Loose leaf rooibos tea with dried orange pieces scattered on white background, by Yerba Buena Tea Company.
Brewed orange rooibos tea in clear glass mug with fresh orange slices and black packaging, by Yerba Buena Tea Company.
Orange Rooibos loose leaf red tea in a black cylindrical canister with orange label, by Yerba Buena Tea Company.

Organic Rooibos Tea | Citrusy & Sweet | Caffeine-Free

Organic Orange Rooibos Tea

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Red Rooibos from South Africa, blended with organic orange peel. Vanilla-sweet and citrus-bright, with zero caffeine. The evening sunshine cup.

Ingredients: Organic Red Rooibos, Organic Orange Peel.

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About Orange Rooibos

The citrus cup you can drink before bed.

Most citrus teas ride on black tea, which means they carry caffeine. This one starts with organic Red Rooibos from South Africa, a plant famous for its natural vanilla sweetness and woody base, blended with organic orange peel. The orange oils sit bright and clean over the round, honey-warm Rooibos. Sweet without sugar. Bright without bitterness. Zero caffeine, which means you can drink it at 9 PM and still fall asleep by 10.

Why Rooibos handles orange so well.

Red Rooibos is naturally low in tannins, the compounds that turn tea bitter when you oversteep it. That low-tannin structure means Rooibos never gets astringent, no matter how long it sits. When you add orange peel, the citrus oils bind to the woody vanilla notes in the Rooibos instead of clashing with bitter tannins. The cup tastes like a hot Creamsicle. Round, sweet, juicy.

The hydration ritual.

Brew a pitcher, let it cool, keep it in the fridge. This is one of the few herbal teas with enough body to stand up to ice. Rooibos contains minerals like copper, iron, and magnesium, which is why Southern Africans have been drinking it as a daily hydration tea for generations. The orange peel adds brightness without acidity. It drinks like a sports drink without the sugar.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Warm and citrusy. Orange marmalade over vanilla bean, with a woody undertone from the Rooibos.

Flavor: Juicy and round. The bright citrus oils from the orange peel sit over the honey-vanilla sweetness of the Rooibos. Tastes like a hot Creamsicle.

Finish: Clean and sweet, with no astringency or bitterness. Naturally smooth.

Iced: One of the best cold-brew herbal teas. The citrus stays bright, the Rooibos stays sweet, and the body holds together over ice.

Why You'll Love It

Red Rooibos, the national tea of South Africa: Aspalathus linearis, a broom-like shrub that grows only in the fynbos, the coastal mountain region of the Western Cape. Indigenous Khoisan people have been harvesting and fermenting the needle-like leaves for at least 300 years. The fermentation oxidizes the leaves from green to red and develops the characteristic vanilla-honey sweetness. Rooibos contains minerals like copper, iron, magnesium, and zinc, which is why it has been a daily hydration tea in Southern Africa for generations.

Orange peel, the digestive citrus: Dried orange peel has been part of after-dinner tea traditions across Europe and the Mediterranean for centuries. The essential oils in the peel, primarily limonene, give the tea its bright citrus aroma. In traditional herbalism, orange peel is classified as a carminative, used to ease bloating and support digestion after heavy meals.

The evening sunshine ritual: This is the tea for the moment when you want something sweet, hydrating, and comforting, but it is too late for caffeine. The cup that answers the 8 PM craving for dessert without reaching for sugar. The hydration cup that tastes better than water.

Orange Rooibos loose leaf red tea in a black cylindrical canister with orange label, by Yerba Buena Tea Company.

Orange Rooibos

$18.00 USD
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What's inside

Key ingredients

The botanicals at the heart of this blend, and where in the world they're traditionally grown.

Red Rooibos

Aspalathus linearis

Cederberg Mountains, South Africa

Orange Peel

Citrus sinensis

Valencia, Spain & Sicily

Red Rooibos

Aspalathus linearis

South Africa's red bush tea, naturally sweet and caffeine-free.

In the cup

Rooibos, or red bush, grows only in the Cederberg Mountains of South Africa, where it is harvested and oxidized to a deep red. The cup is smooth, naturally sweet, and a little nutty, with no caffeine and a soft, round body. It makes a comforting everyday cup and a versatile base for caffeine-free blends.

Traditionally grown in Cederberg Mountains, South Africa

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Orange Peel

Citrus sinensis

Sweet, zesty citrus that brings sunshine to a blend.

In the cup

Orange peel is the dried rind of the sweet orange, where the bright, fragrant oils concentrate. It brings a sweet, zesty citrus warmth that plays well with spices in a chai and with berries in a fruit blend. A classic of the Mediterranean coast, it adds a cheerful lift hot or iced.

Traditionally grown in Valencia, Spain & Sicily

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TeaWestern Cape, South Africa

Organic Orange Rooibos Tea

Steep sunny. Sip sweet.

Caffeine: None
8.0 oz
Water
212°F
Temperature
1.0 tsp
Leaf
6 min
Steep Time
Re-Steep · Up to 1×
6 minutes at full boil. Rooibos is forgiving and never gets bitter, so steep it strong. For iced tea, cold-brew 2 teaspoons in 16 ounces of cold water for 8 hours in the fridge. The citrus stays bright, the sweetness stays round.
1
Cup

Craft Your Cup

A few notes from our teamakers.

The Evening Hydration Pitcher
Brew 4 tablespoons in 32 ounces of full-boil water for 6 minutes. Strain. Let cool to room temperature, then refrigerate. Pour over ice whenever you need hydration that tastes better than water. Lasts 3 to 4 days in the fridge. Add a squeeze of fresh orange for extra brightness.

Orange Rooibos Creamsicle Latte
Brew 1 heaping teaspoon in 8 ounces of full-boil water for 6 minutes. Strain. Top with 4 ounces of steamed oat or whole milk and an optional drizzle of honey. The milk fat rounds the citrus and amplifies the vanilla sweetness in the Rooibos. Tastes like a liquid Creamsicle.

Orange Rooibos Panna Cotta
Brew double-strength (2 teaspoons in 8 ounces, 8 minutes). Use the brewed tea as the liquid base for panna cotta. The citrus and vanilla flavors infuse the cream as it sets. Serve with fresh berries. A dessert that tastes more sophisticated than the recipe implies.

Loose leaf rooibos tea with dried orange pieces scattered on white background, by Yerba Buena Tea Company.

Your Questions About Orange Rooibos, Answered.

Does this taste sour like hibiscus tea?

No. Hibiscus teas are tart and acidic. This is an orange peel tea, which is citrusy and aromatic but not sour. The Red Rooibos base adds a natural vanilla-honey sweetness that keeps the cup smooth and round. It tastes closer to orange marmalade than to citrus juice.

Is it safe during pregnancy?

Rooibos is caffeine-free and has been traditionally consumed during pregnancy in South Africa for generations. That said, every pregnancy is different. If you have specific health concerns or restrictions, consult your healthcare provider before adding any new herb to your routine.

Where does the sweetness come from?

The sweetness is entirely natural, from the Rooibos plant itself and the essential oils in the orange peel. Red Rooibos develops its characteristic honey-vanilla flavor during the fermentation process, when the green leaves oxidize to red. No sugar, no sweeteners, no additives. Just the plant.