Red Hot Caboose
Bold black tea with spice, citrus, and a little caboose kick.All aboard for adventure! Red Hot Caboose is a spirited black tea blend crafted in honor of Garner’s iconic red railcar. Smooth Keemun tea lays the track while cinnamon, ginger, and cardamom bring the heat. Orange peel adds a bright pop of citrus, and pink peppercorn ties it all together with a playful sparkle of spice. It’s bold, warming, and full of story — just like the caboose that inspired it.
Created to support the restoration of the Red Caboose, this blend not only tastes good but does good. 20% of proceeds from each purchase will be donated to the Garner Area Historical Society.
For more information about GAHS please visit their website at:
https://www.Garner-Area-Historical-Society.org
Reviews
This blend brews up a light-colored cup and is a softer, more laid-back take on warming spices! The Keemun OP black tea gives the cinnamon, orange peel, pink peppercorn, ginger, and cardamom a lovely base to shine without any one flavor becoming overpowering. It's light, balanced, and lets you appreciate the different spices without feeling heavy. I also enjoyed trying a second brew chai style with white chocolate cold foam and a sprinkle of cinnamon on top. Such a fun blend to experiment with!
A peppery and gingery aroma fills my senses as I open the pouch. The flavor os forward with smooth black Keemun tea. The peppercorn and ginger are present with each sip with a hint of orange zest. Cinnamon on the tongue. This tea is peppery in a more subtle manner paired with the calming black tea.
A nice tea drink on a porch with a view or on a train if you’re lucky enough to be traveling by one.
I received this tea in exchange for my honest review.
This is my favorite of Steep Right Up's warming spice teas. This black tea is incredibly smooth, a whirlwind of peppercorn and cardamom ands ginger lingering and heating your gums. I had been afraid this one would taste like Red Hots, but this tea relies more on sweet cinnamon and potent dry spices with just enough kick. The standouts here are the peppercorn and cardamom, making this blend a perfect mix of a masala and winter chai.
Red Hot Caboose brings together bold Keemun black tea, warming spices, and a bright pop of citrus. I steeped this blend at 200°F for 4 minutes, then added two cubes of raw sugar for a little extra sweetness. Sometimes that little addition turns a good cup into an extra-special treat! This was bright, yet warm and perfect tea for a nice cool fall day.
From the very first sip, you get a perfect balance of warming spices and bright citrus. The spices are incredibly well-blended without being overpowering, and the Keemun base was an excellent choice for this tea, it's really smooth and I liked that you could still taste it. The citrus adds a brightness and pairs well with the spices.