Review: The Unusual Tea Company Japanese Cherry Tea – A Juicy & Floral CBD Infusion

Blending CBD-rich hemp leaves into other beneficial botanicals has become a popular way to enjoy CBD’s balancing and uplifting effects. This is a creative way to harness the entourage effects of CBD, as it works in tandem with other herbs to relieve stress of the body and mind. Today, I’m diving into a review of The Unusual Tea Company Japanese Cherry Tea—a beautifully crafted tea that combines green tea and hemp leaves for a one-of-a-kind CBD tea experience.

Product overview

The Japanese Cherry CBD Tea comes as a loose-leaf blend, with a simple and effective ingredient list. Each 40g bag contains green tea, hemp leaves, rose petals, and cherry and strawberry flavouring, creating a blend that’s both floral and fruity. 

The ratio of green tea to hemp leaves is 3:1, ensuring a medium-high CBD dose with each cup, and the THC-free formula is vegan-friendly. A nice touch included with each pack is a large steeping bag, ideal for making a larger brew to share or enjoy throughout the day.

Additional Tea Blends by The Unusual Tea Company: 

• Chun Mee (Green Tea)
• Summer Fruits
• English Breakfast 
• Strawberry Cream

My experience

I prepared my cup by boiling water and steeping the tea at 78°C for around three minutes using a tea ball. The resulting tea had a lovely light green-yellow hue, almost like a delicate pastel mint shade. 

Its taste was surprisingly mild yet floral and bright. The flavour had none of the bitterness that some hemp-based teas can have. I noticed a few tiny bits of leaves that escaped from the tea ball, but these didn’t affect the taste or texture—just the appearance, which is quite common with loose-leaf teas, especially when hemp leaves are involved.

The effects of the CBD came on noticeably within 20 to 30 minutes of sipping. I found it both energising and uplifting—perfect for a morning pick-me-up or as a coffee substitute. Adding a bit of creamy oat milk really enhanced the sweet cherry and strawberry notes, making for a delicious twist. Plus, adding a milk or oil-based ingredient helps improve the CBD’s bioavailability, allowing you to get the most out of each cup. The oils make the CBD steep into the tea more efficiently, ensuring you get the most CBD out of your brew. 

Pros and Cons

My favorite parts about the Japanese Cherry Tea by The Unusual Tea Company

• Versatility in Preparation: This tea works equally well hot or iced, allowing for different ways to enjoy it depending on your mood or the season.
• Healthier CBD Option: Unlike sugary edibles, this CBD tea is a more wholesome choice for getting your daily CBD.
• High-Quality Ingredients: The green tea leaves and rose petals are visibly fresh, with a well-rounded, natural flavour that sets it apart from other CBD teas on the market.

Things to be aware of before using this CBD loose-leaf tea blend

• Shake Well Before Use: The loose leaf blend can settle, so give it a shake to ensure you get an even mix of ingredients in each brew.
• Packaging Limitations: The package is not resealable, so transferring the tea into a glass jar may be a good idea to maintain freshness.
• Dosing Flexibility Needed: Since each person’s ideal CBD dose varies, it’s wise to start with a single cup and wait 30-40 minutes before having more. One cup was plenty for me, as I generally stick to a CBD dose of around 20-25mg.

Steep into wellness

The Japanese Cherry CBD Tea by The Unusual Tea Company is a refreshing way to enjoy CBD. Its mild yet floral taste, combined with the energising lift from green tea and CBD, makes it a refreshing alternative to traditional caffeinated beverages. If you’re after a relaxing yet invigorating tea with CBD’s benefits, this Japanese Cherry blend could be your new favourite.