Takeya USA Loose Leaf Black Tea 'tropical black'

Tea Information:
Tea: tropical black
Type: Black Tea
Packaging: Loose Leaf
Company: Takeya USA
Purchase: Here
Description: A TROPICAL BURST OF FLAVOR
(caffeinated)

Papaya, mango, pineapple, and coconut pieces add a tropical burst of fresh flavor to brisk black tea. Takeya Tropical Black Flash Chill Iced Tea is made with premium, whole leaf black tea and natural fruit pieces for an exceptional glass of iced tea.

Each Takeya tea is designed to ensure the most flavorful iced tea using our foil packets to lock in freshness and flavor. The packets are pre-measured to take out the guesswork, use one packet for the 1 quart Tea Maker and two for the 2 quart. Simply tear open, brew, chill, and enjoy the most delicious sip, every time.
Ingredients: South Indian Black Tea Blend, Pineapple pieces*, Papaya pieces*, Natural Passion Fruit Flavoring, Natural Mango Flavoring, Mango pieces*, Safflower, Coconut Pieces, Natural Pineapple Flavoring, Natural Coconut Flavoring
*dried fruit pieces preserved in cane sugar
Origin: South India

Steep Information:
Amount: 2 packets
Water: 2 QT room temperature
Tool: Takeya flash chill
Steep Time: overnight in fridge
Served: Cold

Tasting Notes:
Dry Leaf Smell: green, fruity, sweet, sour finish, citrus, floral
Steeped Tea Smell: very faint floral and fruity
Flavor: sweet, fruity, finish is floral then vegetal
Body: Medium
Aftertaste: perfumy
Liquor: translucent orange-yellow-green

Very enjoyable iced tea, bonus for not needing to measuring and being easy to make

Rating: 3/4 leaves

Leaf system:
1=Bleh! not again if it were free
2=Acceptable, if it were free or there were limited other tea options
3=I might purchase this tea from time to time, or select it while out
4=A staple in our cupboard from now on, I will purchase and keep purchasing

I received this product for free in return for writing a review. All my reviews are as unbiased as possible, whether I buy or receive free product. I accept no other compensation other than free product.

Takeya USA Loose Leaf Rooibos Tisane 'coconut lime rooibos'

Tea Information:
Tea: coconut lime rooibos
Type: Rooibos a.k.a. Red Tisane (Tea is technically only from the camellia sinensis plant)
Packaging: Loose Leaf
Company: Takeya USA
Purchase: Here
Description: Earthy green rooibos blends with rich coconut, papaya, pineapple and zesty lime peel to (nearly) transport you to the tropics. Harvested in South America, green rooibos leaves are caffeine free and brew to reveal a smooth and clean flavor
Ingredients: organic green rooibos, coconut pieces, natural coconut flavor, pineapple, lemon myrtle, mango, papaya, lime peel, natural lime oil flavor

Steep Information:
Amount: 2 packets
Water: 2 QT room temperature
Tool: Takeya flash chill
Steep Time: overnight in fridge
Served: Cold

Tasting Notes:
Dry Leaf Smell: hint of coconut, strong lime
Steeped Tea Smell: lime, fruit
Flavor: fruity, tropical, lime finish
Body: medium
Aftertaste: lime, woody
Liquor: cloudy orange green

pretty tasty

Rating: 2/4 leaves

Leaf system:
1=Bleh! not again if it were free
2=Acceptable, if it were free or there were limited other tea options
3=I might purchase this tea from time to time, or select it while out
4=A staple in our cupboard from now on, I will purchase and keep purchasing

I received this product for free in return for writing a review. All my reviews are as unbiased as possible, whether I buy or receive free product. I accept no other compensation other than free product.