{"title":"Dessert Teas","description":"\u003ch3\u003eThe cup that tastes like dessert but feels like tea\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDessert teas are what happens when cacao nibs, vanilla bean, and licorice root meet organic rooibos and herbal bases. The result: blends that satisfy the 8pm sweet tooth without sugar, dairy, or regret. These are naturally sweet, full-bodied teas brewed to replace the after-dinner slice of cake or pint of ice cream.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost of the collection is caffeine-free, which makes them ritual-ready for nighttime. A few (like Chocolate Mint Mate) carry a gentle lift from yerba mate, but nothing that will keep you up. The flavors span chocolate-mint, honey-vanilla, and roasted-malt depth, all coming from whole spices and botanicals, not flavor extracts or sweeteners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey steep thick. Rooibos-based blends like Honey Rooibos and Orange Rooibos take milk beautifully (oat milk especially), turning into something close to a latte. Herbal blends like Sweet Cacao Mint are lighter but just as satisfying on their own. Brew hot in winter, cold-steep in summer. Either way, you're drinking plants that taste like treats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more toasty sweetness, see our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/nutty-toasted\" title=\"Nutty \u0026amp; Toasted\"\u003eNutty \u0026amp; Toasted\u003c\/a\u003e teas, and our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/spiced-cozy\" title=\"Spiced \u0026amp; Cozy\"\u003eSpiced \u0026amp; Cozy\u003c\/a\u003e blends for warm, after-dinner comfort.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"orange-rooibos","title":"Orange Rooibos","description":"\u003ch3\u003eThe citrus cup you can drink before bed.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost citrus teas ride on black tea, which means they carry caffeine. This one starts with organic Red Rooibos from South Africa, a plant famous for its natural vanilla sweetness and woody base, blended with organic orange peel. The orange oils sit bright and clean over the round, honey-warm Rooibos. Sweet without sugar. Bright without bitterness. Zero caffeine, which means you can drink it at 9 PM and still fall asleep by 10.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Rooibos handles orange so well.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed Rooibos is naturally low in tannins, the compounds that turn tea bitter when you oversteep it. That low-tannin structure means Rooibos never gets astringent, no matter how long it sits. When you add orange peel, the citrus oils bind to the woody vanilla notes in the Rooibos instead of clashing with bitter tannins. The cup tastes like a hot Creamsicle. Round, sweet, juicy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe hydration ritual.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrew a pitcher, let it cool, keep it in the fridge. This is one of the few herbal teas with enough body to stand up to ice. Rooibos contains minerals like copper, iron, and magnesium, which is why Southern Africans have been drinking it as a daily hydration tea for generations. The orange peel adds brightness without acidity. It drinks like a sports drink without the sugar.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yerba Buena Tea Co.","offers":[{"title":"Tea Tin","offer_id":47256407998786,"sku":"SQ1502969","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Tea Refill","offer_id":47256408031554,"sku":"SQ1502970","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0806\/0862\/4962\/files\/orange-rooibos-loose-ybtco.webp?v=1779851323"},{"product_id":"red-rooibos","title":"Red Rooibos","description":"\u003ch3\u003eThe tea that hydrates like water but tastes like dessert.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed Rooibos is not tea at all, botanically speaking. It comes from \u003cem\u003eAspalathus linearis\u003c\/em\u003e, a shrub that grows only in the Cederberg mountain range of South Africa, about 200 kilometers north of Cape Town. The needles get harvested, bruised to oxidize, then sun-dried until they turn the deep amber-red that gives the plant its name. The result is a naturally sweet, mineral-rich infusion that has been the national drink of South Africa for over three centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRooibos contains almost zero tannins, which is what makes black and green teas go bitter when oversteeped. This tea never goes bitter. Steep it for 5 minutes or 50 minutes, and the cup stays smooth. The flavor reads as honey, vanilla, a touch of pipe tobacco warmth. The body is dense and coating, closer to a light broth than a tisane.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe mineral content is what made Rooibos a folk remedy long before modern herbalism caught up. Magnesium, calcium, zinc, iron. South African mothers have given it to colicky babies and endurance athletes for generations. The same cup works for a toddler learning to drink from a real mug and a runner rehydrating after a long trail.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yerba Buena Tea Co.","offers":[{"title":"Tea Tin","offer_id":47256417304898,"sku":"SQ2883219","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Tea Refill","offer_id":47256417337666,"sku":"SQ2883220","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0806\/0862\/4962\/files\/red-rooibos-loose-ybtco.webp?v=1779851323"},{"product_id":"sweet-cacao-mint","title":"Sweet Cacao Mint","description":"\u003ch3\u003eThe dark-chocolate-mint cup that satisfies the craving without the sugar.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoasted cacao nibs from the Theobroma cacao tree, crushed and roasted to bring out the deep, bitter-chocolate notes. Peppermint leaf for the cooling lift. Licorice root for the natural sweetness that lingers on the tongue without spiking blood sugar. The cup reads as dark chocolate meets cool mint, the same flavor pairing that drives every peppermint patty and thin mint cookie. Naturally sweet before you add anything to it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy roasted cacao, not cocoa powder.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCacao nibs are the crushed, dried pieces of the cacao bean before it becomes chocolate. Roasting them brings out the toasted, nutty depth that cocoa powder loses in processing. The nibs contain theobromine, the gentle alkaloid that gives chocolate its mood-lifting character without the jittery edge of caffeine. The body processes theobromine slower than caffeine, which is why the lift feels smoother and lasts longer. Cacao also contains magnesium and polyphenols, the antioxidants that sit underneath the flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to brew it.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSteep 1.5 teaspoons in 8 ounces of full-boil water for 6 minutes. The cacao nibs need the heat and time to release their oils. Drink it straight for the mint-forward version, or brew it directly in warm milk for a sugar-free hot chocolate. The fats in the milk pull the cocoa butter out of the nibs, which is what makes the cup creamy. Blended in our Salem, Oregon kitchen.