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February 23, 2026 1 min read

By Nicole Bonaccorso, Everyday Health
Published February 23, 2026
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Just because the weather is warming up doesn’t mean anyone has to stop their daily tea habit. However, you may want to opt for a brighter flavor, like Republic of Tea’s Wild Blueberry Black Tea. The fruity flavor can be prepared hot or iced, and this canister of unbleached tea bags brews 50 cups.
“I was surprised by how much I liked this tea,” says Scully. “It has a smooth flavor with a nice, subtle blueberry fruity taste (but it’s not overpowering, either). It reminds me of my Maine camping trips.” Scully adds that this flavor goes well with honey, and that she likes that the tea bags come in a tin that you won’t mind leaving out on your shelf.

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Caramelized brown rice in rich bittersweet chocolate? Yes, please! These candies are made with simple ingredients: 65 percent bittersweet chocolate, crisped brown rice, and pure cane sugar. They’re vegan, dairy-free, nut-free, egg-free, and gluten-free (however, they’re manufactured in a facility that processes products containing tree nuts, peanuts, milk, eggs, wheat, and soy).
“My teen tried the crisped rice bar and loved it,” says Campbell. “I was impressed that he liked dark bittersweet chocolate. It’s high quality, with very transparent information on allergens and ingredients.”
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