Iced tea tasting: Republic of Tea Watermelon Mint Black

Republic of Tea has been putting out a bunch of new teas specifically for icing, in large pouches.  I picked up the Watermelon Mint Black because it sounded interesting.  I'm really quite pleased with my choice.  Definitely some of the best tea I've had recently.

The watermelon comes out most strongly in the scent.  It's not a sickly sweet Jolly Rancher watermelon smell.   It's a clean and crisp smell, just barely sweet, that is full of summer.  The taste is minty at first, and then slightly sweet in the finish.   It reminds me of fresh fruit salad with mint.  This tea does not need sugar or sweetener unless you are a Texan.  It's definitely a keeper.