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Hoplark has put together one of our favorite non-alcohol lines of flavorful drinks that we might have ever had, and it really made us happy during the summer of 2020 right into the dragging winters of 2021.
Getting personal, Trevor and I like to partake in periods of sobriety and, when drinking, have a combination of cider, beer, and other alcoholic beverages. For me, Nolan, I do enjoy beer but it never really sits well in my stomach. So, when I heard about Hoplark’s Hoptea, I was instantly intrigued. All of the flavors of hop mixed with the soothing elements of different teas? Some of my favorite cider lately have been tea-based ciders and hopped ciders. And, if you needed a kick, it contains some of the caffeine if you want or no caffeine, for some flavors, if you don’t. Perfect!
History of Hoptea
This all started over a beer, or lack thereof. Friends Dean Eberhardt and Andrew Markley were at a craft brewery while Dean was nearly finishing up a month off of drinking, in an effort to kickstart some healthier habits.
But it wasn’t the buzz Dean realized he missed — it was the ritual, the familiarity, the camaraderie. The smell and taste of that hoppy, bubbly cold ale his buddy was enjoying. The craft beer experience. And that’s when it hit them. To brew tea like beer, with the hops, but without sugars, additives or any fermentation.
Starting at a summer of farmers’ markets, but quickly advancing to the grand prize at the 2018 BevNet New Beverage Showdown, a 2019 Best New Beverage Award from the Natural Foods Expo West, and a Boulder, Colorado taproom and brewery, HopTea is bringing the uncommon libation to the craft craving people. Not your grandma’s sweet tea. Hoppy, but with less punch than your best friend’s IPA, HopTea is for those looking to fuel their curiosity.
Core Mixed Hoptea Pack
Each of Hoptea’s drinks are balanced, beer-like, and delicious. You can pick your hop level or caffeine level, but each one is delicious in a similar fashion. My favorite was the chamomile tea, but it depends on your palate. All of their teas are Whole30 approved, and contain 0 calories and 0 sugar! The hopped teas come in 16 Oz cans and a 12 pack costs $35 for a one-time purchase. You can get a discount if you get a subscription to their service.
Calm One
Chamomile – caffeine free offering
The Calm One is made with organic chamomile flowers and Citra hops. It is a perfectly healthy way to relax after a long day. Naturally caffeine-free, non-GMO, gluten-free, and zero calories.
Citra Bomb One
Citra hops and citric acid – contains 30 MG caffeine
In what seems like a lifetime ago, we launched The Citra Bomb One in May of 2020 as our very first monthly limited release. Debuting in a modest label, this sleeping giant has risen again and is now a part of our everyday HopTea core flavors!
The Citra Bomb One starts out with an organic loose-leaf white tea base and is then double dry-hopped for an explosion of Citra hop flavor and aromas. Citra hops are royalty among the hop community and this HopTea is worthy of its own pint-sized crown.
It is zero calorie, gluten-free, non-gmo, vegan and has about 30 mg of caffeine per can.
CITRA® is a registered trademark of Hop Breeding Company, LLC and is used under license.
Green Tea One
Mosaic Hops & green tea – contains 60 MG of caffeine
Do you smell that fruity, floral goodness? That’s Mosaic hops, perfectly complimenting our favorite organic Imperial Green Tea. This light, bright flavor is created for those who do not accept normal and boring for their refreshment. The Green Tea One has zero calories and 60 mg of caffeine per can.
Really Hoppy One
Black Tea with simcoe and citra hops– 70 MG of caffeine
If you enjoy fresh, hoppy IPAs you will love this intense hop flavor and aroma along with just the right amount of bitterness. The Really Hoppy One is brewed with organic black tea and dry-hopped with Simcoe and Citra hops.
The Really Hoppy One has zero calories and 70 mg of caffeine per can. It is non-alcoholic, gluten-free, non-GMO and vegan too.
White Tea One
White tea with lemondrop and simcoe hops – contains 60 MG caffeine
We love the simple, light, refreshing flavor of white tea so we lightly hopped it with sweet lemondrop and simcoe hops. Enjoy it out in the sun or anywhere you need a burst of clean, delicious flavor. It is zero calorie, gluten-free, non-gmo, vegan and has about 60 mg of caffeine per can.
Looking to Buy Some Hoptea?
You can see where Hoptea is sold using their retail locator. They have surprising distribution for a Colorado-based product. If you are a person like me that craves a beer mid-day and doesn’t always feel the best after a beer, this is truly the perfect product. Be sure to check out their products on their website.
