Herbal & Fruit Tea
Bright, fruity and caffeine free, this Green Rooibos blend combines naturally sweet, subtle green rooibos with delicious fruits such as peaches, berries and citrus, plus natural flavorings.
History & Heritage
Rooibos, meaning "red bush," grows in the Cederberg mountains of South Africa's Western Cape, where the indigenous Khoisan people have long known the plant. In 1904, a merchant named Benjamin Ginsberg began selling it as "Mountain Tea," and in the 1930s Dr. Le Fras Nortier helped develop methods for cultivating it as a crop. Green rooibos is a newer style, made by skipping the traditional fermentation so the leaves keep a lighter, fresher character.
Interesting Facts
Rooibos is naturally caffeine free, so you can enjoy it any time of day.
Tasting Notes & Pairings
A very refreshing tea, light and fruity, and perfect as an iced tea in summer. Pair it with fruit salad, sorbet, or a picnic lunch.
Brewing tips (general guideline): use 1–2 teaspoons per 8 oz of freshly boiled water (212°F), steeped 5–7 minutes. Adjust to taste.
Like everything at Beantown Tea & Spices, Summer Medley Green Rooibos is a quality blend offered at an affordable price, with sample and larger sizes so you can find your favorite. Explore more in our Herbal & Fruit Tea collection, or pair it with our tea accessories.
Warm, sweet and gently spiced, our Throat Soother is a comforting herbal blend of licorice root, aniseed, slippery elm, orange peel, hibiscus and raspberry leaves, with a little cinnamon for warmth.
History & Heritage
Hibiscus, believed to have come from West Africa, later traveled the world as the base of tart, ruby-red drinks. In this blend, it joins licorice root, aniseed and cinnamon for a naturally sweet, spicy and fruity cup.
Interesting Facts
Ingredients: licorice root, raspberry leaves, hibiscus flowers, orange peels, cinnamon bark, aniseed and slippery elm.
Licorice root gives this blend a natural sweetness.
Tasting Notes & Pairings
Sweet and warming, with licorice and anise up front, a tangy hibiscus note and a cinnamon finish. Add a few drops of honey for a cozy cup on a cold day.
Brewing tips (general guideline): use 1–2 teaspoons per 8 oz of freshly boiled water (212°F), steeped 5–7 minutes. Adjust to taste.
Like everything at Beantown Tea & Spices, Throat Soother is a quality blend offered at an affordable price, with sample and larger sizes so you can find your favorite. Explore more in our Herbal & Fruit Tea collection, or pair it with our tea accessories.
Naturally sweet, smooth and caffeine free, our top-grade Organic Rooibos is a delicious alternative to tea at any time of day.
History & Heritage
Rooibos, meaning "red bush," grows in the Cederberg mountains of South Africa's Western Cape, where the indigenous Khoisan people have long known the plant. In 1904, a merchant named Benjamin Ginsberg began selling it as "Mountain Tea," and in the 1930s Dr. Le Fras Nortier helped develop methods for cultivating it as a crop. Today rooibos is enjoyed around the world. Its name comes from Afrikaans, and the plant thrives in the dry, rugged mountain landscape of the Cederberg.
Interesting Facts
Rooibos is not related to the tea plant. It is an herbal plant (Aspalathus linearis) from South Africa.
To make it, cut rooibos is bound and milled to a uniform length, then bruised between rollers to trigger the fermentation process. That fermentation creates its characteristic flavor, sweet aroma and red color.
Because it has no caffeine, rooibos is a popular evening drink and is easy to share with the whole family.
Tasting Notes & Pairings
Smooth, naturally sweet and gently woody, with hints of honey and a rich amber-red color. It is delicious plain, with milk and honey, or as an iced tea. In South Africa it is often enjoyed with milk, and it also makes a lovely "red latte." Pair it with honey cake, scones, rusks, or fruit.
Brewing tips (general guideline): use 1–2 teaspoons per 8 oz of freshly boiled water (212°F), steeped 5–7 minutes. Steep a little longer for a stronger cup.
Like everything at Beantown Tea & Spices, Organic Rooibos is a quality blend offered at an affordable price, with sample and larger sizes so you can find your favorite. Explore more in our Organic collection, or pair it with our tea accessories.
