The Republic of Tea launches teas made from grape skins
The Republic of Tea is expanding beyond traditional ingredients with a new range of herbal teas containing grape skins. The grape skins, which are usually used for distilled spirits or discarded after the winemaking process, are sourced from California's famous Sonoma County and blended with fruits and herbs that pair well with each grape. The Sonoma Teas range contains red, white and rosé varieties made from typical grapes for Sonoma, such as Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir and Sauvignon Blanc. The non-alcoholic and caffeine-free blends are packed in quart-sized pouches since the grape skins were too big for regular teabags. A tin of 6 pouches retails for $7.99.