I'm an avid tea drinker. When I read the benefits of red raspberry leaf tea not only in pregnancy but for general women's reproductive health I was more than impressed. I'm not a crazy crunchy tree hugger but I do only go for the organic tea after several published studies discussing the severely profound amount of pesticides in American sold teas (most wouldn't pass other country's "FDA" laws) and this is certified organic. I don't know if its because I'm a daily tea drinker but I didn't notice the "earthy" taste other reviewers and friends warned me about. I think its a nice light raspberry taste without being fruity...if that makes any sense. I dislike fruity teas so this is definitely not that. The bag is a 16oz back which is a TON of tea since the leaf is so light and fluffy. BE WARNED, this is NOT a sample size!! I did verify with my Obstetrician before starting to drink in pregnancy at about 20 weeks for safety as it is an herbal supplement. Its effects are meant to make contractility of your uterus stronger when labor starts. So hopefully I won't be one of those first time momma's with 48hours of latent labor. I drink one cup per day ISH...sometimes I just want some nice English breakfast! and will up it to two cups after 35weeks. Also if brewed a little stronger makes a really nice iced tea because lets face it, who wants hot tea to go with hormonal Hot flashes