Just like Rooibos, Honeybush was discovered in South Africa in the 18th Century. The Honeybush shrub owes its name to its characteristic appearance. The blossoms are bright yellow with a scent of honey, whereas the leaves are somewhat rougher than those of Rooibos. The South Africans also call it “vegetable bush”, due to its pod-shaped fruits and knobbly roots. The wild growing plants thrive exclusively on small mountain ranges in the Longkloof District. In the 1990s it was re-discovered and is cultivated today for commercial purposes in 35 different locations. The infusion tastes pleasantly sweet and aromatic.
8-10 minutes brewing time
100 °C water temperature
4-5 teaspoon per litre