Caffeine-Free Tea for Any Time of Day

What counts as caffeine-free tea?

True teas like black and green come from the caffeinated Camellia sinensis plant. Caffeine-free teas, by contrast, are herbal infusions made from other botanicals, flowers, leaves, roots and spices, which contain no caffeine at all.

Popular examples include rooibos, honeybush, chamomile, peppermint and countless fruit and spice blends. This gives you an enormous range of flavours to explore without any of the stimulating effects of caffeine.

Why choose caffeine-free?

Many people turn to caffeine-free tea in the afternoon and evening, when a caffeinated brew might interfere with sleep. Others simply prefer to limit caffeine throughout the day, or are looking for a soothing drink to unwind with.

Caffeine-free tea is also a warm, comforting way to stay hydrated. Because the choices are so varied, there is a blend for every mood, from bright and minty to soft and floral to rich and honeyed.

Building a caffeine-free collection

The joy of going caffeine-free is that you never have to compromise on flavour. A small selection, say a peppermint, a chamomile and a rooibos, covers refreshing, calming and comforting moods respectively.

OzTea crafts its caffeine-free wellness blends in Brisbane, and each comes as a 10g sample and 50g pack. Starting with samples is an easy, low-commitment way to build a caffeine-free shelf you genuinely enjoy reaching for.

Frequently asked questions

Which teas are naturally caffeine-free?

Herbal teas such as rooibos, honeybush, chamomile and peppermint are naturally caffeine-free because they are not made from the tea plant.

Is caffeine-free tea good for the evening?

Yes. Without caffeine to disrupt sleep, herbal teas are a popular choice for relaxing in the evening or before bed.

Does caffeine-free tea still count as hydrating?

It does. Caffeine-free tea is mostly water and a flavourful, comforting way to keep your fluid intake up through the day.

Are decaffeinated and caffeine-free the same thing?

Not quite. Decaffeinated tea has had most caffeine removed but may retain traces, while herbal caffeine-free teas never contained any.