Honeybush & Rooibos Espresso 250g, loose

Honeybush & Rooibos Espresso (loose) – balanced, smooth, ideal for everyday

Looking for a caffeine-free espresso alternative that’s neither too bold nor too mild? This blend combines the warm body of rooibos with the sweet, floral note of honeybush. As a loose espresso-style option for a portafilter, you get maximum barista control – for lattes, cappuccinos and iced drinks in true red-espresso style.

What Honeybush & Rooibos Espresso (loose) tastes like

• Character: balanced, smooth and harmonious
• Aroma: warm-malty (rooibos) meets sweet-floral (honeybush)
• Mouthfeel: full, soft, very “everyday-friendly”
• Perfect for: red latte, red cappuccino, macchiato-style, iced drinks

Quickstart: brewing in a portafilter (loose)

• Use a double basket and briefly preheat portafilter/cup.
• Work like with espresso: distribute evenly and tamp cleanly.
• Start with a short pull (not a “lungo”).
• If you want more intensity: two short pulls instead of one long.

Tip: With loose “espresso” you have more room to fine-tune. If the shot runs very fast, use a bit more coffee or tamp slightly firmer. If it runs very slow, use a bit less or tamp a little lighter. That’s how you’ll quickly find your sweet spot.

More brewing tips and recipes here: Barista Guide

Make it stronger (practical tips)

• Short, not long: pull it concentrated so the blend stays “smooth”.
• Milk drinks: two short pulls give more flavour.
• Iced: pull directly over ice, then (optional) top up with milk.

Red drinks like in a café

Red Cappuccino (180 ml)

• Preheat the cup.
• Let 25–30 ml of blend espresso run into the cup.
• Froth 100–150 ml milk (up to max. 65 °C).
• Pour in the milk, stir briefly, enjoy.

Red Latte (240 ml)

• Preheat the latte glass.
• About 30 ml of blend espresso into the glass.
• Froth about 210 ml milk (up to max. 65 °C).
• Pour in the milk (pitcher close to the glass, gently move side to side).

Tip: This blend is especially harmonious in milk. For more aroma, use two short pulls instead of one long.

Why loose?

• More barista control: you control dose, tamping and flow.
• Ideal for fine-tuning: from “mild & smooth” to “stronger & denser”.
• For enthusiasts: the espresso ritual – with red-drink aromas.

Ingredients

Honeybush (Cyclopia spp.), rooibos (Aspalathus linearis), finely cut.