Invasion of the Red Pandas (herbal tea)
Invasion of the Red Pandas (herbal tea)
Ingredients: Rose hips, hibiscus flowers, goji berries, orange peel, lemongrass, peppermint leaf, raspberry leaf
Good for: Vitamin C & a caffeine-free morning boost
Tastes like: An herbal Arnold Palmer; fruity and bright
Makes you feel like: A red panda munching on their morning snack!
Art by: Maria Sadkova
85 grams / 36 servings (1.5 tsp per 8 oz water)
All ingredients organic and caffeine-free.
Recommended brewing: 200° for 5 minutes
Fruity hibiscus tea for the whole family!
Designed after the world's cutest animal, Invasion of the Red Pandas is a playful blend that is fluffy, red, and cute! It is a fruity tea popular with kids and families in my neighborhood. The delightful aroma and eye-catching appearance of the loose leaf make it a very popular gift around the holidays.
The cover sums up the blend pretty well – colorful, fun, and zesty! Hibiscus, rose hips, peppermint, & lemongrass taste great and are excellent for overall health. Consider this a cure-all packed with vitamin C! Goji berries steal the show, though. Known as a superfood, they add sweetness and paint a pretty picture as a loose tea. This blend is a great alternative for those who are sensitive to caffeine, but want a little pep in their step. It also makes for a refreshing, ruby red iced tea on a hot day!
Vinyl Pairing: The Decemberists - Picaresque (Kill Rock Stars, 2005)
One of my favorite records from college—the instrumentation is too darn pretty. Recorded in a church in the mid-aughts by Portland indie-folk-pop-rockers at a time in their career when they were striding high. Fantastic songs, including the 8-minute opus, "Mariner's Revenge Song."
Further Listening: The Crane Wife (2006); Bright Eyes - Cassadaga (2007)
