Whether you are intolerant to caffeine or just believe a brew is better for you without it, finding the best decaf tea can be something of a challenge.
Consuming caffeine has somewhat fallen out of favour with tea drinkers of late as more and more of us want to optimise our day without enhancements that can affect our health goals — as well as the negative side effects that they can bring.
So if you want to reduce your daily intake, here are just four of our caffeine free teas that lack nothing in terms of flavour while still giving you the kick you’ve come to expect from your cuppa.
VANILLA ROOIBOS
The earthy goodness of red rooibos, full of antioxidants and completely caffeine free, is infused with the sweet warmth of vanilla.
Gently hydrating and low in tannin, it has long been valued for its natural goodness and is pretty much perfect for a refreshing brew to chase away those winter blues.
With a sweet, yet malty, flavour Rooibos works with or without milk and can be made into a delicious tea latte and because it’s caffeine free, it can be enjoyed any time of the day or night.
WHAT’S IN IT?
Rooibos, vanilla oil.
HOW DOES IT TASTE?
Calming, smooth, sweet
OUR TOP TIP
The scent of vanilla is often used to induce a sense of calm
DECAF BREAKFAST
A flavoursome and strong decaffeinated alternative Ceylon Breakfast tea, this is a popular choice when it comes to giving you a morning kick but without the caffeine.
Even though it’s a decaf, the tea retains all of its original taste because the leaves were decaffeinated naturally at origin whilst in the green leaf state.
Fabulous with or without milk, we recommend you use one teaspoon per cup, add freshly boiled water and brew for three minutes before serving immediately or remove leaves.
WHAT’S IN IT?
Black tea leaves.
HOW DOES IT TASTE?
Refreshing, subtle, malty
OUR TOP TIP
To reduce the caffeine in other teas, rinse with water before use
PEPPERMINT
Peppermint is a great cuppa at any time of the day, as well as often being served after a meal, as it is a well-known digestive aid.
Native to the Mediterranean area, it’s an infusion made from peppermint leaves that is drunk as a hot tea and has an exquisitely high menthol content resulting in its intense scent and flavour.
Offering a deliciously minty-sweet taste with a cool and freshly-pure aroma, it can be enjoyed hot or as a cold brew tea and as it’s naturally caffeine-free, can be enjoyed as a pre-bedtime beverage.
WHAT’S IN IT?
Peppermint leaves.
HOW DOES IT TASTE?
Invigorating, cooling, fresh
OUR TOP TIP
Try it iced with lime for a mo-tea-to
TURKISH APPLE
Packed full of dried apple pieces fortified with vitamin C, this fruit infusion is just as perfect in the Turkish heat as it is as a winter warmer.
The delicious pieces of sweet apple are air-dried to offer an infusion that is wonderfully tangy and crisp, yet delicately sweet and mellow – and what’s more, it’s totally free of caffeine.
This really is a healthy and traditional, loose leaf tea, that makes a soothing and warm winter infusion, and is equally delicious taken as a cold brew in the summer.
WHAT’S IN IT?
Dried apple pieces.
HOW DOES IT TASTE?
Cleansing, crisp, tangy
OUR TOP TIP
For an authentic experience, sweeten with sugar
Try our caffeine free cuppas
If you’re looking to make the switch to caffeine free loose leaf teas, we have a fantastic range for you to discover.
We’re confident that you’ll find something to suit your taste as well as a product which can aid body, mind and soul.
Take a look at our extensive selection of Herbal Teas and Pure Life Teas by visiting the LEAF Tea Shop website.
