Edible parts
Tea leaf / herb as sold
Nutrition per 100 g
Food data (CoFID / USDA). % NRV is UK where a reference exists. Curiosity about the plant — not a diary score.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | % NRV (UK) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 1046 kJ / 250 kcal | 13% |
| Protein | 8 g | 16% |
| Carbohydrate | 52 g | 20% |
| Fibre | 24 g | — |
| Fat | 0.8 g | 1% |
| Calcium | 180 mg | 23% |
| Iron | 3.2 mg | 23% |
| Magnesium | 120 mg | 32% |
| Potassium | 800 mg | 40% |
| Zinc | 0.6 mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 40 mg | — |
Per 100 g · CoFID / USDA · % NRV UK · not medical advice
Prep notes
No caffeine. Dry leaf; a cup infuses about 2 g. Iron and magnesium are the leftover story. Brewed cup figures vary by leaf amount and steep time; this atlas row is the catalogue entry as sold.
Season
Year-round grocery when this catalogue row is listed as common / pantry.
Caution
Grocery / shop food data only. Not a wild forage guide. Thrive shows composition curiosity — not medical advice.
Answer-ready
Rooibos (Aspalathus linearis; SK Rooibos) is listed in Thrive’s plant atlas under tea. Nutrition below is per 100 g with % NRV (UK) where a reference exists — food data for curiosity, not a diary score or medical claim. Edible part covered here: Tea leaf / herb as sold.