Not every Valentine wants roses. If your paramour’s favorite treat is tea, you’ll want to snatch up some of the limited-edition Strawberry Chocolate version made by The Republic of Tea. Coined as “Herb Tea for Sweet Hearts,” the classic combination of chocolate and strawberry blended with naturally caffeine-free organic South African Rooibos makes for a serene, romantic experience.

Ron Rubin, the minister of tea/CEO/owner of The Republic of Tea, has spent the past 15 years on a mission to seek out and procure only the most exquisite teas from the world’s premier tea gardens and make them accessible to people everywhere. He’s introduced more than 200 teas and tea-inspired products, including unsweetened ready-to-drink glass bottled iced teas for fine restaurants, Tea Honey, Tea Jam, exclusive Stir Fry Tea Oil, motivational business books and tea ware—all in The Republic of Tea’s stylish packaging.

Strawberry Chocolate Tea joins the ranks of amazing varieites that Rubin has introduced. And like most things treasured, it’s rare so order quickly. Strawberry Chocolate Tea is only available from January to March 2010 through gourmet food stores, natural food merchants and select department stores, gift boutiques, cafés and restaurants and at www.republicoftea.com. Available in full leaf, each tin brews 50-60 cups per tin (suggested retail, $11.50). –Denise Shoukas