Found only in South Africa’s distinctive Cape fynbos landscapes, this naturally caffeine-free infusion is smooth, aromatic and naturally sweet, with each species reflecting the terroir where it grows.
At Cape Fynbos Tea, we partner with organic, sustainable farms and carefully hand-select the finest harvests to create premium teas with superior taste and aroma — from fynbos-floral Mountain tea to fruity-sweet Coastal varieties.
A sense of place in every cup.
Honeybush has been wild harvested and used by the indigenous people of the Cape for centuries, forming an essential part of their medicine cabinet. After the settlers came to the Cape, Honeybush was documented for the first time in 1705 and by the 1800’s it was widely used by the colonists as a restorative drink. As it became popular and the demand grew, commercial plantations were established and the first commercially grown honeybush was harvested in 1996. Today, more than 300 hectares of Honeybush tea is harvested from commercial plantations in the Cape Fynbos region.
Naturally caffeine-free and low in tannins, honeybush offers a smooth, gentle infusion that can be enjoyed throughout the day without becoming unpleasantly bitter when brewed for longer.
Honeybush tea naturally contains a diverse range of plant polyphenols, including mangiferin, isomangiferin and hesperidin, known for their antioxidant activity.
Honeybush has traditionally been enjoyed as a gentle herbal infusion and was historically valued as a stomachic to aid weak digestion and soothe heartburn and nausea.
Honeybush naturally contains minerals, including potassium, calcium and magnesium.
Dr Brigitte du Preez, owner of Cape Fynbos Tea, has spent over 15 years researching honeybush and other indigenous South African herbal teas. Raised hiking the fynbos mountains, she combined her love of nature, science and aroma to earn her PhD in Food Science at Stellenbosch University, specifically focusing on honeybush and to help develop South Africa’s honeybush sensory quality grading system. We partner with ethical, sustainable growers and are dedicated to delivering premium‑quality honeybush – aiming to grow local appreciation and make it as trusted and loved as rooibos: an everyday favourite in South African homes.
Cape Fynbos Tea – Your gift from the veld.
