Argo Tea

Product Type:Tea: Sweetened; Container: 13.5 oz Glass
BevNET Review: Argo’s Green Tea Ginger Twist is a very enjoyable sugar sweetened tea. The key flavors in the drink are green tea, lemon, ginger, and vanilla, with the ginger being what really sets this drink apart. There are what appear to be ginger pieces floating throughout, despite the fact that the drink is not overly spicy. The tea itself is very smooth, lacking that grassy flavor that is sometimes found in green tea beverages. The sweetness is spot on, with 100 calories and 28g of sugar per bottle. And speaking of the bottle, it is definitely a standout effort. While 13.5 oz. seems rather small, they’ve created something that’s very eye catching and polished looking. The full wrap label is clear with a design that feels sophisticated and upscale. It’s definitely one of the best looking RTD tea products that we’ve seen in a while. Overall, great taste and packaging make this a solid entry into the category.Reviewed on: 6/13/2011

Product Type:Tea: Sweetened; Container: 13.5 oz Glass
BevNET Review: While we really loved the Green Tea Ginger Twist and Carolina Honey varieties, the rest of the Argo Tea line needs some work. Pomegranatea is the best of the other flavors. Using a rooibos tea and 13 percent pomegranate juice concentrate, Pomegranatea is a fairly well balanced and refreshing product. However, it almost drinks more like a juice than a tea. The product is packaged like the rest of the line, which is to say that the proprietary bottle will definitely catch eyes on the store shelf. One thing that we don’t like is the product name, Pomegranatea, which rolls off the tongue in a clunky way. Calling it “Pomegranate Tea” might be slightly less clever, but it’s definitely more functional and straightforward. Overall, a good entry that has an interesting balance of juice and tea, but it’s still far from what you’ll find in the Green Tea Ginger Twist and Carolina Honey flavors. Reviewed on: 6/13/2011

Product Type:Tea: Sweetened; Container: 13.5 oz Glass
BevNET Review: Using a simple set of ingredients often makes for a better product – and Carolina Honey, which is made with black tea, sugar, honey, and lemon juice, definitely proves the point. If you like tea with honey, you’ll really enjoy this product, starting with the strong honey aroma that quickly hits your nose. From there, the product’s smooth black tea body goes perfectly with the honey, sugar, and lemon (which also adds a bit of balance). All in all, this product is possibly the best use of honey that we’ve ever seen in a beverage. On the outside, the 13 oz. proprietary glass bottle is extremely attractive. We really like the large flat cap and the bottle appears to be something that was designed to be reusable. The graphics are clean and sophisticated, with a honey bee image used to call attention to the use of honey as an ingredient. Overall, one of the best tasting and looking tea products that we’ve sampled in a while. Reviewed on: 6/13/2011