Caffeine & Sleep
Tea

Caffeine in Rooibos Tea

0mg
per 8 oz
0% of FDA daily max

Is that a lot?

Rooibos Tea is 0% of the FDA’s recommended daily maximum, in a single 8 oz.

Rooibos Tea
0 mg
Green tea
28 mg
Espresso
63 mg
Red Bull
80 mg
Coffee
95 mg
FDA daily max · 400mg
Before bed

When can I drink Rooibos Tea and still sleep?

Your Rooibos Tea cutoff
You drink it at
Bedtime
Rooibos Tea · 0 mg · assuming an average ~5 h half-life
At bedtime
0 mg
close to optimal
Latest safe Rooibos Tea: 11:00 PM

How much caffeine is in Rooibos Tea?

Rooibos is a naturally caffeine-free South African herbal tea, carrying zero milligrams. Earthy and slightly sweet, it offers the ritual of a warm cup without any stimulant.

ServingCaffeineSugar
8 oz0 mg0 g

caffeine-free

Will Rooibos Tea affect your sleep?

With no caffeine, rooibos has no effect on sleep and is an ideal evening tea. It's a popular bedtime choice precisely because there's nothing to keep you awake.

Source: Published assays

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Rooibos Tea & sleep — FAQ

No, rooibos is caffeine-free, so it won't keep you up, it's actually a great calming tea to enjoy right before bed.

Rooibos Tea has 0 mg per 8 oz — about 0% of the FDA’s 400 mg daily maximum for healthy adults.

It depends on your bedtime and how fast you clear caffeine. Use the calculator above to see when Rooibos Tea drops below the ~50 mg “ok to sleep” threshold for your bedtime.

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