Quick answer
Choose Pomegranate Raspberry for a brisk, berry-forward black tea that ices beautifully. Pick Crimson Guava for a lighter, tropical green tea with mango-guava notes.
Base tea changes the body and caffeine
Pomegranate Raspberry uses a black tea base, giving it a fuller body and moderate caffeine. Crimson Guava is green-tea based, so it's lighter and has less caffeine. This affects both the mouthfeel and how the fruit flavors come through.
Fruit profile: berry vs tropical
The flavor notes tell the story. Pomegranate Raspberry delivers brisk citrus pomegranate with freshly picked raspberry. Crimson Guava is a tropical fruit salad of guava and mango. One is tangy and bright, the other sweet and lush.
Tradeoffs at a glance
- Flavor intensity: Pomegranate Raspberry has a bolder, tangier fruit punch from black tea and citrus. Crimson Guava is softer and sweeter, with tropical fruit taking the lead.
- Caffeine level: Black tea base (Pomegranate Raspberry) has moderate caffeine; green tea base (Crimson Guava) has less. Neither is high-caffeine, but the difference matters if you avoid stimulants.
- Best serving style: Pomegranate Raspberry is described as making a wonderful iced tea. Crimson Guava's light green tea base works well hot or iced, but the tropical flavors shine at cooler temperatures. Brew both as iced tea for maximum fruit flavor, but expect a stronger, more tannic base from the black tea version.
Product facts
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Pomegranate Raspberry: Light and fruity black tea with brisk citrus pomegranate and mouth watering raspberry. Contains black tea, rose hip, guarana seeds, seabuckthorn, goji berries, raspberry pieces, cornflower petals, natural flavors. The black tea base and guarana seeds add a gentle energy lift, making this a good morning or iced tea option.
Pomegranate Raspberry
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Crimson Guava: Lively and fruity green tea with guava and mango notes. Contains green tea, mango pieces, goji berries, jasmine flowers, rose petals, natural flavor. The green tea base keeps it light and refreshing, ideal for a caffeine-sensitive afternoon or a hot summer day.
Crimson Guava
Which one fits you?
Best for
- Berry lovers who want a tea that doubles as a morning pick-me-up
- Iced tea fans who prefer a bold, tangy brew
Not for
- Those who dislike tannic black tea or want a caffeine-free option
- Anyone seeking a purely herbal, non-caffeinated fruit tea
