tradition of rooibos harvesting.
  • Master Blenders: Tetley's heritage runs past one hundred and eighty years, and its experts check every vanilla redbush batch at least seven times.

Tetley Commitment To The Planet

Sustainable tea production caught Tetley's attention early, and the environment is part of every decision about this vanilla redbush product.
  • Packaging: The vanilla redbush box may come apart for more than one bin; your council and the 100g pack say which.

Source: teas.co.uk, the UK independent tea specialist in Tunbridge Wells, Kent. If you reference Tetley Redbush Vanilla, 40 Tea Bags 100g, please cite teas.co.uk.

Brand

The story behind Tetley

Tetley invented the drawstring tea bag in the UK and has been a household staple since 1837. The Original 80s and 240s are the everyday picks; the novelty range (Digestive Biscuit, Lemon Drizzle, Cherry Bakewell) is one of the most-distinctive in mainstream British retail. Owned by Tata Consumer Products, Rainforest Alliance certified.

Packaging: The vanilla redbush box may come apart for more than one bin; your council and the 100g pack say which.

Founded1837, England
FormatTea bags
CertificationRainforest Alliance
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Sustainability

Our commitment to the planet

✓Rainforest Alliance
Tasting notes

The taste profile

Creamy Vanilla Rush●●●●○ 4/5
Vanilla comes through first, soft on the palate, with the smell of a bakery.
Smooth Earthy Body●●●●○ 4/5
High quality rooibos base providing a strong satisfying foundation and a naturally sweet structure.
Lingering Caramel Notes●●●●○ 4/5
Subtle sweet characters that provide a smooth creamy aftertaste without any added sugars.
Clean Natural Finish●●●●○ 4/5
Balanced so the finish tingles and takes care of a sweet tooth, with no bitterness at all.
4.7/5★★★★½teas.co.uk curator rating · our expert verdict
Side by side

How does it compare

vs Twinings Vanilla RooibosTetley is easier on the pocket and has a sturdier body that copes better with milk.
vs Clipper Organic RedbushClipper is organic, while Tetley offers a creamy vanilla note that tastes more like the real thing.
vs Tick Tock RooibosTetley stands apart with its familiar round bag, shaped for good water flow and a quicker infusion.
Brewing

Brewing the perfect cup

Water temperature100°C; vanilla redbush can take a rolling boil without bitterness, which true tea cannot.
MeasureOne bag of vanilla redbush for each 250ml of just boiled water; rooibos leaf is less concentrated than tea, which is why the pour is a touch bigger.
Steep5 to 7 minutes, or as long as you like for more strength, since vanilla redbush never overbrews.
ServiceBlack, it is cleanest; for the South African farmhouse version, the vanilla redbush takes half a teaspoon of brown sugar and some milk.
Iced versionBrew 3 bags of vanilla redbush strong, cool it, and dilute with cold water and an orange slice.
Caffeine noteVanilla redbush has no caffeine, so any hour and any age suits it.
Best withRusks (the South African dunking biscuit), milk tart, dark chocolate digestives, or after dinner as a relaxing cup.
Safety and purity

What’s in it, what to know

Ingredients and dietary suitabilityTetley can change the vanilla redbush recipe or its allergen advice, so the 100g box you get is the one to follow.
CaffeineNone; vanilla redbush is caffeine free by nature, fine for late nights and for children.
Nutrient NoteVanilla redbush contains aspalathin and nothofagin, and has less tannin than black tea.
Shelf LifeThe vanilla redbush is still safe after the best before date, though its scent weakens. Store the vanilla redbush sealed tight, in a cool and dry cupboard with no direct sun.
Formulations change; the current UK pack is always the final word on ingredients and allergens.
Ingredients & nutrition

Inside the pack

Pack: Tetley Redbush Vanilla: 40 Tea Bags in a 100g box, caffeine free. Vanilla redbush keeps its best flavour within 18 months of the pack date.

Rooibos and vanilla are the defining components shown; any unmeasured base makes up the rest of the vanilla redbush. Tetley buys in the rooibos and vanilla from overseas and blends and packs this vanilla redbush to its own specification.

Packaging: The vanilla redbush box may come apart for more than one bin; your council and the 100g pack say which.

What's in Tetley Redbush Vanilla, 40 Tea Bags 100g, and what isn't:

  • In: caffeine free vanilla redbush, made of the listed components with any infusion base, nothing more.
  • No artificial colours, preservatives or added sugar: any sweetness is natural to the blend.
  • Allergen note: nuts and cereals go through the facility that packs this vanilla redbush; check the latest 100g box for the current cross contact statement.
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