Two Fruity Black Teas, Two Different Directions
If you're looking for an organic fruity black tea, Clipper Ship offers two popular blends: Georgia Peach Organic and Strawberry Mango Organic. Both are built on a brisk black tea base, but their fruit profiles take them in different directions. This guide compares their flavors, ingredients, and brewing so you can choose the one that fits your taste.
Flavor and Ingredients at a Glance
The fruit in each tea plays a different role. Here's how they compare.
- Georgia Peach Organic: Peach is the star, with lively stone fruit notes and a zesty finish. The updated recipe (April 2026) adds a light, fruity tartness and a subtle passionfruit-like note. The black tea base is a bright Ceylon.
- Strawberry Mango Organic: Crisp black tea is the dominant flavor, with soft, delicate notes of strawberry and mango. The fruit is subtle and smooth, not overpowering. This is a lighter fruit infusion compared to the bold peach.
What the Catalog Tells Us
- Georgia Peach Organic: Ingredients: organic blend of black tea, peach, calendula petals, rose petals. Steep: 1 heaping tsp per 8 oz water at 205-212°F for 3-5 minutes. The floral petals (calendula and rose) add a subtle floral layer that complements the peach. The longer steep time (up to 5 minutes) allows the fruit and floral notes to develop fully.
Georgia Peach Organic - Strawberry Mango Organic: Ingredients: organic blend of black tea, strawberry, mango, marigold. Steep: 1 heaping tsp per 8 oz water at 205-212°F for 3-4 minutes. Marigold adds a mild herbal note. The shorter steep time (3-4 minutes) keeps the delicate fruit flavors from becoming bitter. Oversteeping may mute the strawberry and mango.
Strawberry Mango Organic
Brewing Differences Matter
Both teas use the same water temperature (205-212°F) and leaf ratio, but the steep time differs. Georgia Peach can handle up to 5 minutes without turning harsh, while Strawberry Mango is best at 3-4 minutes to preserve its soft fruit notes. If you prefer a stronger cup, start with the longer steep for Peach or add more leaf for Mango rather than oversteeping.
How to Choose Between Them
Choose Georgia Peach Organic if you want a bold, juicy peach flavor with a tangy finish. It's excellent hot or iced, and sweetener works well for a sweet peach iced tea. Choose Strawberry Mango Organic if you prefer a more subtle, balanced fruitiness where the black tea remains the star. It's a bright, easy-drinking tea that works both hot and iced.
Serving Sizes and Formats
- Georgia Peach Organic: Available in Small (50g), Medium (150g), Large (300g), and XL (454g). If you're new to Georgia Peach, the small size lets you test the flavor before committing to a larger tin. The XL is economical for daily drinking.
- Strawberry Mango Organic: Available in Small (50g), Medium (150g), Large (300g), and XL (454g). Same size options as Georgia Peach. A medium size is a good starting point for regular use.
The Honest Tradeoff
Georgia Peach is more fruit-forward and complex, with floral and tangy layers. Strawberry Mango is simpler and more tea-forward, with gentle fruit. Neither is better—they suit different moods and occasions. If you want a fruit punch in your cup, go with Peach. If you want a black tea with a hint of fruit, go with Strawberry Mango.
