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Tropical Sun Lemongrass is the brand's pure lemongrass tea: single herb Caribbean distributed lemongrass leaf. Bright citrus character without acidity, the cleanest of the simple herbal teas. Equivalent quality to mainstream UK lemongrass options (Pukka, Heath & Heather, Twinings); Caribbean retail availability is the differentiator. The right cup for Caribbean diaspora households who can't easily find Pukka, and for any drinker who likes a cleaner pure lemongrass flavour over Pukka's three blend complexity.
The product
Pure dried lemongrass leaf (Cymbopogon citratus). Single herb, no flavouring, no other botanicals. The bag is around 1.5g. More on lemongrass as a herb.
How it tastes
Bright, clean lemongrass citrus character, slightly grassy on the back end, no sourness, no astringency. Tastes like fresh lemongrass stalks crushed in hot water; recognisable to anyone who's had Vietnamese pho or Thai tom yum soup. Curator Rating: 4.9/5.
How to brew
- 1 bag in 200ml just boiled water.
- Cover the cup; lemongrass volatile aromatics escape if uncovered.
- Steep 5-7 minutes; longer for a stronger cup.
- Drink unsweetened, or add a teaspoon of honey for a sore throat soothing version.
- Iced: cold brew 4 bags in 1L water with a squeeze of fresh lime, fridge 6-8 hours, serve over ice.
Use cases
- Caffeine free citrus drink, hot or iced.
- Post meal digestive (lemongrass has mild antispasmodic action).
- Pairing with Asian and Caribbean cuisine, Vietnamese, Thai, Cantonese, jerk chicken, curry goat.
- Iced summer drink (cold brews exceptionally well).
- Mild calming evening cup.
- Travel sickness or mild nausea support.
- Substitute for sugary lemonade.
Caffeine
0mg.
Vegan
Yes.
Pricing
Mainstream tier, typically £2-3 per 20-bag pack at Caribbean and African food shops; comparable to other mainstream UK herbal pricing.
FAQ
Caffeine? 0mg.
Vegan? Yes.
Best with? Asian and Caribbean cuisine, particularly Vietnamese and Thai dishes.
Cold brew? Excellent.
Pregnancy? Generally safe in moderation; cap at 2-3 cups daily.
Children? Yes (over 12 months); gentle, non stimulant, naturally sweet.
Tropical Sun Lemongrass vs Pukka Lemongrass & Ginger vs Twinings Cleanse
Tropical Sun: pure single herb lemongrass, Caribbean retail, mainstream pricing. Pukka Lemongrass & Ginger: organic blend with ginger, premium pricing, supermarket everywhere. Twinings Cleanse: lemongrass led wellness blend, mainstream pricing. Tropical Sun is the cleanest pure lemongrass cup of the three; Pukka adds ginger heat; Twinings adds wellness blend complexity. Pick on intensity preference and where you shop.
Curator's note: Tropical Sun Lemongrass is the Caribbean retail version of mainstream lemongrass tea. Equivalent quality; different distribution. Lee, Teas.co.uk, Tunbridge Wells.
In short: Tropical Sun Lemongrass
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Brand | Tropical Sun (UK-based, Caribbean diaspora-focused) |
| Ingredient | Whole-leaf lemongrass, single-herb, in standard teabag format |
| Caffeine | None; caffeine-free herbal |
| UK availability | Caribbean grocers, ethnic foods sections, online specialists |
| Cup character | Clean citrus, bright, grass-fresh; refreshing daytime alternative to green tea |
| Best for | Daytime caffeine-free cup, southeast Asian cuisine pairing, summer iced tea |
What to buy now
Buy Tropical Sun Lemongrass as the value-led everyday citrus-herbal. Compare with Teapigs Pure Lemongrass for the premium variant, lemon verbena tea for the brighter citrus-herb alternative, and a lemongrass-and-ginger blend for the warmed version.
On the shopping side, see the English tea range and loose leaf range.
Reference noted
Lemongrass reading
For brand context see the Tropical Sun deep dive. For wider Caribbean herbal context see the Caribbean bush teas overview.
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