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Rooibos vs Honeybush
South Africa's two caffeine-free cousins: rooibos is the famous one — clean, woody, slightly sweet — while honeybush is rounder and more honeyed, like rooibos with dessert notes. You can hardly go wrong with either in the evening.
| Rooibos | Honeybush | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Rooibos | Herbal infusion |
| Caffeine | None | None |
| Flavor | sweet, earthy, smooth | sweet, honeyed, smooth |
| Best time | Afternoon, Evening | Afternoon, Evening |
| Temperature | 95°C | 95°C |
| Steep time | 5 min | 5 min |
| Amount | 2.5 g | 2.5 g |
Choose Rooibos if…
you want the versatile classic that also takes milk and spices well.
Choose Honeybush if…
you want something naturally sweeter and more dessert-like.
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