White Pomegranate

Sometimes I really like INTENSE Pom Flavor when done correctly. Sometimes I prefer a more subtle Pom flavor. THIS is one of those more subtle Pom flavors that I am enjoying and appreciating. It’s a nice flavored white. The after taste is more of a Pom/Black Berry type flavor tho. There is a bit of an ‘odd’ texture in the middle of the sip that pops in and out quickly, too. It’s almost like Burts Bees Lip Balm or something. But the texture is brief, thankfully. It’s not bad, just something I noticed.

Overall – this is fairly pleasant.

I’m thinking it would be even better iced.

Another one of the Revolution tea sachets I picked up last weekend. It’s so weird to me that they sell white tea at a truck stop, because you know the hot water that comes out of the coffee machine is probably too hot for it.

Anyway, I love pomegranates but haven’t tried too many pomegranate teas (yet). This one smells kind of general sweet-fruity dry, and it’s hard for me to put my finger on one particular fruit flavor. Brewed the aroma develops more and I get distinct notes; pomegranate, yes, but also perhaps black currant or other berries. It smells pretty nice, and the initial sip has a pleasant taste, but there’s some bizarre aftertaste on the back of the sip that tastes artificial. It’s a distinct taste that I recognize, but I can’t put my finger on it right now… lipstick? Weird flavored lip balm? It’s something like that (I’m not wearing either). Definitely weird and off-putting. On some sips I don’t really get it at all, but on some it’s really strong. Maybe it’s just my sachet, and without the aftertaste this would be a nice, light, fruity tea.

Crisp, fruity and lightly flavorful, this tea is great both hot or iced. The pomegranate seeds add good flavor and the health benefits of the tea makes it a good way to stay pumped with full of antioxidants.

A flavourful brew bursting with fruity and floral goodness. I heart this tea!

For the first 2-3 minutes of steeping, this tea produces a strong and distinctive aroma of pomegranate. Letting it steep longer brings out the floral aromas. You can steep this tea for as long as you like and it doesn’t have a bitter or sour taste. If you look close enough, you’ll be able to spot bits of dried pomegranate seeds in each teabag.

I love the 2nd brew best**. It’s the perfect beverage to start your day with. (:

**Add brown sugar or honey for best results.

Had this at my oldest friend’s wedding yesterday. I’ve known her since we were 4 years old. Crazy.

The temp of the hot water at the venue was too high for a bai mu dan (as I was expecting) but it still turned out okay. It steeped a light brown/ yellow color (it looked more like a color characteristic of a green tea). I suspect the leaves got “cooked” a little.

It tasted pretty good. The pomegranate flavoring was genuine and not cloying or overwhelming. It had some slightly cocoa-y notes mixed in with a pleasantly sour fruity edge. It would have been better with 60 degree F water, but it was fine this way too.

In comparison to Trader Joes white pom tea, I think this one comes in second. It’s not a bad tea by any means, but just doesn’t have as strong of a pom flavor, which I personally love. The white tasted pretty good though! Yeaaah!