YUM! Can I just start off by saying…YUM!? Well, there! I ‘done..did it’! Sour Apple Green from Stylin’ Tea Blends is MORE than brilliantly done! It’s a MUST on my flavored green teas of the moment list! Here’s why…
Sour Apple Green from Stylin’ Tea Blends – as you can guess – is a sour apple flavored green tea! It’s made up of Green Tea, Apple Pieces, Lemon Pieces, Safflower Petals, and Sunflower Petals. It’s gorgeously colorful to look at dry and smells wonderful. The aroma gets even stronger and juicier once infused!
Yummy, juicy, sweet apple paired with citrus, tart, and puckery lemon do a nice tie-in with the medium-strength yet sweeter tasting green tea base. The floral ingredients I assumed were more for show actually did contribute a bit of floral flavor that was noticeable on the end sip and after taste.
I’m not going to hide it – I absolutely LOVE this tea! You can’t go wrong with a hot or a cold cup of Sour Apple Green from Stylin’ Tea Blends. But here’s another way to enjoy it…Sour Apple Green Vodka!
Sour Apple Green Vodka Recipe
INGREDIENTS: 7 tsp Sour Apple Green tea leaves; 1 750-ml bottle Vodka
PREPARATION: Place 7 tsp of Sour Apple Green tea leaves in large jar. Pour entire bottle of vodka over tea leaves and stir. Infuse for 4 to 6 hours, stirring occasionally. After infusion, strain the liquid back into the vodka bottle.
This totally makes sense to me, tho! I remember in my college days having Sour Apple Pucker. This tea reminds me of it! That takes me back!
So no matter which way you slice it – Sour Apple Green from Stylin’ Tea Blends – is going to be a fun and flavorful adventure in a cup! ENJOY Responsibly!
Here’s the scoop!
Leaf Type: Green Tea
Where to Buy: Stylin’ Tea Blends
Description
What happens when you blend delicious Sencha green tea with apple and lemon pieces? A delicious blend that is great hot or iced. We have also been told it is great when infused with vodka. The vendor actually gave us instructions of how to create Sour Apple Green Vodka with their tea.
Learn even more about this tea and tea company here!
Mountain Bliss from Balcony Tea. . . . . .
Historically, I haven’t been a huge fan of traditional green teas. (I KNOW. Don’t take my Official Tea Reviewer card away just yet.) But lately, my heavy, caffeinated black teas just aren’t doing it for me, and I’ve been craving something lighter, fresher… vegetal?! Who am I?
I reached for this offering from Balcony that’s been hanging out in my cabinet for far too long. I think I was a little intimidated by the description, at first– thyme, juniper, fruit? Also, what’s Greek Mountsin tea?! (still not totally sure on that one.) But my curiosity finally got the best of me and I brewed a cup after work one day for a treat. I can taste all of those unusual notes, and surprisingly, they work together quite wonderfully. I will say that I added a touch of honey, which helped to balance any green tea bitterness. Interestingly enough, even with the honey, this tea rings more of a savory blend than anything to me. Notes of thyme and juniper stand out most prominently, with just a hint of fruity notes at the end of the sip.
I think I’m being converted, you guys. Maybe I’m not yet reaching for straight up, traditional greens, but I’m on my way. Another winner from Balcony!
Here’s the scoop!
Leaf Type: Green
Where to Buy: Balcony Tea
Description
This blend is inspired by flavours and aromas that bring back childhood memories of walks through Mediterranean valleys. An invigorating blend of green tea, sweet apple and mountain herbs.
Learn even more about this tea and tea company here!
