Large Iced Tea Pouches
The flavors of strawberry, basil, green tea AND lemon balm all come through in a well-balanced blend! I love this tea!
This is my go-to if I don't want plain black iced tea. It's simple, light, and refreshing. I love the fruity herbal blend.
We really enjoyed this iced tea. Not our go-to, but it’s a nice change of pace.
This is a very refreshing tea for summer. Neither flavor is overwhelming. The instructions are clear, and the pouches make steeping easy. I love it so much I signed up for auto-ship
R of T’s fresh and fruity green iced tea is a hot weather staple that is perfect paired with classic summer menus or enjoyed solo. Featuring sweet and savory elements, this clean, crisp refresher boasts a delightfully light apple-berry blend which ends with a surprise twist of basil, creating a complex—yet deeply-thirst-quenching—quality!
It has a good and different flavor. I like that is caffeinated and a favorite flavor Strawberry. The basil is ok just wonder if there was a better pairing. Would love to have a berry blend for Ice tea. We will reorder.
I’ve been buying this for over five years. Makes delicious iced tea.
All i could taste was basil and it was bitter
This drink is best made cold steeped in the fridge overnight- I find that is enough time to let the flavor really come out in a lovely and subtle way. Makes a good layering tea as well, pairing the steep with a elderflower tea has made all the difference.
interesting, but not my favorite. I always find green tea to be more bitter than I care for. If you like that, this would be great.
Iced is absolutely the most enjoyable preparation of this tea! The flavors of strawberry and basil are light but delightful. The strawberry proved much more present.
The taste of this is good (it has a lot of apple flavor, but the other flavors are there). However, it’s a fairly weak flavor. I use two bags and no ice to make this, and just pour it over ice. Otherwise, it’s too weak.
I love both strawberries and basil very much. While the basil is very present, I needed more strawberry. I added a little strawberry crystal light and it was perfect for me. Could drink this all summer long.
One of my favorite iced teas for quenching thirst. Light, bright & flavorful!
S MUCH AS I LOVE THE IDEA ,the flavor is not nearly as vibrant as the others that contain hibiscus and blueberry. I am a huge cold brew fan, and drink it all winter if possible. This one, however , I went thru very quickly as I had to put multiple bags in the water to taste it
This is one of my favorites. It's light and fruity
Smells and tastes great.
This is my favorite iced tea flavor! I usually make a gallon or two at a time so I only need to brew it every few days. I add some Stevia and it's perfect. My only suggestion would be to make the large pouches in bigger packs so I don't have to order so many tins at once.
This tea was bought so my husband and I could change up our iced tea and it has a nice flavor, not to strong and pretty refreshing.
Like the flavors. Not overpowering with flavors!
This tea has such a fantastic flavor. I occasionally add fresh strawberries and basil to it as a special treat, but it isn't needed. It's such a wonderful drink on a hot day!
This iced tea is my best one, I recommend it!
This is going to be one of my new favorite sun teas! The strawberry flavor really comes thru crisp & clear. I love green tea and the hint of basil is nice & complimentary.
We tried this because we love strawberries and basil and it certainly does not disappoint. I keep a pitcher made at all times as even our guests ask for it. I sweeten it with a little honey or agave and serve over ice.
Thanks to the Beatles for the above but it kind of says it all. This is an excellent iced tea for right now. It's 100 plus degrees in Texas for the foreseeable future and this really helps. Not very much basil but I love it anyway. Especially good when mixed with a couple of teabags of Cuppa Cake Strawberry Shortcake.
This is my favorite ice tea..I can go through a carafe' a day! The flavor has strawberry mixed with a kick of spice thru the addition of basil.
This sweet strawberry flavor has a refreshing hit of basil with a smooth green in the background. A go to for a nice caffeine boost mid-day.
Of all the iced teas I've tried, i like this one and the mango one the best. It's nice with some honey to sweeten it up a little.
When I started trying the pitcher sized ice tea pouches, this was one of the first flavors I tried and it remains one of my favorite. The touch of basil with the fruitiness of the strawberry is just awesome!
I love this tea! It tastes great and makes a change from a plain ice tea. Just wish each bag made a gallon jug.
Refreshing Summer Beverage
It's nice to have an iced-tea option that's not in the sweet fruit punch category
Such a great combo of flavors for a refreshing warm weather drink. I love this blend!
This is nice on its own, but if you drink it while eating anything, the flavor gets washed out quickly. I love the convenience of the large bags though, and will buy again.
