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drank White Hibiscus with Lime and Ginger by Twinings
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If Twinings wanted to reach the crowd that says ‘idgaf about health benefits, give me something that tastes good’, they might have luck renaming this

Ginger Spice Mojito.

And in this moment, I realize mojitos have spearmint, this does not. It however tastes remarkably like a mojito.

Licorice is the second ingredient — Don’t be fooled! It gives that slight hint of syrupy taste and body like I’d get in a mojito. The lime and ginger are well balanced, the clove and cinnamon are perfect touches. White hibiscus? Has anybody here had it before? Maybe it provides some tangy tart? Twinings call this uplifting and I agree!

I did a thing and took the last bag from the tea drawer. And I don’t regret doing it.

Flavors: Cinnamon, Citrus Zest, Clove, Ginger, Licorice, Lime, Tangy

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gmathis
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That’s not one I’ve seen before. I don’t normally associate Twinings with anything that far … out there …

Todd
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Ooh, gotta be on the lookout for this one!

Mastress Alita
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I’m pretty sure that is the tea you bought in Manzanita from the corner store, Todd. As I recalled, you did like it… did you take the box home? It may be in your cupboard already…

Todd
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Oh right, now I remember. It was good. I don’t think I took it home… I definitely don’t have it now.

Lexie Aleah
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I think several of the teas in this lineup use white hibiscus. I’ve been eyeing some of these teas as well. I feel like I remember on Steepster people saying that white hibiscus was usually milder in tartness than regular hibiscus.

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gmathis
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That’s not one I’ve seen before. I don’t normally associate Twinings with anything that far … out there …

Todd
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Ooh, gotta be on the lookout for this one!

Mastress Alita
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I’m pretty sure that is the tea you bought in Manzanita from the corner store, Todd. As I recalled, you did like it… did you take the box home? It may be in your cupboard already…

Todd
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Oh right, now I remember. It was good. I don’t think I took it home… I definitely don’t have it now.

Lexie Aleah
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I think several of the teas in this lineup use white hibiscus. I’ve been eyeing some of these teas as well. I feel like I remember on Steepster people saying that white hibiscus was usually milder in tartness than regular hibiscus.

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