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Honeybush (Heuningbos in Afrikaans, botanically Cyclopia) is a sibling of Rooibos, cultivated in South Africa's Eastern Cape region. A different plant, a different province, the same South African caffeine-free tradition. Its flowers smell of honey, earning this plant its sweet English name and its Afrikaans counterpart.

The taste is similar to rooibos, though arguably a little sweeter, and reviewers consistently describe it as less medicinal and more approachable than rooibos for buyers who find rooibos too earthy. Smooth, gentle roasted flavour with honey, vanilla, malt, and light floral notes. Slightly fuller-bodied than rooibos, with a clean, refreshing finish. Naturally caffeine-free, forgiving to over-steeping.