Description: When life gives you lemons, reach for this zippy hot pink blend. One sip is enough to turn any frown upside down. Not only is it packed with rooibos, hibiscus and other good-for-you stuff, it’s also unbelievably delicious any way you drink it. Served hot, it’s a tart and tasty throat soother. On ice, it’s an addictively tangy summer refresher. And if you really want to take it to the next level, freeze it into ice cubes and blend them up with some agave and a splash of vodka. Hello, grown-up slushie.
Ingredients: Hibiscus, mango, rooibos, lemon peel, lemon myrtle, lemongrass, stevia, cornflower petals, natural and artificial lime, lemon and sugar cane flavouring.
Allergy Information: Contains sulfites
Caffeine: 0 (Caffeine free)
How to Brew: 1.25 tsp 96°C/205°F 4-5 min
(From DAVIDsTEA: Pink Lemonade)
Steph's Thoughts
I originally got this one on Saturday (2 days ago), but as it was poured for me on the way to a wedding, I didn't have time to write a review. I did pick up a whole bag of it, though, so now I can drink it whenever I want!
My initial thought of this tea was "OOH PINK!" The hibiscus gives it a vibrant pink colour. The Saturday one was a lot more vibrant than today's; part of the reason is that Chris (my TeaGuide on Saturday) let it steep longer than I did. He also put more into the steeper. I have to ration mine because I don't have a giant tin at my disposal. (Oh, but I wish that I did.....)
This is one iced tea that surprisingly tastes just fine without sweetener. I wasn't sure I'd like it without. Saturday's had agave in it, and it was nice and sweet. Today's, I had no time to add sweetener, so I just left it, and it tastes okay. If you want a more juice-y tea, then add sweetener, but if a low-calorie thirst quencher is what you're after, this one fits the bill.
The taste is fruity, and not overwhelmingly lemony. It is tangy, but in a super way! The Hubby really likes this tea too, and stole a good bit of my first cup. I'm hoarding this second cup! With every sip, I fall more and more in love! (Ha, it was a perfect fit for the wedding on Saturday!! I'm positive the bride would've loved it too, but bright pink tea would have been awful if accidentally spilled on a white wedding dress!) It's the perfect tea to be sipping on a summer afternoon, even if it DOES spontaneously start to hail....
I haven't had this tea hot, but with the lemon, if you add a bit of honey, I can imagine that it would be a super throat soother, with a pretty colour!!!
Another thing that I love about this tea is that it's BEAUTIFUL. You can see the beauty in the pic above. I love the way the pink and the green mix with the orange-y yellow of the mango.... I think I might have to make Tea Art out of this, and go buy another
Verdict: A-frickin-MAZING.
Stop what you are doing and go buy a tin RIGHT THIS VERY SECOND. (no really. It will be worth it!)
