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Best Caffeine-Free Teas

Every 'tea' made from Camellia sinensis has caffeine — even white tea. If you want truly zero caffeine, you need grain-based teas (boricha, mugicha, corn silk) or herbals (tulsi, chamomile, rooibos).

Why these teas

Korean and Japanese tea culture has an entire category of caffeine-free daily drinks. Boricha is the Korean household water. Oksusu cha is the subtle cousin. These are what you drink at 9pm.

Our top picks (10)

Organic India Tulsi Original Holy Basil Tea
Organic India Tulsi Original Holy Basil Tea

Traditional Indian tulsi (holy basil) tea — adaptogenic, caffeine-free, used in Ayurveda for stress support. USDA Organic, Non-GMO.

Japanese Barley Tea (Mugicha) - Yamasan
Japanese Barley Tea (Mugicha) - Yamasan

Organic summer tea. Naturally sweet, refreshing roasted barley tea - Japan's favorite caffeine-free beverage.

Korean Barley Tea (Boricha) - Ito En Brand
Korean Barley Tea (Boricha) - Ito En Brand

Korea's #1 daily drink. Naturally sweet, nutty, and caffeine-free roasted barley tea. From trusted Japanese tea brand Ito En.

Korean Brown Rice Tea (Hyeonmi Cha) - McCabe
Korean Brown Rice Tea (Hyeonmi Cha) - McCabe

Gentle & wholesome roasted brown rice tea. Nutty, toasted flavor with health benefits. Traditional Korean grain tea.

Korean Corn Tea (Oksusu Cha) - Lotte
Korean Corn Tea (Oksusu Cha) - Lotte

Sweet, naturally flavored roasted corn tea. Tastes like popcorn! Korea's favorite summer drink. Zero calories.

Korean Barley Tea (Boricha) - Damtuh Brand
Korean Barley Tea (Boricha) - Damtuh Brand

Premium roasted barley tea from Korea's leading tea brand. 100% natural, zero calories, rich nutty flavor.

Korean Barley Tea (Boricha) - Dongsuh Brand
Korean Barley Tea (Boricha) - Dongsuh Brand

Korea's original barley tea brand. Rich tradition since 1968. Premium roasted flavor in convenient tea bags.

Korean Buckwheat Tea (Memil Cha) - Damtuh
Korean Buckwheat Tea (Memil Cha) - Damtuh

Earthy, nutty roasted buckwheat tea. Rich in rutin and nutrients. Traditional Korean grain tea.

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Hojicha has very low but non-zero caffeine (~7mg/cup). True caffeine-free options are the grain-based Korean teas + herbals. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA.