I was a little suspect at first when hearing about the idea of "instant" tea and a powder packet, as I have rarely found any type of instant brewed drink that can equal what it replaces. However, I read an article on FastCompany about Pique and their process of extracting and concentrating the very essence of what gives tea its flavor. The company founder, Simon Chang, studied Chinese history at Harvard and spent years traveling in China, where tea is taken more seriously than it generally is in the US. I spent some time in China as well, which is where I developed an appreciation for great brewed tea.

Pique tea, rather than being just crushed tea leaves, is actual crystals created through a proprietary process of pressurized cold-brewing that preserves the tea's antioxidants and nutrients. The end product can be poured into hot water and instantly consumed, which also eliminates the difficulty of finding the perfect steep time with tea leaves.

And most importantly, the flavor is outstanding. I have brewed Jasmine tea leaves for years now, and Pique has matched, if not exceeded, the flavor from the traditionally-brewed tea leaves. Interestingly enough, Pique won 3 gold medals at the Global Tea Championship (something I didn't even know existed before reading about them).

I am also a big fan of startups and entrepreneurs taking on the establishment, and Pique is truly an inspirational story for someone trying to do just that.

The Pique - Cold Brew Instant Tea Earl Grey is the most delicious cup of tea. With the tea crystals there's no guessing how long the bag should steep while your water gets cold. Just pour the satchet into your cup, stir and you're done.

Best tea I have ever tried will definitely be ordering more plus very happy with all all health benefits it claim to have going to even better when I receive the mango boba pearls looking forward to tring them together.

This is amazing. I got the variety pack to try them all and was not disappointed.

I like to dilute 1 pack to 1 pitcher, and it have the perfect amount of freshness it makes drinking pleasurable. It is easier to mix with normal temperature water before adding ice / putting it into the fridge.

Personal ranking:
1. Jasmine
2. Earl Grey / English Breakfast Tea
3. Sancha Green Tea

This tea is both convenient and delicious. I have tried several varieties and I have enjoyed them all. They taste like fresh-brewed and nothing like instant tea. I take these with me in my purse and I can easily turn a bottle of water or cup of hot water into a lovely tea. I have recently begun drinking Hint water and I like adding Pique tea to the different flavors of hint and I have a lot of variations with no sugar or calories. I also like that the package shows the level of caffeine. I drank some a little late one night and I should've heeded the "moderate caffeine" warning on the label. I was up most of the night! It also saved me in the hospital when they would only serve me decaf tea. With no tea bag to find, I was able to empty a packet into my decaf tea and transform it into something tasty and no caffeine withdrawal headache!