You're quite right, they're not actually "teas", they're tisanes or herbals... but we're really not worried about what you call them. They are plants other than tea which naturally contain no caffeine - and they are mostly delicious when infused in hot water.
You may have already detected that we are not massive fans of decaffeination. It affects the flavour and this is a very bad thing. What we strongly recommend for caffeine-avoiders (such as ourselves before bed) is drinking a real, delicious, natural product - that just happens not to have any caffeine. Camomile, Peppermint, Rooibos, Honeybush - these are all wonderful things in their own right. Give them a try and leave the whole wretched decaf business alone. Please?
Sage makes a delicious tea - disinfectant, antiseptic and astringent, it is deeply cleansing and aids clear thought. It is also believed to aid conception. Sacred to the Romans, it makes a soothing, refreshing change from tea and coffee, and is of course naturally caffeine-free.
The common Stinging Nettle, Urtica dioica, has far more to offer than the occasional painful rash on your legs during a woodland walk. Its traditional medicinal properties have been valued for centuries. Most importantly, Nettle Tea is delicious.
A popular medicinal herb for women during menstruation and labour, Raspberry Leaves are also a delicious tea in their own right. Best drunk without milk.
Lavender’s soft, subtle, relaxing aroma makes it a delicious tea. Because it is naturally caffeine-free you can drink it at any time of day and we particularly recommend it after dinner when it will help settle the stomach and prepare you for bed. The liquor is smooth, almost oily, and subtly aromatic, with a flavour not unlike that of its close cousin Sage.
A superb loose-leaf herbal tea from South Africa, this naturally caffeine-free tea has been scented with Natural Oil of Bergamot, for a distinctive Earl Grey flavour. Can be drunk with or without milk as desired.
The medicinal properties of this amazing flower include its ability to soothe the stomach; act as a mild sedative to aid sleep; an appetite stimulant and a diuretic. The tea provides a slightly bitter taste, which cleans the palette - ideal before bed. Best drunk without milk.
Bright liquoring and refreshing, Organic Camomile is a delicious alternative to tea at any time of day, especially for those trying to reduce their caffeine intake (it is of course naturally caffeine-free). It is greatly prized for its soothing and calming properties and has been used for centuries to treat a wide range of ailments, particularly those stemming from tension or anxiety.
Have you ever trailed your hand through a lavender bush to release that instantly recognisable, heady aroma? As a tea, Lavender is soothing and delicious. The liquor is smooth, almost oily, and subtly aromatic, with a flavour not unlike that of its close cousin Sage.
All About Tea’s Camomile and Lavender herbal tea is a luxurious and delicious blend. We mixed pungent, yellow, daisy-like whole Camomile Flowers from Egypt, with smooth, rich, soft, relaxing Lavender flowers from Spain. The whole (in our modest estimation) is greater than the sum of its parts.
The sharp, rich flavour of Passion Fruits is softened somewhat by the smoother taste of Oranges in this delightfully invigorating flavoured fruit infusion. Naturally caffeine-free, Passion Fruit and Orange is ideal for sipping at any time of day and great for those trying to reduce their caffeine intake.
A bright red berry explosion full of joy and energy – All About Tea’s Strawberry and Kiwi fruit infusion smells so good you could eat it... and is beautiful to look at too, with its big fruit chunks and appealing soft red colours.
All About Tea’s Red Berries Infusion is a delicious explosion of intense fruit flavours. The amazing flavours of Red Berries, blended with a base of Rosehips and Hibiscus, is sweetened, softened and mellowed with the addition of dried apple pieces.
Rooibos, or Red Bush tea, is a South African herbal tea made from the Aspalathus linearis shrub. Used for centuries by the Khoisian tribe, it is now becoming highly popular in the West for its delicious, mellow taste and its health benefits. Most importantly of all, it is the favourite drink of Mma Ramotswe of the No 1 Ladies' Detective Agency!
Mint – one mug is never enough! This irresistibly sweet, unbearably refreshing herb is equally delicious steaming hot or ice cold. Good for stomach aches, headaches, fevers and nervous complaints – and a naturally caffeine-free drink that can be enjoyed at any time of day.
Peppermint is a highly aromatic herb whose clean, invigorating flavour needs no introduction. Its delicious and purifying natural immune boost is a vital ally against a cold or fever, and a cleansing and refreshing way to end a meal. Naturally caffeine-free, it can be enjoyed at any time of day.
This undeniably thirst quenching combination of dried Rosehip berries and Hibiscus flowers is a deliciously fruity and aromatic brew. Containing useful vitamins too, it is a super way to stay revived and refreshed throughout the day.
