Does Herbal Wellness Tea Have Caffeine? The Honest Answer

It's one of the most asked questions in our inbox: does wellness tea have caffeine? The short answer is — most pure herbal wellness teas don't. But the long answer matters, because not everything called 'tea' is actually caffeine-free.

True tea — black, green, white, oolong, matcha — all come from the Camellia sinensis plant, which naturally contains caffeine. So if a blend lists 'green tea' or 'black tea' as an ingredient, it has caffeine, even if it's marketed as a wellness blend.

Herbal infusions (technically called tisanes) are different. They're made from flowers, leaves, roots and spices that aren't from the tea plant. Hibiscus, lemongrass, chamomile, peppermint, rooibos, moringa and butterfly pea flower are all naturally caffeine-free.

At Growterra, every blend in our wellness tea range — Hibiscus, Moringa Ginger and Butterfly Pea Blue Tea — is 100% caffeine-free. They're made entirely from dried botanicals, with no Camellia sinensis leaves at any stage.

This makes them safe to enjoy in the evening, before bed, during pregnancy (with your doctor's okay), or for anyone cutting back on caffeine. The energy you feel after a cup isn't caffeine — it's hydration, warmth, and the gentle aromatics of the plants themselves.

When in doubt, read the ingredients. If you see only flowers, herbs, roots or spices, you're safe. If you see tea leaves of any colour, expect caffeine.