When I received the latest The REPUBLIC of TEA catalog it came with a round black tea bag of one of their best-selling teas - Ginger Peach. I’ve had a lot of their loose leaf tea, so I was very curious to try their round bagged tea. The tea enclosed in the bag was finely cut. It was not a full leaf tea. The scent of the dried tea was very peachy. I placed the bag (these are the round bags minus the traditional string and label tag) in a cup of water that was just below a boil. I let the tea steep for 3 minutes. It brewed to form a very dark liquor. The scent of sweet peach lingered in the steam, but the flavor revealed more of a ginger dominance. The peach didn’t disappear, but it was certainly covered by the ginger flavor. Now, that’s not necessarily a bad thing for the ginger lovers. Besides, it’s called Ginger Peach not Peach Ginger. The label doesn’t reveal an origin for the finely cut tea. I felt that a touch of sweetener would be best for this cup. The sweetener helps bring out the peach flavor. This tea is certainly flavorful, and it will not disappoint those of you that enjoy the benefits and flavor of ginger. If you are a peach fanatic, this will not wow you. The REPUBLIC of TEA has such a wide variety of teas. Find one that sounds good to you, and have no fear ordering from The REPUBLIC of TEA. I’ve had nothing but pleasant experiences with this company. Ginger Peach is no exception.

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