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Thursday, June 15, 2023

AROMA TEA SHOP loose leaf Black Tea 'CRÈME BRÛLÉE & ALMONDS BLACK TEA'

Tea: 
AROMA TEA SHOP loose leaf Black Tea 'CRÈME BRÛLÉE & ALMONDS BLACK TEA' 

Steep: 
2 tsp
12oz
212°F
3 min
kati loose tea system 12oz 

Tasting Notes: 
Dry Leaf Smell: sweet caramel
Steeped Tea Smell: not much
Flavor: sweet, nutty, hint toasty
Body: Light
Aftertaste: astringent, stevia?
Liquor: nearly opaque dark red brown

Resteep: 
weak but drinkable

Rating: 2/4 leaves
Leaf system: 
1=Bleh! not again if it were free 
2=Acceptable, if it were free or there were limited other tea options 
3=I might purchase this tea from time to time, or select it while out 
4=A staple in our cupboard from now on, I will purchase and keep purchasing 


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Adagio Teas Company Teabag Herbal Tisane 'dragon fruit dream iced tea'

Tea: 
Adagio Teas Company Teabag Herbal Tisane 'dragon fruit dream iced tea' 
Herbal Tisane  (Tea is technically only from the camellia sinensis plant)

Blended With Apple Pieces, Rose Hips, Hibiscus, Orange, Lemon Verbena, Dragonfruit Flavor, Dragonfruit, Pineapple Pieces, Rose Petals, Marigold Flowers & Strawberries

Steep: 
4 bags
2 qt

Tasting Notes: 
Dry Leaf Smell: sweet, tropical, peach, pineapple, lemon
Steeped Tea Smell: not much
Flavor: watery, hibiscus, lemon, floral, tropical
Body: Light
Aftertaste: lemon, sweet
Liquor: translucent light pink

not strong but very light and refreshing, like a tropical drink

Rating: 2/4 leaves
Leaf system: 
1=Bleh! not again if it were free 
2=Acceptable, if it were free or there were limited other tea options 
3=I might purchase this tea from time to time, or select it while out 
4=A staple in our cupboard from now on, I will purchase and keep purchasing 


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DAVIDsTEA loose leaf white tea 'white dragonfruit' cold brew

Tea: 
DAVIDsTEA loose leaf white tea 'white dragonfruit' cold brew

Meet White Dragonfruit Cold Brew Tea, AKA the mother of all dragon (fruit) teas. Thanks to a perfectly balanced blend of tart hibiscus and hydrating dragon fruit with hints of floral white tea and juicy strawberry, you get all the flavour with none of the bitterness. Steep in cold water for 10+ minutes and enjoy the summer breeze while fresh, tropical notes nurture you to bliss. This not-too-sweet cold brew knows best, baby!

What makes it great:
Dragon fruit and white tea are loved for their skin-loving antioxidants. What a perfect pairing!
Steep this cold brew for only 10+ minutes to get the full body of flavour without any bitterness or hot water required.

It’s hot outside, so cool down with a pitcher of White Dragonfruit. Keep it in the fridge for all-day sipping or serve at a pool party with friends.

Ingredients
White tea, Hibiscus, Apple pomace, Apple, Citric acid, Natural (dragon fruit, peach, sweet strawberry) flavouring with stevia extract.

Steep: 
8 tsp
2 qt

Tasting Notes: 
Dry Leaf Smell: chemical, sweet strawberry pineapple
Steeped Tea Smell: peach, strawberry
Flavor: tart, hibiscus, lemon, peach
Aftertaste: stevia
Liquor:translucent red / pink

a good iced tea

Rating: 3/4 leaves
Leaf system: 
1=Bleh! not again if it were free 
2=Acceptable, if it were free or there were limited other tea options 
3=I might purchase this tea from time to time, or select it while out 
4=A staple in our cupboard from now on, I will purchase and keep purchasing 


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DAVIDsTEA loose leaf black tea 'classic lemon' cold brew

Tea: 
DAVIDsTEA loose leaf black tea 'classic lemon' cold brew

You don’t mess with a classic, and my goodness is lemon black tea a classic! The perfect blend of sweet & crisp, lemon is quintessential summer hydration. And thanks to our cold brew formula, it’s all taste with no bitterness. As the saying goes, when life gives you lemons, make a tea.

Contains 12 ready-to-steep cold brew sachets. And guess what? Unlike most cold brew teas on the market, ours are specifically formulated to steep in cold water and only take 10 minutes to steep! Now that's what we call innovation...

Ingredients
Black tea, Apple pomace, Roasted chicory root, Citric acid, Lemon Peel, Natural sweet lemon flavouring with stevia extract.

Steep: 
6 bags
2 qt

Tasting Notes: 
Dry Leaf Smell: lemon cleaning product
Steeped Tea Smell: lemon, like the powdered instant lemon iced tea
Flavor: real lemon, weak on the black tea
Body: Medium
Liquor: cloudy light orange brown

Comments: next time more teabags

Rating: 2/4 leaves
Leaf system: 
1=Bleh! not again if it were free 
2=Acceptable, if it were free or there were limited other tea options 
3=I might purchase this tea from time to time, or select it while out 
4=A staple in our cupboard from now on, I will purchase and keep purchasing 


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Tea: 
Taylors of Harrogate Teabag Green Tea 'Pure green tea'

Steep: 
1 bag
175°F
2 min

Smell:
Grass

Tea smell:
Paper vegetal

Taste:
Grass, bitter

Color: cloudy yellow green

Rating: 1/4 leaves
Leaf system: 
1=Bleh! not again if it were free 
2=Acceptable, if it were free or there were limited other tea options 
3=I might purchase this tea from time to time, or select it while out 
4=A staple in our cupboard from now on, I will purchase and keep purchasing 

