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Well, let me tell ya somethin’ about this here white tea raspberry stuff. I ain’t no fancy pants doctor or nothin’, but I know what tastes good and what don’t.

First off, they call it “white tea,” which sounds all highfalutin, but it’s just tea, you know? Like the kind you drink when you got a sore throat or when it’s cold outside. Only this one, it’s got that raspberry flavor. Now, I like raspberries. Grew up pickin’ ’em in the summertime, sweet and juicy, right off the vine.

This tea, though, it ain’t exactly like pickin’ berries. It comes in these bottles or little bags, and you just pour it over ice or stick it in hot water. Easy as pie, even for an old gal like me. They say it’s good for ya, keeps you healthy and all that. I don’t know about all that science stuff, but it sure does taste nice on a hot day.

I seen some folks sayin’ it’s got somethin’ called “antioxidants.” Sounds like somethin’ you put in your car, but they say it’s good for your heart and keeps you from gettin’ sick. Well, I ain’t been sick in a while, so maybe there’s somethin’ to it. But I reckon eatin’ your vegetables and gettin’ some sunshine does the trick too.

Now, about that raspberry flavor. It’s sweet, but not too sweet, you know? Like a little bit tart, kinda like a real raspberry. Some of them drinks, they taste like they dumped a whole sugar bowl in there, but this one’s just right. It’s kinda like…refreshin’, I guess you’d say. Makes you feel good when you’re all hot and bothered from workin’ in the garden or cleanin’ the house.

I heard some folks sayin’ you can drink it hot too. Never tried that myself. I’m more of an iced tea kinda gal. But I reckon it’d be nice on a cold winter night, sittin’ by the fire with a warm cup of raspberry tea. Might even put a little honey in it, make it extra sweet and soothing.

• They say it’s got no calories if you get the diet kind. Now, I ain’t never been one to worry too much about calories. I eat what I like, and I work hard, so it all evens out. But if you’re watchin’ your weight, I guess that’s a good thing.
• They also say it’s got a little bit of caffeine in it. Not as much as coffee, but enough to perk you up a bit. I don’t drink coffee, makes me all jittery. But this tea, it gives you a little boost without makin’ you feel like you’re gonna jump outta your skin.

This here Lipton brand, that’s the one I see at the store most of the time. They got all sorts of flavors, but the raspberry one is my favorite. It’s just a good, honest drink. Nothin’ fancy, nothin’ complicated. Just plain good tea with a little bit of raspberry flavor. And that’s all I need, really.

Some folks, they like to get all fancy with their drinks. They add this and that, and make it all complicated. But me, I like to keep things simple. A glass of iced white tea raspberry, that’s all I need to make me happy. It’s a taste of summer, a taste of home, all in one little bottle or bag.

So, if you’re lookin’ for a good drink, somethin’ that’ll quench your thirst and make you feel good, give this white tea raspberry a try. You might just like it. And if you don’t, well, more for me, I reckon.

One more thing, they say you shouldn’t give it to young’uns, somethin’ about it not bein’ good for ’em. I don’t know why, but I always say better safe than sorry. So keep it for the grown-ups, and let the little ones drink their milk or juice.

Alright, I think I’ve said just about all I gotta say about this here white tea raspberry. It’s good, it’s tasty, and it’s easy to make. What more could you want? Now, if you’ll excuse me, I think I’ll go pour myself a glass right now.

Tags: [white tea, raspberry tea, Lipton, iced tea, healthy drinks, summer drinks, refreshing, antioxidants, low calorie, caffeine]