Product: Stash Organics Lemon Ginger Green Tea
Specs: A box of 18 tea bags filled with all-organic ingredients: green tea, ginger root, and lemon grass.
The tea hails from Oregon-based Stash Organics, which was founded by “two hippies” in 1972 and has grown into a Certified B Corporation serving the U.S. and Canada. It offers more than 150 types of caffeinated and herbal teas.
Preparation summary: Steep one tea bag in a cup of hot water (170-180 degrees Fahrenheit) for 1 to 3 minutes.
High Points: Pow! This stuff delivers a fast-acting caffeine punch through the sharp, catchy flavors of ginger, lemon grass and green tea. The latter is most prevalent on the palate. A single cup of this earthy brew in the morning will rev your chakras for a good chunk of the day.
Low Points: Nothing in the blend offers sweetness. So a spoonful of sugar or honey may be needed by some to smooth out the bitter essence.
Average retail price: $3.95
Availability: Most major grocery stores, specialty shops, and the Stash website.