A trip to World Market. Tea review: Get Clean and Vanilla Almond by The Republic of Tea

Can I just begin this post by saying how amazed I am that I did not know this place existed in my previous 24 years of life?! Whenever I schedule a trip there for random snacks, house ware etc., I always find myself in another aisle looking at something I don't need. Everything is wonderful. The place makes me wish I owned my own house already.

Back to the story....

I went to World Market one sunny morning because I had been searching online for decent teas. I discovered The Republic of Tea and found out they sold them there. I purchased Get Clean red tea and Vanilla Almond black tea.

The Get Clean red tea has milk thistle, Indian sarsaparilla, dandelion, chicory, burdock, clover with vanilla and almond flavors. 

Best sipped hot and sometimes with a touch of milk and honey. For all its purposes, which I have experienced first hand (consuming about 2-3 cups in one day), it tastes very good. The spices complement the rooibos. It is not at all a delicate tea and can taste bitter if over-steeped. On slow mornings this is a good pick me up. 

9/10 because I like spicy red teas and it does detoxify your body.

My second purchase reminds me a lot of the Almond Milk Teas from Boba chains. Once you open the tin you will be able to inhale the strong scent of the almonds. Vanilla and almond go perfectly in this black tea infusion. It is a favorite among Republic of Tea buyers. 

I prefer this beverage hot with milk and honey. Although I may try it iced next time to recreate the Almond Milk Tea Boba I always used to get.

I give this a 10/10 because it is delicious and costs $9.99 for 50 tea bags.


A week after enjoying these teas I went back to World Market to buy a carafe for the loose tea leaves. I was able to find a simple 10 oz. glass carafe with a small strainer. The holes in it were still big enough for some leaves to go through but that doesn't destroy the tea experience for me. It was also spill-proof and handy for school.

Here is the URL: http://www.worldmarket.com/product/glass-tea-carafe-red-chrryblsm.do?&from=fn

There are better travel mugs out there, I saw one in Teavana ($30+) and David's Tea (Davidstea.com). I decided on the above because of the price. The teas I will be reviewing here are usually chosen through determination of good quality with low price. I will have to control my tea spending though since I am making this a full on hobby.