Hardy and bright, this bush is a cousin of Rooibos, only growing in its native South African microclimates. The leaves are harvested and bundled, then bruised and left to dry in the shade, a process called oxidation that helps develop the special taste. The name Honeybush is well earned ~ not only do its flowers smell like honey, but when you steep this tea twice as strong as you think you should, it tastes like honey was added to it.
There is no caffeine in Honeybush, but it is well known as a beverage enjoyed when one would usually enjoy black or green tea. The infusion is amber with a rounded, astringent taste and a nice, sweet note to finish reminiscent of honey and apricots. The aroma is pleasing, layered, and smooth.
