The penultimate mini tin of the “ultimate tea sampler” from Solstice Tea Traders. I figured it would taste pretty much identical to the “Red Fruit Cocktail” hibiscus fruit tea sampler, since often hibiscus fruit teas just sort of taste all the same (I mean, I love them, but they do tend to be pretty samey to me). This one actually does taste quite a bit different, though. “Red Fruit Cocktail” was a strong hibi tea, with a thick syrupy mouthfeel and a strong red berry/fruit punch flavor. This tea isn’t as strong on the hibi notes, leaving it a bit more thin in mouthfeel and not as tart (personally I prefer my hibi strong because I like that thick and syrupy feel and the tartness, but I imagine this would be more approachable to others). The apple in the blend is also a pretty strong flavor and adds a lot more sweetness. The rhubarb flavoring is pretty nice, and does leave a little tartness in the aftertaste. I personally prefer the “Red Fruit Cocktail” of the two hibi fruit blends because I like the added oomph, but this is nice too.
Flavors: Apple, Fruity, Hibiscus, Rhubarb, Sweet, Tart
