Honeybush & Rooibos Espresso 270g, Pods

Honeybush & Rooibos Espresso Pods – balanced, smooth, full-bodied

Rooibos adds body and warmth, while honeybush brings natural sweetness and aroma – together they create a particularly harmonious espresso base. As an espresso option for a portafilter machine, these pods are ideal if you’re looking for something “between bold and mild” – with clean handling and consistent results.

What Honeybush & Rooibos Espresso tastes like (pods)

• Character: balanced and round – not too strong, not too mild
• Aroma: warm, malty rooibos meets sweet, floral honeybush
• Mouthfeel: full, smooth and especially milk-friendly
• Perfect for: Red Latte, Red Cappuccino, macchiato-style drinks – and also as a short shot

Quickstart: Brewing with pods (portafilter)

Fit note: The pods are designed for 58 mm filter baskets (commonly used in professional machines). In many home portafilter machines (e.g. approx. 51–52 mm), they fit best in the double basket – gently press the pod until it sits flush.

• Place the pod into the inserted filter basket and lock in the portafilter.
• 1st pull: brew one single shot.
• Wait 5 seconds.
• 2nd pull: brew a second single shot.

Tip: After the first pull, the blend becomes wet and expands. On the second pull, the flow slows down – extraction improves and the taste becomes rounder and more intense.

More brewing tips and drink ideas: Barista Guide

Red drinks like in a café

Red Cappuccino (180 ml)

• Preheat the cup.
• Pull 25–30 ml of espresso base into the warmed cup.
• Steam 100–150 ml milk (up to max. 65 °C).
• Pour in the milk, stir briefly, enjoy.

Red Latte (240 ml)

• Preheat a latte glass.
• Pull about 30 ml espresso base into the warmed glass.
• Steam about 210 ml milk (up to max. 65 °C).
• Pour in the milk (keep the pitcher close, gentle side-to-side motion).

Tip: For more intensity, use two short pulls instead of one long pull – this keeps the flavour concentrated.

Why pods?

• Clean: fewer residues in the basket – a quick rinse is usually enough.
• Consistent: even flow – no grinder, no dialling in the grind.
• Barista-friendly: ideal for everyday use, guests and café-style drinks.

Ingredients

Honeybush (Cyclopia spp.), Rooibos (Aspalathus linearis), finely cut, in pods.