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March 01, 2005
Berry Blast
Name: Berry Blast
Kathy's Rating: 5.5/10.0
Company: Adagio Teas
Origin of tea: China
Price: $7/5oz (~141.7g)
Tea form: Loose bits of fruit and spices.
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 6 minutes.
Review: Earlier, in my review of Fruit Medley, I voiced apprehension about Berry Blast. So, I was prepared to find this tea unpleasant. Well, as it turns out, Berry Blast is a lot better than Fruit Medley, Strawberry Patch, and especially that icky Dewy Cherry blend. Not tons better, mind you, just somewhat better. This is because the taste is not nearly as tart as the other blends mentioned above have been. So, I was actually able to finish drinking the entire cup without puckering. If you're looking for a berry-based herbal tea from Adagio, this is definitely the best of the bunch.
Posted by Kathy at March 1, 2005 10:55 PM