honeybush

“ Honeybush tea receives widespread acclaim for its comforting, mild character, with notes of woody, honeyed sweetness and a hint of sourness easily balanced by a touch of sugar. Its rich amber brew and pleasantly subtle flavors make it a prime candidate for blending, enhancing other teas with its natural, gentle sweetness and smoothing out any bitter edges. Users enjoy it both in its pure form and as part of diverse tea blends, appreciating its caffeine-free profile, which makes it a versatile anytime drink. Whether enjoyed hot, cold, or as a base for creative tea concoctions, honeybush tea stands out for its delightful taste and aromatic qualities, offering a soothing cup that's both satisfying on its own and excellently paired with other flavors. ”

“ 11 Nov 20 communiTEA review: What a simple tea to review this morning! When I opened my communiTEA packet, I noticed tiny mahogany-brown colored leaf granules. Honey and woody aromas were noted.

When hot, I was greeted with a dark and deep amber-colored brew similar to red rooibos. Pleasantly mild woody tastes were present. A very slight sourness was noted. So I added a wee bit of sugar to counteract that. When warm, the sugar I added nullified the sour tastes. At this point, distinctly honey-sweet floral and woody flavors were moderate and very tasty. This was a smooth and overall pleasant drink with just the lightest bit of natural honey sweetness. A really nice buzz feel remained on my tongue upon finish. This tea satisfied simply and was fully delightful! A great addition as a base tea for blending. (5 mins @ 212ºF, no sugar added) ”

“ Not as advertised
No honey or shrubbery
Just sweet, earthy tea

A yummy cup, sure
But no honey in packet
Or bush greenery?

What! Shut the front door
There is a honeybush plant
Carry on, all's good!

(Haiku review)

Bring us SHRUBBERY!
Or we will say Ne to you
Honeybush will do!

(Monte fans haiku review)

Old review: Subtle, smooth, and not over powering. There is a reason this tea is found in so many blends! ”

“ UPDATED from 11/14/21: Honeybush is forgiving if steeped too long. I own so many of the flavored ones already, but I have never had it by itself. There is a sweet maple smell when the CommuniTEA packet opens. What a beautiful deep red color the tea has, with a malty, nutty, honey flavor. Yummy earthiness fills my mouth. It is sweet on its own, but adding ½ teaspoon of sweetener to 10 oz of tea makes it even sweeter. Adding heavy whipping cream turns this tea pink, but so very creamy. It is a wonderful tea. Honeybush is great for blending, and I am so glad I used the Honeybush Chocolate and Honeybush Vanilla in my own tea blend. No caffeine and Great flavor - win-win. (5 mins @ 212 ºF). ”

“ Update: Still enjoy this tea especially in blends. It always sweetens the cup and tones down bitterness.
Love the flavor of this tea. I think it will become a base that I mix many other teas with. There was no bitterness or astringency. ”

“ I’ve never had honeybush on its own and I love all the flavored ones so I had to try it on it’s own. It has a wonderfully toasted sweet honey flavor, so mellow and comforting. Now I know why so many blenders use this in their blends. It goes so well with so many flavors and lends a touch of sweetness. I love that it’s caffeine free. I can’t wait to experiment with my own honeybush blends. @adagioteas ”