What is herbal tea?
Herbal tea, more accurately called a tisane or herbal infusion is made from dried plants, roots, flowers, bark, and spices rather than the leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant. That distinction matters: because there are no tea leaves, herbal teas are naturally caffeine-free.
New Zealand's wellness culture has long embraced herbal infusions, not as a trend, but as a practical daily ritual. T2's herbal and floral collection ranges from single-botanical classics to layered blends built around specific moments. Every blend in the range is caffeine-free by default.
Herbal tea for every hour of the day
Because herbal teas contain no caffeine, there's no clock to worry about. Peppermint is as at home mid-morning as it is after dinner. Chamomile is a natural choice before bed. Ginger works for the kind of afternoon when your stomach needs something warm and settling.
How to brew herbal tea
Herbal tisanes are forgiving. Unlike green tea, they don't require precise temperatures or careful timing.
Use one heaped teaspoon of loose leaf (or one bag) per 200ml cup. Pour over freshly boiled water at 100°C and steep for 5–7 minutes. Most herbal teas won't turn bitter with a longer steep.
FAQs
Is herbal tea caffeine-free?
Yes, all herbal and floral tisanes in T2's collection are naturally caffeine-free. They contain no Camellia sinensis tea leaves and are suitable for drinking at any time of day. If you're looking for a broader range of caffeine-free options, the caffeine-free collection includes fruit tisanes and rooibos blends alongside herbal teas.
What's the difference between herbal tea and fruit tea?
Both are caffeine-free and made without tea leaves, but the ingredients differ. Herbal teas are built around plants, roots, and flowers peppermint, chamomile, ginger, lavender. Fruit teas centre on dried fruit pieces and fruit botanicals. Many T2 blends combine both.
Which herbal tea is best for sleep?
Look for blends built around chamomile, lavender, or passionflower. T2's sleep collection combines several calming botanicals in one cup. Chamomile is mild enough to drink nightly and has been used as a sleep aid for centuries.
