Herbs has been the basis of our diet for centuries and there are many benefits to just sitting down and having a good cup of tea. Honeybush, or Cyclopia spp., is a shrub that grows in the Eastern and Western Cape regions of South Africa.
It’s closely related to rooibos, as both plants belong to the Fabaceae family. There are about 23 different Cyclopia species. Honeybush tea is made primarily from Cyclopia intermedia. This woody plant can grow up to 10 feet (3 meters) high. It has pale yellow flowers with a characteristic sweet, honey-like scent and taste, which is where the tea gets its name
That said, honeybush tea isn’t just another sweet-tasting tea. It’s also caffeine-free, nutritious, and contains very small amounts of a variety of minerals, including calcium, iron, and zinc, as well as beneficial plant compounds that have antioxidant activity.
You may enjoy a warm cup of this tea as part of your night-time routine, or pour it into an ice-filled glass to make iced tea.
Disclaimer: This tea can be used as a hot or cold beverage. This serves as a healthy replacement for English tea. Should any medical issue need treatment then it is advised that a herbal medicine practitioner be contacted and consulted