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yerba Buena Tea Co.","offers":[{"title":"Tea Tin","offer_id":47256438800706,"sku":"SQ5541454","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Tea Refill","offer_id":47256438833474,"sku":"SQ5541455","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0806\/0862\/4962\/files\/sweet-cacao-mint-loose-leaf-tea-ybtco.webp?v=1779851320"},{"product_id":"honey-rooibos","title":"Honey Rooibos","description":"\u003ch3\u003eThe naturally sweet cup for people cutting sugar.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed rooibos and honeybush, two South African plants from the same mountain range, blended together. The rooibos reads as vanilla and caramel. The honeybush reads as floral honey. Both are low in tannins, which means they get sweeter the longer you steep them, not bitter. The result is a thick, amber-red cup that drinks like a treat. Zero calories. Zero caffeine. Just the natural sweetness of the plants themselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy the Cederberg matters.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRooibos grows in commercial volume in one place: the Cederberg mountain range of South Africa, about 200 kilometers north of Cape Town. The sandy, acidic soil and the hot, dry summers create conditions the plant needs to thrive. Honeybush grows wild in the same region, often on slopes too steep for farming. Both plants are endemic, meaning they grow naturally nowhere else on Earth. The indigenous Khoisan people have been brewing rooibos as a restorative for centuries, long before Dutch settlers brought it into commercial trade in the early 1900s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe latte ritual.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRooibos has the body of a black tea without the caffeine or the tannins. Brew it double-strength, add warm milk and a pinch of cinnamon, and it becomes a caffeine-free latte that works for both adults and children. The vanilla notes in the rooibos pair naturally with dairy or oat milk. The perfect wind-down cup.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yerba Buena Tea Co.","offers":[{"title":"Tea Tin","offer_id":47256367792450,"sku":"SQ8549023","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Tea Refill","offer_id":47256367825218,"sku":"SQ8549024","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0806\/0862\/4962\/files\/honey-rooibos-loose-ybtco.webp?v=1779851323"},{"product_id":"chocolate-mint-mate","title":"Chocolate Mint Mate","description":"\u003ch3\u003eThe afternoon pick-me-up that drinks like dessert.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrazil-grown Yerba Mate blended with roasted cacao nibs, peppermint leaf, roasted carob, vanilla beans, and cacao powder. The mate provides the caffeine lift. The cacao and carob bring the chocolate notes. The peppermint cools the finish. The vanilla ties it together. It smells like a peppermint patty. It tastes earthy and herbaceous up front, then softens into chocolate and mint. The cup satisfies the 3 PM sweet craving without the sugar crash.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Yerba Mate works differently than coffee.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYerba Mate contains roughly 85 milligrams of caffeine per 8-ounce cup, comparable to coffee. The difference is in the alkaloid profile. Mate also contains theobromine (the same compound in chocolate) and theophylline, which smooth the energy curve. The result is a sustained alertness without the spike-and-crash pattern coffee often delivers. South American gauchos have been drinking it for focus and endurance since the 16th century, brewed in carved gourds and sipped through metal straws called bombillas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe mocha latte build.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrew it strong (5 minutes, 175°F), then top with foamed oat or whole milk and a small drizzle of honey. The fat in the milk binds with the cacao to create a creamy, dessert-like body. The honey deepens the chocolate notes. The peppermint stays crisp on the finish. It rivals a café mocha, costs less, and keeps you steady through the afternoon.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yerba Buena Tea Co.","offers":[{"title":"Tea Tin","offer_id":47256263754050,"sku":"SQ8660014","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Tea Refill","offer_id":47256263786818,"sku":"SQ8660015","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0806\/0862\/4962\/files\/chocolate-mint-mate-loose-leaf-ybtco.webp?v=1779851323"},{"product_id":"herbal-coffee","title":"Herbal Coffee","description":"\u003ch3\u003eThe coffee-free cup that holds up to milk.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoasted chicory root and roasted dandelion root form the base. Both roots get roasted until they darken and develop the caramelized, bitter depth that coffee drinkers recognize. Carob and cacao nibs add a chocolatey roundness. The cup brews dark, drinks full-bodied, and stands up to milk without disappearing. It tastes like the morning ritual, minus the caffeine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy chicory became the coffee stand-in.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChicory root showed up as a coffee substitute in Europe during the Napoleonic blockade, when coffee became scarce. The practice migrated to New Orleans during the Civil War, where chicory-coffee blends became a regional tradition that survives today. The root contains inulin, a prebiotic fiber that Western herbalism has long associated with digestive support. Roasted chicory tastes bitter and earthy, with a mouthfeel closer to coffee than most herbal teas can manage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to brew it like espresso.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse 1.5 teaspoons per 8 ounces, steep 7 minutes at full boil. The roots need the time to release their full flavor. Add steamed oat milk and a shake of cinnamon for a caffeine-free cappuccino. Or pour it over ice with a splash of cream and a drizzle of maple syrup for a cold brew that drinks like the real thing. Blended in our Salem, Oregon kitchen.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yerba Buena Tea Co.","offers":[{"title":"Tea Tin","offer_id":47256359108930,"sku":"SQ2683575","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Tea Refill","offer_id":47256359141698,"sku":"SQ2683576","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0806\/0862\/4962\/files\/herbal-coffee-loose-leaf-tea-ybtco.webp?v=1779851320"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0806\/0862\/4962\/collections\/dessert-teas-3631455.jpg?v=1779836204","url":"https:\/\/ybtco.mom\/collections\/dessert-teas.oembed","provider":"Yerba Buena Tea Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}