The Republic of Tea introduced a line of five Hibiscus Superflower Teas. The teas are caffeine-free herbal teas made with African hibiscus. The line includes Natural Hibiscus, Hibiscus, Hibiscus Vanilla Apple, Hibiscus Key Lime and Hibiscus Pineapple Lychee flavors. The Hibiscus line is available in tins containing 36 unbleached, round tea bags for a suggested retail price of $9.50. The Republic of Tea also introduced Peach Blossom Oolong, Dragon Oolong and special edition Year of the Tiger Tea, which is made in honor of 2010’s Chinese lunar calendar year. The Year of the Tiger Tea is a blend of organic South African rooibos, chocolate and orange peel. In addition, the company added Coconut Cocoa Tea, Double Dark Chocolate Mate and Strawberry Chocolates varieties to its dessert tea line. 

The Republic of Tea, Novato, Calif.
Telephone: 415/382-3400
Internet: www.republicoftea.com
Distribution: National
Ingredients: Natural Hibiscus: Hibiscus flower, sweet blackberry leaf and stevia leaf.