Organic Herb, Fruit Iced Teas from Blue Buddha

The new iced tea is available in four varieties: lemon-elderflower, raspberry-hibiscus, cherry-lavender and blueberry-rose

Blue Buddha, Willowbrook, Ill., combines herbs, organic tea, fruit and plant extracts to create its organic wellness tea. The iced tea is available in four varieties: lemon-elderflower, raspberry-hibiscus, cherry-lavender and blueberry-rose. A 14-ounce serving of the blueberry-rose flavor contains 40 calories and 10 grams of sugar. It’s made with organic Fair Trade sugar and organic stevia. It’s sold for a suggested retail price of $2.99 per 14-ounce glass bottle. The tea is available at Wegman’s in the Northeast; Diergerg’s in St. Louis, Mo.; Raley’s in California and Tunie’s in Florida.

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