Tea Information:
Leaf Type: Rooibos
Where to Buy: Republic of Tea
Product Description:
Spot of Sunshine Herb Tea Blended with orange peel, sweet carrot and beetroot bits, raw green rooibos takes on a fresh wake-up flavor. If you could taste sunshine, it just might taste like this. Low in tannins, it steeps a unique, gratifying cup – hot or iced.
Taster’s Review:
This tisane is part of The Republic of Tea’s “Raw Green Rooibos” collection, and it was one I was definitely excited to try. I love carrots, and I’m always intrigued by teas or tisanes that are carrot flavored.
And I’m very happy to say that I’m not the least bit disappointed by this blend! It’s really good. The green rooibos has a more fruity taste to it than the typically nutty-woody tasting red rooibos, and I appreciate that difference in this blend. The sparkling fruity tones to the rooibos accents the orange flavors nicely.
The beets give this a beautiful reddish color as well as a fair amount of sweetness (in fact, if you’re one who routinely sweetens their tea before tasting, I would recommend tasting this one first, because you may find that it is sweet enough on its own). The carrot flavor is sweet and earthy, while the orange flavor lends a hint of tartness and a juicy taste to this – it almost tastes like a breakfast smoothie (but without the thick, ice-y texture!) and is just as refreshing. It also has a very revitalizing quality to it. It is naturally caffeine-free so it’s a great way to get that energy boost without caffeine.
I’ve really enjoyed the three varieties of The Republic of Tea’s Raw Green Teas that I’ve tried – and I think this one might just be my new favorite. It’s awesome!
Orange Grapefruit from Fusion Tea Room
Tea Information:
Leaf Type: Fruit/Herbal
Where to Buy: Fusion Tea Room
Product Description:
This mild creation is given fruity sweetness by the apple pieces and carrot flakes and a touch of freshness by eucalyptus leaves, lemon grass, tangerine bits and a nuance of hibiscus. Dried Orange slices are an optical reminder of the fresh citrus flavor of this absolutely perfect composition.
Taster’s Review:
This is a delightful surprise! I had expected this tisane to be very tart, but, it really isn’t. It is a little tangy, but not what I would call tart. Instead it is mild and refreshing and deliciously sweet!
The hibiscus is so very light here and seems to offer nothing more than color and texture to the cup. Together with the beetroot, this brews to a vibrant, plum-red color.
The flavor of the hibiscus is masked by the bright flavor of citrus. And that’s just fine with me! The overall flavor is a pleasing balance of orange and grapefruit. There are lingering hints of tangerine and I can taste the crisp notes of eucalyptus in the distance.
The apple, carrot and beetroot provide a sweet base for the citrus fruits and help to curb their sometimes sour tendencies while enhancing their natural sweetness.
This tisane would be a big hit at a little girl’s tea party. The color is sure to please and the sweet ambrosial flavor will have them begging for more! This one’s a winner!