Delightfully aromatic and more delicate than a traditional rooibos, Organic Green Rooibos brews a light cup with a hearty herbal flavor and grassy overtones reminiscent of a quality Sencha.
History & Heritage
Rooibos, meaning "red bush," grows in the Cederberg mountains of South Africa's Western Cape, where the indigenous Khoisan people have long known the plant. In 1904, a merchant named Benjamin Ginsberg began selling it as "Mountain Tea," and in the 1930s Dr. Le Fras Nortier helped develop methods for cultivating it as a crop. As demand for organic produce grew, organic rooibos plots overseen by third-party certification authorities were planted, and then came the development of green, unfermented organic rooibos. The leaves are harvested, bruised and immediately fired, skipping the traditional fermentation. A popular and delicious tea was born.
Interesting Facts
Like all rooibos, organic green rooibos is naturally caffeine free.
Tasting Notes & Pairings
Light, fresh and herbal, with a gentle sweetness. Lovely hot or iced, with salads, light lunches, or fresh fruit.
Brewing tips (general guideline): use 1–2 teaspoons per 8 oz of freshly boiled water (212°F), steeped 5–7 minutes. Adjust to taste.
Like everything at Beantown Tea & Spices, Organic Green Rooibos is a quality blend offered at an affordable price, with sample and larger sizes so you can find your favorite. Explore more in our Herbal & Fruit Tea collection, or pair it with our tea accessories.
Naturally caffeine free and naturally sweet, Vanilla Rooibos is top-grade rooibos flavored with natural vanilla.
History & Heritage
Rooibos, meaning "red bush," grows in the Cederberg mountains of South Africa's Western Cape, where the indigenous Khoisan people have long known the plant. In 1904, a merchant named Benjamin Ginsberg began selling it as "Mountain Tea," and in the 1930s Dr. Le Fras Nortier helped develop methods for cultivating it as a crop.
Interesting Facts
Cut rooibos is bound and milled to a uniform length, then bruised between rollers to trigger fermentation, which creates its characteristic flavor and sweet aroma.
Tasting Notes & Pairings
Smooth, mellow and creamy with warm vanilla notes. Delicious with a splash of milk as an evening treat, and lovely with vanilla cookies, crème brûlée, or fruit tarts.
Brewing tips (general guideline): use 1–2 teaspoons per 8 oz of freshly boiled water (212°F), steeped 5–7 minutes. Adjust to taste.
Like everything at Beantown Tea & Spices, Vanilla Rooibos is a quality blend offered at an affordable price, with sample and larger sizes so you can find your favorite. Explore more in our Herbal & Fruit Tea collection, or pair it with our tea accessories.
Our best-selling fruit blend, Red Orange has a delicious tangy citrus taste with a bright, sunny flavor.
History & Heritage
Hibiscus, a key ingredient here, has been brewed into tart, ruby-red drinks for generations. Known as roselle, it is believed to have come from West Africa, and it later traveled to the Americas and beyond, giving rise to drinks such as sorrel in the Caribbean and agua de Jamaica in Mexico.
Interesting Facts
Ingredients: orange peels, hibiscus flowers, apple pieces, rose hip, safflower and natural orange flavor.
Naturally caffeine free, with no added sugar or sweeteners.
Tasting Notes & Pairings
A perfect fruit punch for kids and for any adult craving a fruit drink. It also makes an excellent iced tea. Make a cup and you will become a believer. Pair it with brunch, citrus salads, or chocolate cake.
Brewing tips (general guideline): use 2 teaspoons of the fruit mix per cup of freshly boiled water and steep 5–10 minutes. Strain as you pour, and add sugar or honey if you like. For iced tea, brew it strong and pour over ice.
Like everything at Beantown Tea & Spices, Red Orange is a quality blend offered at an affordable price, with sample and larger sizes so you can find your favorite. Explore more in our Herbal & Fruit Tea collection, or pair it with our tea accessories.
"Very Berry" is exactly what this tea tastes like: a bright, tart and juicy fruit blend.
History & Heritage
Hibiscus, a key ingredient here, has been brewed into tart, ruby-red drinks for generations. Known as roselle, it is believed to have come from West Africa, and it later traveled to the Americas and beyond, giving rise to drinks such as sorrel in the Caribbean and agua de Jamaica in Mexico.