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Taylors of Harrogate Teabag Black Tea 'English breakfast tea'

Tea: 
Taylors of Harrogate Teabag Black Tea 'English breakfast tea'

Steep: 
1 bag
212°F
4 min

Dry smell:
Paper, bakey

Tea smell:
paper, toast

Taste: bakey, bitter
After taste: astringent, bitter

Body: full

Color: opaque dark red brown

Meh

Added milk & honey. That's how to do this one. toast. bakey. astringent

Rating: 2/4 leaves
Leaf system: 
1=Bleh! not again if it were free 
2=Acceptable, if it were free or there were limited other tea options 
3=I might purchase this tea from time to time, or select it while out 
4=A staple in our cupboard from now on, I will purchase and keep purchasing 

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Wednesday, May 17, 2023

DAVIDs Tea loose leaf green tea 'strawberry kiwi' cold brew

Tea: 
DAVIDs Tea loose leaf green tea 'strawberry kiwi' cold brew

This nostalgic juicy blend will keep you feeling forever young. All the fond memories of snacking on bright strawberries and kiwi after a long day of playing in the sun. Only this time we switched the sticky lips for a hydrating treat. Strawberry & kiwi is one of the most beloved fruit combos, and we’re delivering it in this vibrant blend that’s delish iced!
And guess what? Unlike most cold brew teas on the market, ours are specifically formulated to steep in cold water and only take 10 minutes to steep! Now that's what we call innovation...

Ingredients
Green tea, Hibiscus, Sweet blackberry leaf, Natural strawberry flavouring with concentrated strawberry juice, Beetroot, Natural sweet strawberry kiwi flavouring with stevia extract, Strawberry.

Steep: 
8 tsp
2 qt
left for hours

Tasting Notes: 
Dry Leaf Smell: tart, sour, fake kiwi, hibiscus, hint vegetal
Steeped Tea Smell: hibiscus, hint vegetal
Flavor: tart, berry, kiwi, lemon 
Body: Full 
Aftertaste: tart, vegetal, astringent
Liquor: dark pink, translucent

Post-Steep Additives: 
sugar
much nicer, otherwise very tart

Rating: 2/4 leaves
Leaf system: 
1=Bleh! not again if it were free 
2=Acceptable, if it were free or there were limited other tea options 
3=I might purchase this tea from time to time, or select it while out 
4=A staple in our cupboard from now on, I will purchase and keep purchasing 


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Tuesday, May 16, 2023

DAVIDs Tea loose leaf herbal tea 'Peach passion fruit' cold brew

Tea: 
DAVIDs Tea loose leaf herbal tea 'Peach passion fruit' cold brew

We’re passionate about the ‘P’s of summer: Peach, Passion fruit & Pool Parties. Oh would you look at that, we made our perfect summer blend! Kick your pool parties up a notch with this caffeine-free cold brew bursting with juicy peach nectar and tropical passion fruit. Sip it all day with the kids and well into the evening with friends, it’s a blend the whole family can enjoy!
And guess what? Unlike most cold brew teas on the market, ours are specifically formulated to steep in cold water and only take 10 minutes to steep! Now that's what we call innovation...

Ingredients
Apple pomace, Apple, Roasted chicory root, Sugar, Citric acid, Hibiscus, Passion fruit granule (glucose syrup, passion fruit juice concentrate, apricot pulp, modified starch, sodium alginate), Peach (peach, sugar), Natural (sweet peach, passion fruit) flavouring with stevia extract.

Steep: 
I did eight teaspoons in 2 quarts
I let it steep 20 minutes
Tasting Notes: 
It was more of a berry and lemon but it was good

Resteep: 
hours was watery and not worthwhile

Rating: 2/4 leaves
Leaf system: 
1=Bleh! not again if it were free 
2=Acceptable, if it were free or there were limited other tea options 
3=I might purchase this tea from time to time, or select it while out 
4=A staple in our cupboard from now on, I will purchase and keep purchasing 


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DAVIDs Teas Loose Leaf Green Tea 'watermelon matcha'

Tea: 
DAVIDs Teas Loose Leaf Green Tea 'watermelon matcha'

Is it just us or does watermelon make you smile? Just one sip of Organic Watermelon Matcha will have you beaming. Bold statement, we know, but totally true. Especially when it’s in the form of this organic mix of juicy watermelon and energizing matcha. Oh, and did we mention this is our first-ever organic flavoured matcha? We can confirm that a combo this good has never been done before. Until now. It really is one of a melon.

What makes it great
A delightfully nostalgic watermelon flavour that’s perfect for matcha newbies and tea lovers with a sweet tooth.

Made with an organic & energizing matcha base to give you a delicious boost of energy.
Sip it on ice for a refreshing pick-me-up.

Ingredients
Organic cane sugar, Organic matcha green tea, Organic watermelon flavouring.

Steep: 
I use the tea cere
I tried two scoops three scoops and four scoops
I think three scoops is best
Sharp Tea-Cere (gadget)

Tasting Notes: 
Matcha smell is almost candy watermelon with a bit of fresh vegetable

Tea smell hint of sweet with fresh vegetable

Taste is hint of sweet hint of watermelon and then mostly fresh vegetable

I like it

Rating: 2/4 leaves
Leaf system: 
1=Bleh! not again if it were free 
2=Acceptable, if it were free or there were limited other tea options 
3=I might purchase this tea from time to time, or select it while out 
4=A staple in our cupboard from now on, I will purchase and keep purchasing 


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