Tiki Tea

Clearly I’ve really been craving fruitier tea this weekend since that’s like 90% of what I brewed up over the last few days. I had this mug just a few hours ago earlier tonight, and it was very enjoyable. It reminds me a lot of Trader Nick’s other blend Drop of Sunlight (inspired by Rapunzel). I think that’s because both have a very sweet, juicy yet kind of tangy and sour tropical pineapple flavour and the same green tea base. However, the blend has undertones of deeper, more “red” tasting fruit notes and a hint of creamy coconut in the finish – so that’s not totally identical even though there’s some flavour overlap.The green tea is also a little stronger tasting overall in this tea. I think I prefer Drop of Sunlight, but both are good.

Got a free sample of this tea with my subscription package.

I definitely used a bit too much water, as it came out somewhat weak. I didn’t measure the tea, the amount looked about right so I just used the whole sample for 16 ounces of water. Clearly my eyeballing needs work, ha ha…

It’s still a pleasant cuppa, just more delicate than I’m sure was intended. To be honest, I’m getting more of a peach flavor than pineapple? Or I guess it could be mango, which often tastes peachy as a flavoring. I do get some of the creamy coconut at the end of the sip, along with a hint of tart pineapple. Nice tea, but gives me more of a peaches & cream vibe with a touch of a tropical twist.

I’m not generally a big fan of tropical green teas, but it was still fun to try. And for free!