Featuring refreshing green tea infused with ripe strawberries and the added delight of basil, R of T's crisp and cool thirst-quenching concoction tickles the tastebuds with its nicely-balanced blend of fruity-sweet and savory-herbal elements. Makes a wonderful accompaniment to seasonal picnic and barbecue favorites or as a standalone sipper on sizzling summer days! Either way, it's basil-berry bliss!!!!
Great taste, just the right amount of caffeine when you need a little kick Love it
I love this tea--it's great iced, with a sweet strawberry flavor and a nice hint of basil. I think they pair together well, but I could see someone disliking this if 1) they didn't like sweet strawberry flavor (not cloyingly sweet, but it is on the sweet side vs. the tart side), or 2) they found the basil too "green" or weird tasting in a fruity iced tea. Pro tip (aka I have student loan debt and am always looking for ways to save $ tip): I double the amount of water and steep for twice as long.
I tried this tea a long time ago and, even added additional strawberries to the brew, still couldn't handle the taste. Not to mention, caffeine is a real no-no for me. Begging the folks at Republic of Tea, please make a Hibiscus version of this tea. Thank you.
This tea is fabulous! It has a strong, fresh strawberry flavor and the hint of basil really comes through and compliments it well. Don't over steep it hough because it will turn bitter.
Unique flavor that is extremely refreshing with inviting aroma
This makes an excellent flavored iced tea! Love the fruity fresh taste. Will be enjoying this all summer!
A very refreshing iced tea. The basil is so subtle that my family don't realize it's there, just the refreshing taste of strawberry green tea.
Love the strawberry flavor and the notes of basil. It adds to the refreshing taste of a iced tea! Great summertime (or anytime) tea.
I love this light, refreshing iced tea. I like the combination of the flavors, which are subtle but enough to make it interesting.
I love the strawberry basil iced tea but I can't detect the basil. I know it shouldn't be overpowering but I don't even get a hint of it and that's unfortunate.
Love this tea~ very refreshing!
This isn't my favorite tea but I do like it. The basil was a little strong at first and overpowered the strawberry but now I can taste both.
I enjoy the flavor of this tea quite a bit, but don't find myself reaching for it as often as other of the iced teas. It's really nice to make when I can share it with a group, because it has a fun and unique but well balanced flavor. Drinking it alone, the flavor gets to be too much after sipping it for a couple of days. It does make for a nice bubble tea flavor variety, if you steep with less water to make the flavor stronger.
If you love strawberry, basil and green tea flavors, sit back & enjoy s tall glass of this tea over ice! I often add a few slices of fresh strawberries or some crushed blueberries to my glass, if I want to amp up the berry flavor.
I tried this tea last summer& loved it so naturally I had to have it this summer.
I could not taste any strawberry or basil no matter how many tea bags I used
This tea smells delightful however any hint of strawberry or basil is overwhelmed by the flavor of green tea. I was expecting much more flavor and will not purchase this one again.
This is my new favorite for making sun tea! It is so light and refreshing!
This tea is so light and refreshing. On a hot summer day it is flavorful without being overpowering.
There is no scent or taste-even slightly-of strawberry or basil. I am disappointed as I really was looking forward to this tea. Every tea I have ordered has been great. Not sure what happened to this one.
I add fresh strawberries to this and it makes a wonderful summertime iced tea, I will be buying this often.
I'm enjoying this tea very much. The strawberry flavor is subtle with a more basil forward taste.
The tea is mild and so refreshing.
Great for sipping on my back porch while working!
Wonderful and refreshing!
This is the perfect tea flavor for summer! I can get my daily dose of green tea with a delicious strawberry basil twist. I'll be enjoying this through summer and into fall.
I love this tea and it always goes over great with guests. A nice balance of flavors that is slightly sweet, herbal, and refreshing. It is delicious without added sweetener, but I find a bit of honey added to the hot water when brewing really brings out the flavors. I have also tried the lavender blueberry and hibiscus and find this one to be the most flavorful.
I expected a little more strawberry and a little less basil. Will not order this again.
Okay. Not great. At first got a lot of strawberry and no basil. After being in refrigerator a day it tasted bland - no flavor at all. Would buy again. Wish I would have tried the Hibiscus Sangria Iced Tea instead. The Blueberry Lavender is ohhh sooo good!
I can taste strawberry more than basil, but there is something there. Very refreshing.
I just posted a review about "Raspberry Basil" tea. I meant Strawberry Basil! Sorry for mistake! The Strawberry Basil tea is delicious!
