CURTIS Fresh Mojito Green Tea Pyramid Bags, Lime Lemongrass Mint, 20 Count, 1.20 oz

A mojito without the rum. CURTIS Fresh Mojito takes a Chinese green tea and runs lime, lemongrass and mint through it, so the cup comes out bright and cool rather than grassy or heavy.

The flavours arrive in order. Lemongrass first, delicate and a little citrusy. Mint through the middle, which is what gives the tea its freshness. Then a light lime aftertaste that keeps the finish clean instead of sweet. Nothing in it is sugared — the lift comes from the citrus peel and the herbs.

Each pyramid holds whole leaves alongside pieces of citrus peel, mint and lemongrass. The pyramid shape matters here: a flat paper bag presses the leaves together, while the mesh pyramid gives them room to swell and release properly in the water.

Brewing: place one pyramid in 6.8 fl oz (200 ml) of water at 185 degrees F (85 degrees C) and steep for 3 to 5 minutes. Green tea turns bitter in boiling water, so let the kettle stand for a minute before pouring.

For iced tea, brew one pyramid in half the water, let it cool, then pour it over a full glass of ice with a wedge of lime. Mint and lime were made for a cold glass, and this is the blend in the range that handles ice best.

Zero calories, zero sugar and zero sodium per serving. 20 pyramids, 1.20 oz (34 g) net weight.

Store in a closed package away from strong-smelling foods — tea picks up odours quickly.