# Rooibos

> Caffeine-free sweetness

A South African shrub, unrelated to tea. Naturally caffeine-free and low in tannins, so it never turns bitter even with long steeps, and it takes milk beautifully.

## At a glance

- Water: 95–100 °C
- Steep: 5–8 min
- Amount: 2.5 g / 200 ml
- Caffeine: caffeine-free per 200 ml cup
- Flavour: Vanilla, sweet wood, honey
- Origin: Cederberg, South Africa
- Best time: Evening

Tip: You can simmer it with cinnamon and apple: it gains body without bitterness.

## Frequently asked questions

### Does rooibos contain caffeine?

No. Rooibos comes from a South African shrub, not the tea plant, and is naturally caffeine-free. It has a sweet, woody taste, does not turn bitter with boiling water and works well at night, with milk or iced.

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Fonte: https://botanora.cdev.com.br/en/guide/rooibos