Davidson's Tea Bulk, South African Honeybush, 16-Ounce Bag

Since I disliked rooibos intensely but needed a black tea alternative to help prevent gallbladder flare-ups, I decided to try honeybush tea instead. My first batch of Honeybush chai was absolutely lovely.The tea itself is mellow, smooth, and naturally sweet. It smells wonderful straight from the bag, and the packaging is excellent quality as well. (I know that’s a strange thing to mention, but the bag feels sturdy enough to last through the full 16 oz without falling apart.)I highly recommend trying honeybush if you:want an herbal alternative to black teadislike rooibosor just want more variety in your tea collection.I specifically recommend Davidson’s Honeybush because it’s reasonably priced while still feeling like a high-quality product.Recipe for Honeybush Chai:2–4 tsp honeybush tea1 cinnamon stick, lightly crushed2 whole cloves4 green cardamom pods, crushedpinch of dried gingerBREW FOR A LONG TIME. This is key! At least 20 minutes. Unlike black tea, it doesn’t turn bitter, and the flavor just keeps getting richer.Serve with milk and sweetener of choice.A teaspoon of vanilla Torani syrup (sugar free or regular) makes it taste almost like dessert.You can also customize it endlessly:apple pie spice + caramel syrup = Caramel Apple Chaipumpkin pie spice = Autumn-in-a-cupa spoonful of preserves + milk = “Cobbler Tea”The wide variety of Torani syrups and sauces make honeybush incredibly versatile. I can already tell this tea is going to become a staple in my kitchen.

Been enjoying THE HECK out of this tea. I'm on a mission to figure out my "quaffing," aka drinkable at any time teas. God my standard rotation down of detox and green tea, and I decided that honeybush (in bags) so far is my favorite, but my brand has been sold out for a long time, and I knew I wanted to branch into looseleaf teas, so I got the Davidson's South African Honeybush. But at first I didn't like it that much, and so, knowing that the wide, "squat" shaped tea kettles make better tea (in my experience), I got the 16oz. borosilicate "Maru" teapot, and wow, I started really liking this Davidson's honeybush!!! It has a slight "soap" flavor, which "sounds" bad, but, I like this honeybush a lot more than my prior favorite!!! So, I think the "soap" flavor is actually floral --which just adds to the flavor and character of this tea!!! I love this one so much that I'm burning straight through it (and you only need a small amount to brew a cup)!!! Now that I have the 16oz. Maru kettle, I'm going to get the 24oz. so that at least one is guaranteed to be available to use at all times. I presently try to dry out the used tea leaves so they don't stick to my little composting cup that I take to the compost pile, and so my tea kettle is idle for a while before I can use it again. By adding the 24oz. kettle, I not only have a kettle which will allow me to make a 16oz. cup while the other kettle/filter is idly drying out the used leaves, but of course, then, I can make two 12oz. cups for myself and a guest, or a 24oz. cup for myself. It's the perfect arrangement, and I'm only mentioning this because it's an excellent way to do looseleaf tea. The kettle/brewing method really matters!!!! My other "quaffing" teas so far are dandelion root, green tea, toasted barley, and chocolate rooibos. I love this Davidson's honebush so much, though!!! It tastes delicious, like "sweet water," with that delightful floral accent!!! It's like a treat to drink, and it's also better while warm/hot, this is not a "long steep" tea. I will not be buying the honeybush in teabags anymore, though, because the Davidson's honeybush, brewed in the Maru teapot, is so, "top of the game." Get it, it's a great tea for anytime!!!

I am not supposed to consume caffeine. This tea, which contains none, is the closest I can get to tea. Most of the herbal teas all have flavors I am sometimes not in the mood for or doesn't go with what I am eating. This has a neutral flavor that is good with everything. I have never added sugar or milk to it so don't know if it would be good.

I Love this organic tea. It is my new favorite. I find this Honeybush tea to have a milder taste than the similar rooibos tea that I have tried in other brands. For anyone who needs to avoid caffeine this tea is perfect for relaxation. It has a really good aroma and smooth taste and really doesn't need sugar because it so so flavorful. I use a little organic soy milk with it sometimes or drink it plain. This is my second experience buying bulk tea from this company. They have a very high quality product and I highly recommend them.

High antioxidant tea. Great taste. Use it all year around as an iced tea.

I was surprised when this honeybush proved to have a slight black pepper/cinnamon smell, and even more unusual, a slight burning sensation in the back of the throat. It is not unpleasant at all, but it is not like how I expected honeybush to taste on its own. If it helps, the sensation reminds me of the same feeling one can have from very freshly-pressed olive oil.However, I've only had it blended with red or green rooibos before, and in those bags, honeybush seemed to make the result a sweeter taste--but never something even slightly "peppery." Maybe this honeybush is so fresh that some constituents are still in it that aren't there once aged. In referencing internet resources, it appears a constituent of cinnamon makes up part of honeybush.The bag arrives completely sealed, and with a zipper-like top (not rolled as the current picture shows). Once opened, it has a nice deep smell (again, slightly peppery) and a darker color than any red rooibos. It blends well with rooibos, but shifts the flavor to something slightly spicy and, in my opinion, still needing something to sweeten it up a bit.My wife likes it a lot and we will be using it as one of our many tea options from now on.The price is a steal for what you get.

Delicious tea. Perfect for an afternoon repass!

Residing in Canada, finding honeybush is quite difficult except in pricey upscale tea shops. My local tea shop has it but the price is approximately 20$/oz.Here comes Amazon and Davidson's Tea where I could finally buy it in bulk for a reasonable price. The honeybush appears fresh and it has that strong aroma when you open the bag. Once brewed, it is not the tastiest drink but it is good served hot during a cold winter or iced cold during a hot sunny summer day. I add cinnammon, cardamom and/or lime zest to add taste to it.It is healthy, caffeine-free and cheap, what could I ask more ? One advice though, transfer it to a sealed contained as Davidson's bags are not made for long-term storage.