Utamu Honeybush Tea

Description

Honeybush tea comes from the honeybush or Cyclopia spp. shrub native to the southeast and southwest of South Africa.

Its aroma is fynbos-floral, fruity (apricot, raisin), fruity-sweet, caramel, spicy, nutty and woody, with a woody flavour, low hay/dried grass flavour, sweet taste and low astringency on the palate.

It is caffeine free and high in antioxidant including aspalathin, mangiferin and hesperidin.

The antioxidant content of organic honeybush tea is linked by research to potential health benefits including boosting skin health, anti-diabetic, anti-obesity, anti-inflammatory properties as well as the relief of menopausal symptoms.

Origin

Honeybush tea comes from the honeybush or Cyclopia spp. shrub native to the southeast and southwest of South Africa.

Sensory

Its aroma is fynbos-floral, fruity (apricot, raisin), fruity-sweet, caramel, spicy, nutty and woody, with a woody, hay/dry grass flavor, and sweet taste and low astringency on the palate.

Health Benefits

It is caffeine free and high in antioxidants including aspalathin, mangiferin and hesperidin. The antioxidant content of organic honeybush tea is linked by research to potential health benefits including anti-diabetic, anti-obesity, anti-inflammatory properties as well as the relief of menopausal symptoms.