Skip to product information
1 of 7

Gourmet Tea | Decaf / Herbal

Plum Deluxe - Buttery Shortbread Herbal Tea - Caffeine Free 1oz

Plum Deluxe - Buttery Shortbread Herbal Tea - Caffeine Free 1oz

Regular price $8.00 USD
Regular price Sale price $8.00 USD
Sale Sold out
Shipping calculated at checkout.
Tea Specifications
  • Tea Type & Base: Caffeine-Free Herbal Tea (South African Honeybush Base)
  • Flavor Profile: Buttery Shortbread Cookie Essence, Warm Cocoa Peel, and Honeybush
  • Net Weight & Yield: 1 oz (28g) loose leaf pouch (brews approximately 15–20 cups)
  • Steeping Guide: 1 tsp per 8 oz boiling water (212°F); steep 5–7 minutes
  • Craft & Origin: Hand-blended in small batches by Plum Deluxe in Portland, Oregon
  • Ships within 1–2 business days. Carefully packaged for safe delivery.

Caffeine-Free Herbal Honeybush Tea with Buttery Shortbread and Cocoa Notes

Reminiscent of freshly baked holiday cookies cooling on a wire rack, Buttery Shortbread is built upon a naturally sweet, mineral-rich South African honeybush base. Dried cocoa peel and blackberry leaves add subtle earthy depth, allowing the rich, buttery shortbread flavor essence to take center stage without any lingering artificial aftertaste.

Because honeybush is naturally caffeine-free and low in astringent tannins, this tea can steep indefinitely without becoming bitter. It brews into a warm, honey-colored infusion with a mouthwatering bakery aroma, offering sweet comfort for evening reading sessions.


Flavor Profile & Tasting Notes

  • Primary Notes: Warm baked shortbread cookie and melted sweet cream butter.
  • Earthy Undertones: Naturally sweet honeybush and roasted cocoa peel.
  • Finish: Smooth, round, and naturally sweet with zero caffeine.

Brewing Instructions & Specifications

  • Serving Size: 1 rounded teaspoon per 8 oz of fresh water.
  • Water Temperature: Boiling (212°F / 100°C).
  • Steep Time: 5 to 7 minutes (cannot over-steep).
  • Net Weight & Yield: 1 oz (28g) loose leaf package (yields 15–20 brewed cups).
  • Ingredients: Honeybush Tea, Cocoa Peel, Blackberry Leaves, Flavor Essences.

Why You’ll Love This Blend

Satisfies your sweet tooth with the authentic taste of butter cookies and honeybush, all without sugar or caffeine. A relaxing evening staple for book lovers.

Packaging & Shipping

Shipping Details & Delivery Speeds

  • FREE Domestic Shipping: Standard shipping is free on all U.S. orders $50+.
  • Base Shipping from $6.99: Covers up to 2 lbs (roughly 3–4 paperbacks). Tea, tabs, and bookmarks ride along free.; larger orders scale by weight.
  • Tracking Included: You will receive an automated tracking link via email as soon as your order is packed and labeled.
  • Expedited Shipping Available: Need it faster? UPS 2nd Day Air is available at checkout (ships out the next business day).

Read our full shipping policy here

The Fehmerling Guarantee

OUR 14-DAY RETURN POLICY You have 14 days from delivery to request a return.

  • Unopened Tea: Eligible for return within 14 days in its original, sealed packaging.
  • Opened Tea: Due to food safety standards, opened tea packages are final sale and cannot be returned or refunded.
  • Damaged or Incorrect Orders: Please inspect your delivery right away. If your tea or jar arrives damaged, contact us at customerservice@fehmerlingbooks.com within 72 hours of delivery so we can issue a replacement or refund.
  • How to Initiate: Email us with your order number before shipping anything back. Return shipping costs are the customer's responsibility unless the error was ours.
View full details
Regular price $8.00 USD
Regular price Sale price $8.00 USD
Sale Sold out