Honeybush herb
Caution Honeybush tea
Cyclopia meyeriana
Heuningbos
Ibbetsonia
Honeybush is a sibling of Rooibos, cultivated in South Africa's Eastern Cape region. Rooibos in large quantities can cause a decrease in kidney and liver functioning. Its flowers smell of honey, earning this plant a sweet name. The taste of honeybush tea is similar to that of rooibos, though arguably a little sweeter. Smooth, gentle roasty flavor and slightly fuller bodied than rooibos. Clean, refreshing finish and naturally caffeine free. In some rural districts of South Africa, it is a common practice to keep a kettle of honeybush tea infusing on the stove ready for drinking while scenting the whole house. This tea does not turn bitter with long simmering.
