I am a HUGE sucker for HomeGoods and funny enough, every time I go there, I buy almost exclusively food/bev. Their selection of unique, artisan, organic treats and teas is a huge reason why I never leave empty-handed. This time I picked up a sampler box of Tea Forte and we’re starting off strong with this flavor.
But first, I have to make a special mention of the delightful packaging. The tea sachets are enveloped in these adorable little cardboard pyramids, and the sachets themselves hang within the cup on the cutest little leaf holders. I do enjoy really nice aesthetic packaging, and this was muah chef’s kiss.
Okay, moving on to the tea itself. When I first began steeping, the scent was immediately pleasant and strong. Chai, but of the more herbal variety, if that makes sense. The taste…wow! So nice! I am definitely getting some of the apple. I don’t think I’ve ever had a red chai before, but this mixed with the pink pepper made for SUCH a pleasant flavor! It’s like…fruity, herbal chai, but without compromising all of the things you’d typically love about a chai.
I thoroughly enjoyed everything about this tea and I look forward to trying their other flavors!
Flavors: Apple, Fruity, Herbal, Pepper, Rooibos
I received a tea forte assortment for Christmas and was dismayed to read the fine print that the plastic pyramids are not microwave safe. To me that means that some of the plastic would be leaching into hot tea water. I’ve been cutting them open and brewing in a metal basket.
Oh, that’s interesting. Their website states: “Tea Forté’s signature pyramid infusers are made from lab tested, FDA-approved, food safe mesh fibers, crafted into a pyramid shape without the use of any chemical additives, colorants or adhesives.” I guess I assumed that meant they were free of microplastics. Maybe they aren’t microwave-safe because they don’t want it to catch fire?
The pyramid bags look awfully plastic to me.
I guess it’s better to be safe and use a metal infuser either way! I’m in the market for a new one as my current set allows too many loose leaf pieces to fall through.