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January 15, 2005
Strawberry Patch
Name: Strawberry Patch
Kathy's Rating: 4.0/10.0
Company: Adagio Teas
Origin of tea: China
Price: $7/5oz (141.7g)
Tea form: Loose bits of berries, rosehip, orange peel, and hibiscus flower.
What they say: A delicious blend of natural fruits and spices that brews up a mouthwatering cup of herbal tea. Entirely caffeine free, it holds a special appeal for kids and sweet-toothed adults. Yet contains no sugar or other sweeteners. The flavor is all natural, emanating from black currants, raspberries, elderberries, bilberries, hibiscus flowers and rosehip peels. Highly addictive; Please proceed with caution!
Preparation method: Pour boiling water over tea. Steep for 7 minutes.
Review: There's too little strawberry, and too much rosehip in this infusion. The taste was too sour for my liking, although I'll bet that it's high in vitamin C. So, at least I'm getting a dose of vitamin C. Other than that, there's not a lot of positives about this brew. If you like rosehip tea, perhaps this will suit you. I thought the rosehip was a bit overwhelming. If I were to improve this infusion, I would cut back on the rosehip (or get rid of it altogether), and up the amount of strawberries. Perhaps a touch of vanilla or almond will 'sweeten' the tea as well.
Posted by Kathy at January 15, 2005 05:15 PM