This came out astringent the first time I had it, so definitely steep for a shorter time than recommended. The flavor is fruity and nice cold, but I had to add extra sugar and milk to try to smooth out the astringency, which was a shame. The second time, I steeped for only 2.5 minutes, and I drank it cold without any milk. It was still fruity and refreshing! Different from other fruit teas, though I’m not sure I would have been able to identify the pomegranate. I feel like I do taste the pear! I think I’d prefer this on a green base.