Interesting Facts
Ingredients: rose hips, hibiscus, cranberries, natural forest berries flavor and blueberries.
Naturally caffeine free, with no added sugar or sweeteners.
Tasting Notes & Pairings
A perfect fruit punch for kids and for any adult craving a berry drink. It also makes an excellent iced tea. Pair it with cheesecake, waffles, or a summer barbecue.
Brewing tips (general guideline): use 2 teaspoons of the fruit mix per cup of freshly boiled water and steep 5–10 minutes. Strain as you pour, and add sugar or honey if you like. For iced tea, brew it strong and pour over ice.
Like everything at Beantown Tea & Spices, Very Berry is a quality blend offered at an affordable price, with sample and larger sizes so you can find your favorite. Explore more in our Herbal & Fruit Tea collection, or pair it with our tea accessories.
Yummy and deliciously tart, this all-natural fruit blend has tangy sour cherry notes.
History & Heritage
Hibiscus, a key ingredient here, has been brewed into tart, ruby-red drinks for generations. Known as roselle, it is believed to have come from West Africa, and it later traveled to the Americas and beyond, giving rise to drinks such as sorrel in the Caribbean and agua de Jamaica in Mexico.
Interesting Facts
Ingredients: strawberry, hibiscus, blackberry, apple, rosehip, elderberry, lemongrass and natural flavors.
Naturally caffeine free, with no added sugar or sweeteners.
Tasting Notes & Pairings
A perfect fruit punch for kids and for any adult craving a fruit drink. It also makes an excellent iced tea. Make a cup and you will become a believer. Pair it with cherry pie, yogurt, or grilled chicken.
Brewing tips (general guideline): use 2 teaspoons of the fruit mix per cup of freshly boiled water and steep 5–10 minutes. Strain as you pour, and add sugar or honey if you like. For iced tea, brew it strong and pour over ice.
Like everything at Beantown Tea & Spices, Yummy Fruitea is a quality blend offered at an affordable price, with sample and larger sizes so you can find your favorite. Explore more in our Herbal & Fruit Tea collection, or pair it with our tea accessories.
Refreshingly delicious and caffeine free, this fruit blend has a nice strawberry flavor with natural apple sweetness.
History & Heritage
Hibiscus, a key ingredient here, has been brewed into tart, ruby-red drinks for generations. Known as roselle, it is believed to have come from West Africa, and it later traveled to the Americas and beyond, giving rise to drinks such as sorrel in the Caribbean and agua de Jamaica in Mexico.
Interesting Facts
Ingredients: rose hips, hibiscus, apple pieces, natural strawberry flavor, strawberries and raspberry leaves.
Naturally caffeine free, with no added sugar or sweeteners.
Tasting Notes & Pairings
Sweet, fruity and bright, and it makes an excellent iced tea too. Pair it with strawberry shortcake, pancakes, or a fruit and cheese plate.
Brewing tips (general guideline): use 2 teaspoons of the fruit mix per cup of freshly boiled water and steep 5–10 minutes. Strain as you pour, and add sugar or honey if you like. For iced tea, brew it strong and pour over ice.
Like everything at Beantown Tea & Spices, Apple Strawberry is a quality blend offered at an affordable price, with sample and larger sizes so you can find your favorite. Explore more in our Herbal & Fruit Tea collection, or pair it with our tea accessories.
Warm, sweet and floral, Apricot Cinnamon is the perfect caffeine-free tisane to complement any dessert. Lightly dusted cinnamon chips are blended with whole marigold petals and diced apricot pieces.
History & Heritage
Herbal and fruit infusions, often called tisanes, are made without leaves of the tea plant, so they are naturally caffeine free. Marigold petals add color and a gentle floral note, while cinnamon and apricot bring warmth and sweetness to this cozy blend.
Interesting Facts
Ingredients: whole marigold petals, cinnamon chips, diced apricot pieces and apricot essences.
It is naturally caffeine free.
Tasting Notes & Pairings
Brew it hot to warm up a cold winter day, or make it iced to quench your thirst in summer. Pair it with apple pie, oatmeal cookies, or a cheese board.
Brewing tips (general guideline): use 1–2 teaspoons per 8 oz of freshly boiled water (212°F), steeped 5–7 minutes. Adjust to taste.
