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Rooibos Tea UK, South African redbush, every blend we ship.
Rooibos (Afrikaans for "red bush", which is why UK supermarkets often call it redbush) comes from a single shrub that grows in one specific region of South Africa, the Cederberg. It is naturally caffeine free, naturally low in tannin, and has a warm, sweet, woody flavour quite unlike actual tea. It works exceptionally well as a base for flavoured blends, vanilla, earl grey, citrus, because the rooibos itself does not fight with added botanicals the way black tea sometimes does. Most UK rooibos comes from Tetley (the supermarket benchmark) and Dragonfly (premium). Both are fine; Dragonfly tastes more clearly of the leaf.
Flavoured rooibos blends
Vanilla, Earl Grey, citrus, chocolate, rooibos plays well with everything
Common questions
What is rooibos tea?
A herbal infusion made from the leaves of the Aspalathus linearis shrub, native to a specific region of South Africa called the Cederberg. It is not actually tea (no Camellia sinensis); it is closer botanically to legumes. Caffeine free naturally, low in tannins, and traditionally enjoyed warm with or without milk.
Is rooibos the same as redbush?
Yes, exactly the same plant. "Rooibos" is the Afrikaans name (literally "red bush"); "redbush" is the English translation that some UK retailers use to make it more recognisable. We list both terms across our catalogue so search finds you whichever you type.
Does rooibos have caffeine?
No, rooibos is naturally and entirely caffeine free. This is genuine, not a decaffeination process, the plant simply does not produce caffeine. Good for evening drinking, pregnancy, or anyone caffeine sensitive.
Can you drink rooibos with milk?
Yes, it takes milk well. The flavour is mellow and woody so milk softens it without overwhelming. South Africans traditionally drink it black with sugar; British rooibos drinkers often add milk because the cup colour resembles black tea.
What is the best rooibos brand in the UK?
For everyday cups, Tetley Redbush is the supermarket benchmark and is well priced. For step up quality, Dragonfly Pure Rooibos uses better leaf sourcing. For variety, Dragonfly Vanilla Rooibos and Earl Grey Rooibos are both well balanced flavoured options.
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