Form
Loose leaf
Leaf
Rooibos
Brew temp
212°F
Steep time
5-7 min
The verdict
Where this pick fits.
Unblended red bush from Cederberg. No additives, no caffeine, no way to overbrew it. Steep it five minutes or forget it for twenty — the cup barely changes. Sweet, woody, forgiving. The night-time loose leaf for people who want ritual without the stimulant.
Red bush from Cederberg. Forget it in the cup — it forgives everything. It earned its spot in our lineup by solving the stage it's supposed to solve — without pretending to solve every stage after it.
Quick take
- Best for: evening, caffeine-free, long steep
- Format: Loose leaf
- Leaf: Rooibos
- Caffeine: none
Best for
Where it earns its keep.
- · evening
- · caffeine-free
- · long steep
Head to head
See how it stacks up.
Common questions
Before you pour.
Is the Tealyra Pure South African Rooibos Loose Leaf worth it? +
Unblended red bush from Cederberg. No additives, no caffeine, no way to overbrew it. Steep it five minutes or forget it for twenty — the cup barely changes. Sweet, woody, forgiving. The night-time loose leaf for people who want ritual without the stimulant. We keep it in the lineup for evening and caffeine-free.
How much caffeine is in Tealyra Pure South African Rooibos Loose Leaf? +
It sits in the none range, which is typical for rooibos tea. A longer steep pulls more caffeine; pull it early in the 5-7 min window to keep the cup lighter.
What water temperature and steep time does Tealyra Pure South African Rooibos Loose Leaf need? +
Brew at 212°F for 5-7 min. Our brewing guide has the full method, ratio, and water notes.
Where can you buy the Tealyra Pure South African Rooibos Loose Leaf? +
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