ROOIBOS TEA · NATURALLY CAFFEINE-FREE

Rooibos Tea

All the comfort. None of the caffeine.

Smooth, naturally sweet red bush with enough body for milk, enough softness for evenings, and flavour paths from bright bergamot to berries and marzipan.

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Amber rooibos tea in a handmade cup with red bush leaves, green rooibos and berry blends in warm evening light

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Start with classic Rooibos for its mellow honeyed warmth, choose Earl Grey Rooibos for fragrant citrus, or follow fruit and marzipan when you want a naturally sweeter cup.

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Caffeine-Free from South Africa

Loose leaf rooibos tea, naturally caffeine free

Rooibos grows only in the Cederberg mountains of South Africa, where the red bush plant has been harvested for generations. Once oxidised and dried, the needle-like leaves brew into a warm amber cup with a smooth, slightly sweet character and no bitterness at all. Because rooibos contains no caffeine and very little tannin, you can steep it long without it turning harsh, making it one of the most forgiving teas to brew.

Our range runs from the earthy simplicity of classic Rooibos through to flavoured blends like Earl Grey Rooibos with its bergamot lift, the almond warmth of Organic Marzipan Rooibos, and the bright berry notes of Fruit Rooibos. Rooibos De Provence adds lavender and rose petals for a more floral cup. Compare each blend’s ingredients, caffeine information and tasting notes before choosing.

Rooibos offers a rounded cup with woody and naturally sweet notes. Try plain rooibos or explore blends with fruit, flowers and spice; check each product’s ingredients and brewing directions.

How to choose

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Plain or flavoured

Start with classic Rooibos if you want the pure, earthy taste of red bush. Move to Earl Grey Rooibos or Fruit Rooibos when you fancy bergamot or berries.

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With or without milk

Rooibos has enough body to carry a splash of milk, especially the unflavoured version. Lighter blends like Rooibos De Provence are best enjoyed black to let the floral notes shine.

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Brewing time

Rooibos is forgiving. A longer steep deepens the flavour rather than making it bitter, so you can brew for four to six minutes or leave it even longer without worry.

Where to start

Start with these teas

Rooibos, loose leaf: mellow, woody and sweetRooibosA good starting point if you want the authentic red bush flavour with nothing added.From £3.85 Earl Grey Rooibos, loose leaf: bergamot, rooibos and mellowEarl Grey RooibosFor Earl Grey lovers who need a caffeine-free option for the evening.From £4.95 Fruit Rooibos, loose leaf: berry, rosy and mellowFruit RooibosA fruity introduction to the rooibos selection.From £4.90
Is rooibos tea caffeine free?

Pure rooibos is naturally caffeine-free. For blends, check the complete ingredients and product-specific caffeine information. Caffeine absence is not a guarantee about sleep or individual suitability.

Does rooibos contain tannins?

Rooibos has very low tannin levels compared to black or green tea. This means it rarely turns bitter even if you forget about it and leave it steeping longer than intended.

How do I brew loose leaf rooibos?

Follow the individual product’s amount, water temperature and steeping time. The current plain Rooibos guide uses freshly boiled water and a three-minute infusion as its starting point.

Can I add milk to rooibos?

Absolutely. Plain rooibos takes milk nicely, giving a richer, rounder cup. Flavoured versions like Earl Grey Rooibos work either way depending on your taste.

What does rooibos taste like?

Expect a smooth, lightly sweet flavour with woody, honey-like notes and a gentle earthiness. There is no grassiness or bitterness, which is why many people find it easy to enjoy straight away.

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FIND YOUR ROOIBOS

A proper cup, without the caffeine.

Rooibos has the body and warmth to feel satisfying, natural sweetness that keeps it smooth, and enough range for plain, citrus, fruit or dessert-like cups.

RED BUSH, FOUR WAYS

Start classic. Then follow the flavour.

Every cup on this shelf is naturally caffeine-free. Choose the pure leaf or let fruit, flowers, bergamot and spice take it somewhere new.

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PURE · CLASSIC

Smooth, honeyed and mellow.

