Redbush

I’m trying to stay away from black tea for a bit to regulate the ph levels in my body so it was a Rooibos day for me. This particular Rooibos is REALLY earthy and very clay like, it reminds me of play doh—not that I make a habit of eating/drinking play doh. Meh, it’s not amazing. I’ve had better.

This is my first experience of red tea, and it was pretty good!

Tetley Red Tea is caffeine-free and Tetley claims that it “contains qualities that relieve allergies, ease digestion and help increase iron absorption”. I have no idea if it helped me with anything, but this was a nice tea. Tetley also says that “it also contains minerals that promote healthy skin, teeth and bones.”

I’m no scientist so I have no idea if those are true or not. I drink tea for the feeling and taste (also because I dislike drinking water). Overall, this satisfied my tastes and I am considering buying more after I finish some of the 58 tea bags I bought today.

A lower end Redbush in my opinion. Its an ok tea but lacks the refreshing flavour of better Redbush teas. However it is nice to see that Redbush has got the attention it deserves and maybe with some work Tetley can crack it.

One for someone looking to try Redbush without leaving their comfort zone.

A shade brighter and shade better than regular Tetley’s

A passable rooibos, not particularly flavoursome (though it does have that odd ‘Tetley taste’ somehow, so maybe someone who regularly drinks Tetley tea would like it)

Probably won’t buy it again but if it came down to a choice between standard Tetley tea and this I’d pick this.