Toast to Our Triumph: Roselle Tangerine Peel Zest Voted Best Tea in The Straits Times!

Luli's Roselle Tangerine Peel Zest has been voted the best tea in ST Food team’s best food and drink of 2025. This recognition shines a spotlight on a unique blend that has captured the hearts and palates of tea enthusiasts everywhere. Let’s explore what makes this tea stand out, how it earned this honor, and why it deserves a place in your next cup.

A refreshing Roselle Tangerine Peel Zest tea with fresh lime slices and aromatic botanicals.

What Makes Roselle Tangerine Peel Zest So Special?

Roselle Tangerine Peel Zest is not your everyday tea. The red-hued drink is built on a tangy-sweet base of aged tangerine peel, plum, roselle, licorice root, hawthorn and perfume lemon. In traditional Chinese medicine, these ingredients are said to aid digestion, support spleen health and soothe the throat. This blend creates a refreshing and complex flavor profile that appeals to those who crave something beyond traditional teas.

• Roselle flowers bring a natural tartness and a deep red color that is visually striking.

• Tangerine peel zest adds a zesty citrus twist that balances the tartness with subtle sweetness.

• Perfume lemon elevates the flavour profile to a whole new level with its unique fragrance.

  
  

This combination is not only delicious but also offers a sensory experience that excites the palate with every sip.

Why Tea Lovers Should Try Roselle Tangerine Peel Zest

Whether you enjoy the traditional tea leaves or bubble milk tea, you might wonder why you should try a tea that doesn’t necessarily come with the caffeinated tea brew, milk or tapioca pearls. Here’s why this tea deserves your attention:

• A refreshing botanical alternative to the usual sweet and creamy options.

• Pairs well with Bird's Nest Jelly if you want to customize your drink.

• Offers a more natural taste that complements the light texture of Bird's Nest Jelly.

• Provides a new flavour experience that expands your tea palate.

  
  

More tea shops are offering Roselle as a base for their drinks, bucking the trend of wholesome healthy lifestyle without artificial flavourings, favouring only premium quality ingredients and functional benefits.

The Health Benefits Behind the Blend

Both roselle and tangerine peel have been traditionally valued for their health properties:

• Roselle Luo Shen (洛神) is rich in antioxidants and vitamin C, which supports the immune system.

• Tangerine peel Chen Pi (陈皮) contains compounds that aid digestion and may help reduce inflammation.

• Plum Mei Zi (梅子) nourishes body fluids and is used to treat constipation.

• Licorice root Gan Cao (甘草) harmonizes formulas, tonifies the Spleen & Stomach Qi, clears heat, detoxifies, alleviates pain, and soothes coughs.

• Hawthorn Shan Zha (山楂) addresses food stagnation and blood stasis.

• Perfume lemon Xiang Shui Ning Meng (香水柠檬) regulates Qi (energy flow) and clears heat. 

  
  

Enjoying this tea can be a flavorful way to include these natural ingredients in your diet, but always consult health professionals for medical advice.

Final Thoughts on Roselle Tangerine Peel Zest

The Roselle Tangerine Peel Zest has earned its place as the  best tea in ST Food team’s best food and drink of 2025. Its unique blend of tart roselle, zesty tangerine peel and fragrant perfume lemon offers a refreshing and memorable experience for the exploratory tea enthusiasts. Whether you enjoy it on its own or with healthy toppings like Bird Nest Jelly, this tea invites you to explore new flavors and savour every sip.