Classic Rooibos is naturally sweet, gently warming and full-bodied enough to drink plain or with milk.

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BERGAMOT · CITRUS

Earl Grey character, without caffeine.

Natural bergamot oil lifts the rounded red-bush base with familiar fragrant citrus.

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BERRY · ROSE

Fruity, bright and naturally sweet.

Fruit Rooibos layers berries, apple, rosehip and petals over the mellow warmth of red bush.

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NUTTY · DESSERT

A cosy cup that tastes like a treat.

Organic Marzipan Rooibos brings warm almond-bakery character to a smooth, never-bitter base.

EASY TO BREW · EASY TO LOVE

Brew it boldly. Rooibos stays smooth.

Rooibos welcomes freshly boiled water and a generous infusion. It does not develop the same tannic bitterness as black tea, making it forgiving, full-flavoured and dependable.

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    Use 100°C water

    Freshly boiled water draws out the rich amber colour and rounded red-bush flavour.

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    Start at three minutes

    Follow the individual product guide, then leave it a little longer if you prefer more depth.

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    Take it your way

    Drink it plain, add milk to fuller blends, or cool fruit styles for serving over ice.

START WITH THE LEAF

Meet classic red bush first.

Classic Rooibos is the benchmark: smooth, honeyed, mellow and naturally sweet with a cosy vanilla-like warmth.

WITH OR WITHOUT MILK

Choose the fuller, sweeter blends.

Classic, Marzipan and Earl Grey Rooibos all have enough rounded body for a splash of milk while remaining smooth when served plain.

ANY TIME OF DAY

Keep the ritual. Leave out the caffeine.

Every Rooibos on this shelf is naturally caffeine-free, making the whole range suitable when you want a satisfying later cup.

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ROOIBOS, EXPLAINED

Everything you need before the kettle boils.

What is rooibos tea?

Rooibos is an herbal infusion made from South Africa’s red bush, Aspalathus linearis. It is not made from the Camellia sinensis tea plant, which gives it its naturally caffeine-free character and mellow, gently sweet flavour.

Does rooibos contain caffeine?

No. Rooibos is naturally caffeine-free rather than decaffeinated, so no caffeine-removal process is needed. Every rooibos on this shelf is suitable when you want the ritual and flavour of a proper cup without caffeine.

What does rooibos taste like?

Classic Rooibos is smooth, honeyed, mellow and naturally sweet. Across this shelf you can also find fragrant bergamot, berries and rose, almond-like marzipan, floral Provence notes and warming spice.

Can I add milk to rooibos?

Yes. Classic Rooibos has enough body for milk, and Marzipan or Earl Grey Rooibos also make satisfyingly rounded milky cups. Fruit-led blends are usually at their brightest served without it.

How should I brew rooibos?

Use about one teaspoon per cup with freshly boiled 100°C water. Start with the time shown on the individual product page—usually around three minutes—and extend it if you prefer a deeper cup. Rooibos stays smooth and is forgiving of a longer infusion.

How is rooibos different from decaf tea?

Rooibos comes from a naturally caffeine-free plant and has its own mellow, honeyed red-bush character. Decaffeinated tea begins as tea from Camellia sinensis and has most of its caffeine removed, so it retains a more recognisably black- or green-tea profile.

What is green rooibos?

Green rooibos is the same South African plant with less oxidation, giving it a fresher, lighter character than traditional red rooibos. You will find both green and red rooibos alongside dandelion and warming spices in our Dandelion Detox blend.

Are Porter Hill rooibos teas vegan?

Yes. All Porter Hill teas are vegan. Every product page lists the ingredients clearly, including fruit, flowers, spices and natural flavourings used to create a blend.

YOUR NEXT ROOIBOS

The evening cup is sorted.

Choose pure red bush or follow the flavour towards bergamot, berries, marzipan and spice — all naturally caffeine-free.

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    Comfort without caffeine

    A naturally sweet, rounded cup for late afternoons and evenings.

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    Brilliant with flavour

    Rooibos carries citrus, fruit, vanilla and spice without losing its warmth.

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    Packed in Yorkshire

    Small-batch packing by our Huddersfield team.

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