Coffee & tea

Coffee and tea in South Africa: what it costs

Updated 4 November 2026

Coffee and tea in South Africa cost from about R 30 for a 26-pack of teabags to R 124 for a 250 g bag of house-blend beans, while premium beans reach R 550 to R 563. These are approximate prices from sellers' websites, November 2026. For a current offer on your blend, make a request on BlaBlaPrice.

Rules for tea and coffee sold here

Tea sold in South Africa falls under regulations made under the Agricultural Product Standards Act, set out in regulation R1153 of 30 October 2020. Proposed regulations on coffee, chicory and tea also exist, so check which rules are in force before you buy in bulk. One supplier's policy says a consumer may return goods within six months of purchase if the supplier does not meet the requirements of the Act. Household coffee machines carry a warranty; one brand's terms give a minimum of two years on normal domestic use.

Freshness, storage and the season

Summer runs December to February and winter June to August, so the hot months are when beans and teabags are most at risk from heat. Buy a bag you can use within a few weeks and keep it in a cool, dry place out of direct sun. Quantities in grams and teabag counts make it easy to plan a monthly supply.

Delivery and how prices are quoted

Prices are quoted in rand per bag, pack or machine, with the weight (250 g, 500 g) or the number of teabags shown. Give your city (Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, Pretoria or Gqeberha) and ask for the total price delivered there. Compare the price per gram rather than per bag.

What to write in your request

Say what you drink and how: the product (beans, ground, teabags or rooibos), the variety or roast, the brand if you have one, the quantity in grams or teabags, the brewing method (espresso, filter, press or teapot), whether you want a roast date, and whether it is a one-off order or regular. Add your city and budget in rand, for example R 300 a month.

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