The Republic of Tea Passion Fruit Papaya Black Tea — 50-Count Tea Bags, Tropical & Aromatic

Wake up your tea collection with a fruity, island-inspired option: The Republic of Tea Passion Fruit Papaya Black Tea combines full-bodied black tea leaves with natural tropical flavors and a hint of sunflower petals. Each tea bag is crafted to produce a lively, aromatic brew that works well straight, with a splash of milk, or chilled over ice for a refreshingly exotic beverage.

What does this Passion Fruit Papaya blend taste like?

This tea delivers a layered profile: sturdy black tea provides the backbone while passion fruit and papaya offer sweet-tart and honeyed fruit tones. Sunflower petals add a delicate floral touch and smooth the overall finish, making the cup bright but balanced.

• Primary notes: ripe passion fruit and papaya—fruity, slightly tangy, and sweet.
• Base: robust black tea for structure and color.
• Accents: sunflower petals bring a subtle floral softness.
• Best served: hot, with milk, or iced for a tropical refresher.

How should I brew it to get the best flavor?

Follow straightforward steeping to extract the tea’s character without bitterness: use freshly boiled water, pour over the tea bag, and steep briefly. Shorter steep times highlight the fruit notes; longer steeping intensifies the black tea base.

• Water temperature: rolling boil (about 212°F / 100°C).
• Ratio: one tea bag per 6 oz (180 ml) of water.
• Steep time: 3–5 minutes—3 minutes for fruit-forward, 5 minutes for a stronger black tea taste.
• Iced method: double-brew strength or steep, chill, then pour over ice to retain flavor.

What ingredients are used and how much caffeine is in each cup?

The ingredient list is simple: premium black tea leaves, sunflower petals, and natural flavorings that recreate passion fruit and papaya. As a black tea, it contains caffeine—typically significantly less per cup than an equivalent-sized cup of coffee—but more than most decaffeinated or herbal options.

• Ingredients: black tea, sunflower petals, natural flavors.
• Caffeine note: lower than coffee per similar serving, but present.
• Allergens: does not list major allergens; check packaging for updates.
• Diet-friendly: vegan and dairy-free when brewed without milk.

Can I use these tea bags for recipes or iced drinks?

Absolutely—this tropical blend adapts well to cold-brew, cocktails, mocktails, and culinary uses like poaching fruit or flavoring syrups. Its bright fruit notes stand up in ice drinks and mix pleasantly with citrus, mint, or a splash of sparkling water.

• Iced tea: steep strong, chill, and serve over ice with a citrus wedge.
• Cold brew: steep overnight in cold water for a smoother result.
• Cocktails: pair with rum or light spirits and fresh lime.
• Kitchen uses: infuse simple syrup or poaching liquid for desserts.

Who is this tea for? If you enjoy bold black teas with a fruity twist, like tropical flavors, or want an easy iced tea that tastes of island fruit, this 50-count box from The Republic of Tea fits the bill. It suits morning cups for those who want a flavorful wake-up, afternoon iced refreshments, and bartenders or home cooks seeking a reliable tropical flavor source. Choose this blend when you want dependable black tea strength combined with a lively passion fruit and papaya character.

Ingredients

Fine Black tea, sunflower petals, natural passion fruit, papaya and pineapple flavoring