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Herbal & Caffeine-Free — Cozy Cups Without the Jitters

Herbal “tea” (technically tisanes) skips the tea plant altogether. We’re talking chamomile, peppermint, rooibos, spices, fruit, and botanicals — blended for flavor, comfort, and mood.

Most herbal blends are naturally caffeine-free, making them perfect for wind-down time, all-day sipping, or anyone taking a break from coffee buzz.

Chamomile, mint, rooibos & more Cozy & caffeine-free (usually) Perfect for evenings Hot or iced
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Herbal = botanicals in your cup — comfort without caffeine.

Quick Start Brew Rules

Easy lane: plenty of leaf, hot water, and enough time to pull flavor.

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Herbal is forgiving — just don’t rush it.
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Rule 1

Use a Generous Scoop

Herbal blends are bulky. Use a full, rounded scoop so the cup tastes rich, not watery.

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Rule 2

Go Properly Hot

Unlike green or white tea, herbal blends like full-boil water to pull flavor and aroma.

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Rule 3

Longer Steeps = Bigger Flavor

5–7 minutes is normal. Herbal won’t “over-extract” the way black or green will.

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What Makes It “Herbal Tea”

Herbal blends start with botanicals, not the tea plant. Think flavor, function, and comfort.

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Flowers, leaves, roots, spices, and fruit — all fair game.
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Step 1

Choose the Botanicals

Flowers (chamomile, hibiscus), leaves (mint, lemon balm), spices, fruit peels — it all starts here.

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Step 2

Dry & Prepare

Ingredients are dried, cut, and prepped so they steep evenly and stay shelf-stable.

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Step 3

Blend for Mood + Flavor

Comfort, calm, “sleepy,” refreshing — blends are built around how you want the cup to feel.

Because there’s no actual tea leaf, herbal blends are usually caffeine-free — but always check the label for big additions like yerba mate or true tea.

Flavor Notes & “Caffeine” Feel

Herbal blends are more about how you want to feel than chasing tannins or body.

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Comfort, calm, or bright & fruity — pick your lane.
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Flavor

Floral, Minty, Fruity, Spiced

Notes can range from honey-floral and mint-fresh to berry-tart or ginger-warm.

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Style

Great Hot or Iced

Fruity and hibiscus-forward blends turn into amazing iced tea with a simple syrup or honey drizzle.

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Caffeine

Mostly Zero-Buzz

Most herbal blends are naturally caffeine-free — perfect for evenings, Netflix marathons, and “one more cup” moments.

Herbal Styles (Quick Decoder)

Use this as your mental menu when you’re picking a blend.

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Sleepy, fresh, cozy, or fruity — there’s a lane for everyone.
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Style

Chamomile & Sleepy Blends

Built for winding down — soft florals, gentle sweetness, sometimes with lavender or lemon balm.

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Style

Mint & Refresh Blends

Cooling, bright, and tummy-friendly — peppermint, spearmint, and friends.

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Style

Rooibos & Cozy Reds

Nutty, honeyed, and naturally caffeine-free — great for latte builds and dessert-adjacent vibes.

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Style

Fruit & Hibiscus Blends

Tart, juicy, and bold in color — iced tea heroes, especially with a touch of sweetener.

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