My pharmacist recommended the Raspberry Basil tea to me, as one she really enjoyed, so I ordered one container of the ice tea pouches. I added a small amount of Stevia to my steeped tea, along with water and ice. This tea is so refreshing and delicious! I'm starting to buy containers for gifts because I think everyone would enjoy it!
I think it is my favorite but like most of them
Drink a couple glasses every day. Best tea ever.
This is a surprisingly delicious tea with sweetness that requires no sugar. And sugar is typically a must for iced tea.
This far exceeded my expectations! Both the strawberry and basil flavors were perfectly balanced. You could definitely taste the basil which I was hoping for and the strawberry was the perfect balance. I will buy again!
This is my favorite iced tea. Breie it stronger and add frozen strawberries. Yum
Bought this as a summer drink to keep in the fridge. I brew it overnight in 1 cup of boiling water. Then I add 2 cups cold water and 1 cup of lemonade. Flavor is subtle but you can taste the strawberry.
I like basil and strawberries so the combination sounded dreamy. The trouble is, once brewed, it tastes strongly of basil with out a hint of strawberry to be sipped.
I like this tea but it is very light on flavor. Probably will not reorder. You do have darling packaging.
I am a fan of basil. However, this tea is so overpowering that even blending it with crushed strawberries didn't help. This could be a very refreshing tea.
We found this Ice Tea to be very disappointing in both taste & smell. You could not tell it was strawberry flavored. It was not refreshing at all to us. Would not purchase this tea again.
Not good.
While I have had green tea on many occasions, I've never had iced green tea, so I thought this sounded interesting. I expected that the Strawberry and Basil would really stand out in contrast to the delicate green tea flavor, but unfortunately I found it rather bland.
The tea is bright and floral. It needs almost no sweetner added. Would purchase year round
This iced tea is very refreshing! Will order again and again.
Our pantry staple
I like this tea. For adding more flavor I let the tea bag in the hot water, a little bit longer.
Just received my tea order and immediately made a pitcher of the Strawberry Basil that I have been so anxious to try. Unfortunately it has a very strong basil taste and not to my liking. I was hoping the strawberry flavor would be predominant with only a hint of the herb but it is the other way around. I will stick with my favorite, BlackBerry Sage, from now on.
I like my tea unsweetened and this one hit the flavor mark. The taste is subtle yet delicious with no weird artificial taste. I'll be making this tea and the peach ginger everyday now.
After growing up drinking straight black tea iced tea in the summer year after year, my husband and I are thrilled to be trying some fantastic new blends this summer including this one. This is just fabulous with anything cooked on the grill. It's refreshing and a perfect blend of strawberry and basil. Everyone has different taste buds so I understand that some folks may find this too heavy on the basil but we think that the flavor is perfect! Keep this one Republic of Tea - it's "Summer in a glass!"
I love the tea flavor, but I don't like the big pouches. I prefer to count my tea bags in the amount I like them when I make a bulk amount. Please sell this in the regular tea bags.
This is our family's favorite iced tea. Very refreshing.
This is a very light and refreshing tea.
This is my go to iced tea. The flavor is really mellow, with a little sweetener this is a delight. It even does good taste things to stevia. Love this tea, and I'm spoiled by its scrumptious flavor and don't even want other iced tea.
I like this tea when I put lots of ice in it best. It is quite strong and has a zing to it.
I love this tea. The flavors are so good and so natural. It is one of my favorites.
I have now bought this several years.It's perfect summer tea. Even ALL the kids love it. Just a perfect ice tea!
I really wanted to like these herb-fruit blends but the herb flavor is much too strong for my taste. I thought it would be a more subtle flavoring. Will try mixing/diluting with black tea.
Brewed 1:1 with black tea... Perfect!
I love this tea but wish the flavor was a little stronger. It's very refreshing and has a clean taste!
I have already bought this as a return buyer. The WHOLE family loves this tea, and always ask for more. Nice hints of basil and strawberry. NOT overpowering, just refreshing. Would even be nice warm.
Two of my favorite food items ever! Strawberries and basil!! Delicious and refreshing with a beautiful color. Adore the large bag iced green tea versions. Thank you Republic!!!
I was worried this might be too sweet but the peppery back note is wonderful. Just ordered another but the large bag this time.
I love the iced teas for Summer parties. We designated drivers, those who don't enjoy spirits can joy these lovely teas and not miss a thing.