Like everything at Beantown Tea & Spices, Apricot Cinnamon is a quality blend offered at an affordable price, with sample and larger sizes so you can find your favorite. Explore more in our Herbal & Fruit Tea collection, or pair it with our tea accessories.
Clean, crisp and refreshing, Lemon Mint is a caffeine-free blend of peppermint, lemongrass, spearmint, lemon verbena and lemon balm.
History & Heritage
Mint has been grown as a garden herb for centuries. In England, the village of Mitcham in Surrey became famous for commercial peppermint from around 1750, and its plants later spread to America, where the Pacific Northwest became a major mint-growing region. Combined with lemony herbs, mint makes a bright, cooling infusion.
Interesting Facts
Ingredients: peppermint leaf, lemongrass, spearmint leaf, lemon verbena and lemon balm.
It can be combined with green tea for a flavorful twist.
Tasting Notes & Pairings
The taste is very clean and crisp. Enjoy it hot in the afternoon or after dinner, or make a refreshing iced tea for a summer day. Pair it with grilled fish, salads, or lemon bars.
Brewing tips (general guideline): use 1–2 teaspoons per 8 oz of freshly boiled water (212°F), steeped 5–7 minutes. Adjust to taste.
Like everything at Beantown Tea & Spices, Lemon Mint is a quality blend offered at an affordable price, with sample and larger sizes so you can find your favorite. Explore more in our Herbal & Fruit Tea collection, or pair it with our tea accessories.
Cool, clean and intensely aromatic, our Peppermint is a classic herbal infusion, naturally caffeine free and refreshing hot or iced.
History & Heritage
Peppermint has a rich history as a cultivated herb. In England, the village of Mitcham in Surrey was famous for commercial peppermint from around 1750, and by the end of the 18th century its fields covered about 100 acres. Mitcham peppermint plants later crossed the Atlantic, and in the early 20th century peppermint farming spread to Oregon and Washington, which became major mint-growing regions. Oregon's commercial mint growing began near Eugene around 1908, and Washington's expanded after 1917, especially in the Yakima area.
Interesting Facts
The best peppermint comes from the northwestern United States.
The pure, moist mountain air of the spring and early summer growing season gives this peppermint some of the highest volatile oil counts of any member of the mint family.
Black Mitcham peppermint plants reached Michigan by the 1880s.
Tasting Notes & Pairings
Bright and bold, with a cooling, sweet finish that lingers. Peppermint is traditionally enjoyed after meals, and it is equally delicious iced on a summer day. It pairs beautifully with chocolate desserts, brownies, and fresh fruit, and a sprig of it blends nicely with green tea. An interesting and tingling idea: a handful of peppermint leaves in a warm bath makes a refreshing, aromatic soak after a hot summer's day.
Brewing tips (general guideline): use 1–2 teaspoons per 8 oz of freshly boiled water (212°F), steeped 5–7 minutes. For iced peppermint, brew it double strength and pour over ice.
Like everything at Beantown Tea & Spices, Peppermint is a quality blend offered at an affordable price, with sample and larger sizes so you can find your favorite. Explore more in our Herbal & Fruit Tea collection, or pair it with our tea accessories.
Calm, gentle and fragrant, our own Sleep Well blend is a tasty herbal tea for winding down. Enjoy it as it is or with a few drops of honey.
History & Heritage
Chamomile is one of the world's most traditional herbal infusions. In England, the village of Mitcham in Surrey was famous for growing herbs such as chamomile and peppermint from the 18th century onward. Here, chamomile is joined by peppermint, lemongrass and green rooibos, a caffeine-free South African herb, for a harmonious blend.
Interesting Facts
Ingredients: chamomile, peppermint, lemongrass and green rooibos.
It is naturally caffeine free.
Tasting Notes & Pairings
Soft, floral and lightly minty, with a gentle lemony lift. We're sure you'll enjoy this relaxing tea after dinner or before bed. Pair it with a quiet evening, a good book, and a simple butter cookie.
Brewing tips (general guideline): use 1–2 teaspoons per 8 oz of freshly boiled water (212°F), steeped 5–7 minutes. Adjust to taste.
Like everything at Beantown Tea & Spices, Sleep Well is a quality blend offered at an affordable price, with sample and larger sizes so you can find your favorite. Explore more in our Herbal & Fruit Tea collection, or pair it with our tea accessories.