The Republic of Tea

The only detox tea I’ve tried that tastes good.

I really like this one. There is just a hint of grapefruit, which I happen to love.

Very strong lavender, and not at all herbal tasting, despite all the herbs. Really wish you could taste the rose!

Chilled is good!

Limited Edition tea, it reads, “When it’s gone, it’s gone.” Tis a shame! I hope they reconsider… Steep it in a clear glass and watch the pomegranate bleed to the bottom. Gorgeous water color effect!

I only taste the green tea. However, that may be because my package is 2 years old.

Really nice tea, hot yes.. but especially iced! I do prefer it a little sweet, which is extremely rare for me, but I feel it helps bring the blackberry flavor to the front a bit more. The sage is very refreshing, a smart add to this blend.

This is my favorite tea to have when I’m having a bad day or feeling under the weather. It has a sweet scent, and is extremely smooth going down. I always add a little honey, but I wouldn’t say you have to. Fruity in flavor, but not too strong.

I am honestly a little on the fence with this one, but because I wouldn’t actually steer people away from it I’ll give it a thumbs-up. Has a smooth and slightly bold flavor, not too fruit in my opinion, and a little bit sour (in the expected citrus way, given it has grapefruit). Couldn’t pick out the peony, but maybe that’s just me?

I am always a little iffy on green teas, but this one isn’t bad. It’s very light in flavor, I wouldn’t say it’s very sweet though. To me this isn’t a bad thing, but the description may be misleading for some.

This tea was a favorite of mine when I was in my late teens, right before I switched to loose-leaf. I first discovered it in Rutherfordton, North Carolina at a combination coffee shop and bar called Legal Grounds. I distinctly remember my father having a sip and making a dad-joke about it not being “his cup of tea”.

So, anyway, this is my first time trying it again after maybe six or so years. It smells delightful and familiar, light on the sage but strong, sweet blackberry. It makes me think of gummy candy. And purple. It smells purple.

The taste really takes me back. Mildly astringent black tea for a base, and complimented by the sage. Those two go very well together, and I would be curious about trying them without the fruit flavor. But the fruity blackberry is nice, too. It’s not the most realistic it could be, but it’s not bad, and even ends on a slightly tart note. I can’t say I love this as much as I did when I first discovered it, but it’s nice to have it again for nostalgia’s sake.

I would have never thought to put sage in a tea, but it was a great idea. I’ve been drinking this tea on and off for years. It’s a mainstay for my tea collection.

Recommended brewing time is 1-3 minutes. I typically steep for about a minute or so, and it is strong enough. It has a subtle peach scent. The peach is less noticeable as I drink it, with the ginger coming in a bit more (but still subtle). It is very much a green tea.

Given to me as a gift, it has become a favorite.

This is one of my everyday teas. I don’t buy many bagged teas, but when I do (mostly for convenience/travel/work) it’s often Republic of Tea. This turns the prettiest purple color, and it doesn’t have the artificial taste that many fruity teas have. I always have a tin of this on hand.

this is my most favorite tea in the world.
i like it iced & warm.

Strong Blend. Refreshing Aroma. Nice Cuppa. Fun Stuff.