Chunky Watermelon

I purchased this at a local Natural Grocers under Natural Grocers packaging, but it is the same tea offered from Tiesta so I’m recording it here rather than creating a duplicate under the Natural Grocers name.

This is the last of the chunky herbal teas I brought home from Natural Grocers, which I’ve been preparing as coldbrew waiting for our weather to change to fall here. It’s very tasty! I rank it just above the “Maui Mango” and just below the “Blueberry Wild Child,” both of which I also really enjoyed.

I wouldn’t call the flavor of this tisane “watermelon” persay, but it has that really sweet “melon” flavor that tastes like a cross between cantalope and honeydew that is popular in Japanese snacks, and it makes a very refreshing iced tea. It is very naturally sweet, and I want to try adding some Co2 to see how close it can come to a melon-flavored Ramune.

It’s a pretty servicable alternative to Lupicia’s melon teas at a lower price point and easier accessibility. Like all chunky fruit teas, though, you don’t get a lot of bang for your buck since the bags are weightier and it requires quite a bit of material to get a nicely flavored brew.

This is another one from AliceG. I’ve had some pretty great watermelon teas, but this one is a bit weak. Even overleafed, it’s still weak. The flavor is pleasant, if a bit artificial. So I like it, but I would choose a watermelon blend from DavidsTEA instead. Still pleasant enough, though the artificiality is more obvious as it cools. Definitely not my favorite Tiesta flavor.

This tastes JUST like watermelon, especially when it’s chilled. It’s creepy how close the taste is to the real thing. Such a great drink when you’re pining for summer.