I like this tea. Ive had a couple pitchers already. I bought a bunch of the iced tea pouches. The hibiscus sangria is best hands down—perfect balance of bright and sweet but not overly so (and so pretty!). This is good, but more strawberry/less basil would be better. And I really dont like things too sweet AT ALL, so if I feel that way, I suspect for many this will really be too grassy and not enough sweet. I like basil, but this is just a bit much. I might add a touch of honey and see.
Tried this at a party and have been buying it ever since. Wonderfully flavored iced tea.
I am an iced tea addict (unsweetened) and have found the BEST of the BEST! This flavor is flavorful without being overpowering. It's "Sittin' on a front porch on a breezy summer afternoon" tea! You will not be disappointed!
I love this tea! I did find it was much better if the brewing water wasn't quite to the boiling point--there wasn't any associated bitterness.
I tried this tea from a sample with the free catalog. I have discovered all my favorites this way. LOVE this strawberry basil. I make a small pitcher at my desk everyday at work and drink it all day. I start my morning with high caf black tea. Then I go to work and have a hot cup of matcha green tea and then drink the strawberry basil all day. Always excited to discover more favorites. The samples are a brilliant idea.
I really like this iced tea. The flavours are very subtle so it doesn't taste artificial. I haven't tried this yet but I was considering putting some fresh basil in the glass of tea, I am pretty sure it will be delicious!
If you like a more savory and less sweet taste this tea is for you - the Basil overtone is very strong for my taste, I am more of a fruit flavored tea drinker. My friends that like savory flavors and unsweetened tea love this. Just not "my cup of tea".
I much preferred this tea brewed at 1.5 strength (3 pouches for 2 quarts) as I found the flavor too mellow when brewed as instructed. I didn't find the basil to be overpowering. The strawberry came through the most and then a hint of basil.
This tea is a delicate flavor of strawberry which you can taste. The tea is not overly sweet or strong. It taste great with a spoonful of honey as a sweetener I also use raw sugar.
This has just way too much basil flavor for me and not nearly enough strawberry to balance it out. (And this from someone who loves pesto.) As an iced tea product I was expecting something much more "fruity".
I received a sample of this tea and knew I had to buy it. I've been hunting for tea that truly tastes like strawberries for a long time now and I dislike tart teas so that made something hard even worse. Forget best strawberry tea---this is some of the best of any tea I have ever had along with Pineapple Ginger and their Christmas teas. And it's organic!
I cannot say enough about this delicious flavor combination. It has become my favorite iced tea! Best of all, it's perfect without any sweetener. I wish more stores carried it locally.
This tea has a nice flavor that refreshes you on a hot summer day.
Last night I prepared the tea, it was a bit too weak for me. I decided to infuse it with frozen strawberries, and fresh basil hoping that would do the trick. This afternoon it was time for a taste test and I must say my husband I could not be more delighted!!! It is by far the best iced tea I have ever tasted!! I'll be making this one often.
Much like my initial response to the idea of watermelon and mint, my first thought about a strawberry basil combo was "really? ew!" But I went ahead and ordered some in my last shipment because, hey, the packaging is pretty and also because watermelon mint turned out to be such a pleasant and refreshing surprise. Made my first pitcher last night (we are having weird, humid weather here in SF) and I drank four full glasses. The strawberry flavor is perfect and the basil adds a slight herbal complement that makes this truly thirst-quenching.
Wasn't sure about it when I purchased it, but glad I gave it a try! The strawberry isn't overwhelming and the basil adds a clean refreshing note! Great for summertime drinking! Will definitely reorder this one!
I received this in the new catalog and loved it. I just wish it came in the individual cup portions. I enjoyed it warm and cold.
Upon cracking open the canister, one cannot help but smile. The strawberry scent was quite present. Yum! Each large tea bag made a quart of iced tea. I added boiling water to my glass pitcher and steeped on the counter until cool. I did not add ice but chilled in the fridge. I like my tea very potent and so I did add ice to my guest's glass (but not mine), and I also added fresh sliced strawberry and fresh basil mashed in my herb pestle into our glasses. I am sure it would be beautiful to freeze strawberries and mashed basil in ice cube trays and add to your guests glasses - all summer long!
Crisp and refreshing - I love the combination of flavors in this tea and look forward to sipping it all summer long!
Wasn't sure about this flavor combination at first, but I'm glad I bought it! It's naturally sweet and smooth! I received the tin last Friday Saturday, and I've gone through half of it already! Very delicious.
Bought this for Easter dinner. They couldn't get enough and even took some home along with leftovers :). Basil is nice pairing-light refreshing green iced tea.