How much caffeine is in South African Honeybush Classic?

South African Honeybush Classic is naturally caffeine-free, so each 8 oz cup (240 ml) serving contains no measurable caffeine.

What temperature should I use for South African Honeybush Classic?

Target 100°C (212°F). Below this range the cup tends toward sourness and thinness from under-extraction; above it, bitterness rises faster than sweetness.

How long should South African Honeybush Classic be extracted?

Extract for 5–10 min using Teapot or Cup, at a ratio of 3–5g per 250ml water, prepared at Cut Leaf. Time and ratio move together: a heavier dose generally wants a shorter contact time.

Why does my South African Honeybush Classic taste bitter?

Bitterness almost always indicates over-extraction. Shorten the contact time, lower the water temperature slightly, or use less leaf. Change one variable at a time so you can tell which one was responsible.

Who should avoid South African Honeybush Classic?

Pregnancy and lactation: insufficient human data; professional guidance recommended. Hormone-sensitive conditions: mangiferin has mild phytoestrogenic activity in vitro; discuss with a healthcare provider. Allergies: individuals with Leguminosae family sensitivity should use caution. This is general educational information, not medical advice — consult a qualified healthcare professional about your own circumstances.

Reviewed Aug 2026

Herbal & Botanical · Cape fynbos, South Africa

South African Honeybush Classic

Name: How to Brew South African Honeybush Classic
Prep time: 3 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 8 min
Yield: 8 oz cup (240 ml)
Cuisine: Cape fynbos, South Africa
Ingredients: 3.8 g dried botanicals, whole or cut; 240 g filtered water at 100°C; Honey or lemon to finish, optional and added after tasting

A caffeine-free Cape fynbos herbal tea with honey-floral aroma, very low tannins, and a sweet, tea-like body from South African Cyclopia.

Cyclopia species (primarily C. subternata and C. genistoides) grow wild in the Cape fynbos and are also cultivated in South Africa’s Langkloof and Algoa Bay regions.

Sensory profile

Comparative scale

sweetnessHigh

acidityLow

bitternessLow

bodyModerate

aromaVery high

You should taste

How it unfolds

Aroma → Palate → Finish

AromaBefore and as you sip

Floral

pronounced aroma

PalateWhile it is in the mouth

clear sweetness

FinishAfter you swallow

Woody

moderate body

Where it sits

Caffeine-free, alongside the other botanicals at the bottom of the scale.

Published as caffeine-free. Botanical infusions carry no caffeine unless blended with tea or coffee.

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Fellow Ode Brew Grinder Gen 2

Direct-drive motor with 64mm stainless steel flat burrs engineered specifically for pour-over, drip, and cold brew clarity.

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