Tea in Botswana includes black tea, rooibos, herbal infusions, and limited specialty varieties, shaped by regional trade and everyday consumption habits. In cities such as Gaborone and Francistown, tea is widely available through supermarkets, cafés, and restaurants, where it is often consumed as a standard hot beverage or part of daily routines. In rural areas, tea is typically prepared at home, with product choice depending on affordability and availability. The tea market is influenced by regional connections to Southern Africa, particularly through the presence of rooibos, as well as import distribution and consumer habits. Compared with other beverages such as soft drinks and coffee, tea occupies a steady and accessible role as a daily drink. As a result, tea in Botswana reflects a practical, regionally influenced market with consistent household consumption.
