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November 02, 2004
Bushmen's Brew Honeybush Herbal Teasan
Name: Bushmen's Brew Honeybush Herbal Teasan
Kathy's Rating: 6.0/10.0
Company: Numi Tea
Origin of tea: South Africa
Price: ~$5/20 bags (1.68oz)
Tea form: Crushed honeybush leaves in tea bags
What they say: For hundreds of years, the Khoi and San peoples of Southern Africa hand gathered this plant from the mountainous regions of their homelands. This honey scented flowering bush creates an enticing rich brew with sweet honey over-tones. Rich in anti-oxidants, phytoestrogens and essential minerals, this new, organic African herbal is both delicious and healthy. One sip and the secret touches your soul.
Preparation method: Boil water and pour over tea bag. Steep for 4-6 minutes.
Review: This is an organically grown and caffeine free tea. I thought this tea would be similar in taste to rooibos tea, but I was wrong. Honeybush tea tastes nothing like rooibos, even though they both have hints of honey. Honeybush is very, very mild, despite the fact that I let it steep for six minutes. It's almost like I've prepared hot water, and added a bit of honey, but not really enough to sweeten the water. At the same time, there's an earthy taste to honeybush tea. I can't decide if I like it or not, so I'll just say that it can be pleasing, but not entirely satisfying.
Posted by Kathy at November 2, 2004 09:58 PM