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Wednesday, December 28, 2022
Harbor Tea & Spice Company Loose Leaf Black Tea 'Mango Ceylon Black Tea'
Tea:
Harbor Tea & Spice Company Loose Leaf Black Tea 'Mango Ceylon Black Tea'
Purchased on vacation in Juneau, Alaska
OVERVIEW:
This fruity classic flavored tea is light, sweet and intoxicatingly fragrant. Mango & sunflower blossoms are blended with superior Ceylon tea leaves to produce an uplifting cup.
INGREDIENTS:
Ceylon tea leaves, Mango, Marigold petals
Steep:
2 tsp
212°F
4 min
kati loose tea system 12oz
Tasting Notes:
Dry Leaf Smell: fruity, mango, vanilla
Steeped Tea Smell: bakey, astringent, fruity
Flavor: bakey, astringent
Aftertaste: astringent
Liquor: opaque dark red-brown
Post-Steep Additives: sugar
more fruity
added milk, cut back on astringency
Resteep:
weak, astringent, hints mango
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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Wednesday, December 14, 2022
DAVIDsTea Loose Leaf Black Tea 'Sweet Potato Pie' Day 2 DAVIDsTea 24 Days of Tea Advent Calendar 2022
Tea:
Day 2
DAVIDsTea Loose Leaf Black Tea 'Sweet Potato Pie'
DAVIDsTea 24 Days of Tea Advent Calendar 2022
Calendar - https://www.davidstea.com/ca_en/tea/24-days-of-tea-advent-calendar/962104DT01VAR0102611.html
Sweet Potato Pie: Black tea, Pecans, Cane sugar, Cinnamon, Butternut squash, Sweet potato, Marshmallows (sugar, corn syrup, modified corn starch, gelatin, sodium hexametaphosphate, artificial flavour, natural flavour, blue 1), Ginger, Nutmeg, Allspice, Natural flavouring.
Steep:
2 tsp (entire sample)
212°F
3 min
kati loose tea system 12oz
Tasting Notes:
Dry Leaf Smell: pecan and cinnamon
Steeped Tea Smell: sweet toasted pecans, hint squash
Flavor: sweet, pecan, cinnamon, hint squash
Liquor: cloudy light orange brown
Resteep:
5 min
slight sweetness, astringency, a little nutty, not very good, watery, weak
not worth resteeping
opening https://youtu.be/aKKZxATbiY0
review https://youtu.be/sFoeI6qR3sU
resteep https://youtu.be/oxahCuFqXY0
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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Disclaimer:
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DAVIDsTea Loose Leaf Herbal Tisane 'Cranberry Gingerale' Day 1 DAVIDsTea 24 Days of Tea Advent Calendar 2022
Tea:
Day 1
DAVIDsTea Loose Leaf Herbal Tisane 'Cranberry Gingerale'
DAVIDsTea 24 Days of Tea Advent Calendar 2022
Calendar - https://www.davidstea.com/ca_en/tea/24-days-of-tea-advent-calendar/962104DT01VAR0102611.html
Cranberry Gingerale: Apple, Ginger, Hibiscus, Yaupon, Cranberry, Organic sweet flavouring, Natural tart cranberry flavouring.
Steep:
2 tsp (entire sample)
212°F
3 min
kati loose tea system 12oz
Tasting Notes:
Dry Leaf Smell: ginger, cranberry
Steeped Tea Smell: fruity ginger
Flavor: cranberry and ginger
Aftertaste: tart, herbal, green yerba mate
Liquor: dark maroon, opaque
Post-Steep Additives:
cinnamon honey
a more chai like cup of tea
https://youtu.be/aKKZxATbiY0
https://www.tiktok.com/@circuitswan/video/7174819745223429419
https://www.tiktok.com/@circuitswan/video/7174913835638197550
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
Statement of Sponsorship or Advertisement:
I purchased this product.
Disclaimer:
All my reviews are as unbiased as possible, whether I buy or receive free product. I accept no other compensation other than free product.
DAVIDsTea 24 Days of Tea Advent Calendar 2022
DAVIDsTea 24 Days of Tea Advent Calendar 2022
Teas:
- Cranberry Gingerale: Apple, Ginger, Hibiscus, Yaupon, Cranberry, Organic sweet flavouring, Natural tart cranberry flavouring.
- Sweet Potato Pie: Black tea, Pecans, Cane sugar, Cinnamon, Butternut squash, Sweet potato, Marshmallows (sugar, corn syrup, modified corn starch, gelatin, sodium hexametaphosphate, artificial flavour, natural flavour, blue 1), Ginger, Nutmeg, Allspice, Natural flavouring.
- Headache Halo: Rooibos, Nana mint, Lemongrass, Willow bark, Nettle leaves, Lavender, Passion flower, Vervain leaves, Rose petals, Mallow blossoms.
- Strawberry Rhubarb Parfait: Apple, Hibiscus, Raisins, Carrot, Artificial (strawberry, rhubarb) flavouring, Beetroot, Yogurt bits (skim milk yogurt powder, sugar, maltodextrin, modified starch, citric acid), Strawberry, Rhubarb.
- Hot Chocolate: Pu'erh tea*, Black tea, Cocoa nibs, Chocolate chips (sugar, chocolate liquor, cocoa butter, soy lecithin, vanilla), Chocolate curls (sugar, cocoa butter, whole milk powder, chocolate liquor, whey powder, lactose, soy lecithin, vanilla), Cocoa powder, Natural and artificial (chocolate, white chocolate mousse) flavouring, Stevia extract.
- Candy Cane Crush: 50% Elephant Approved® black tea, White chocolate (sugar, cocoa butter, milk powder, butter oil, soy lecithin, vanilla extract), Peppermint candy (corn syrup, sugar, peppermint oil, colour (FD&C Red 40)), Snowflake candies (sugar, rice flour, palm and palm kernel oil, corn starch, gum Arabic, cellulose gum, titanium dioxide (colour), confectioner's glaze, carrageenan, soy lecithin, artificial flavour), Cane sugar, Peppermint, Natural (peppermint, vanilla) flavouring.
- Orange Spice (Organic): Organic cinnamon, Organic green tea*, Organic orange peel, Organic cloves, Natural (cinnamon, orange) flavouring, Organic chili pepper.
- Mother's Little Helper (Organic): Organic peppermint, Organic lemongrass, Organic hibiscus*, Organic rosehips, Organic chamomile, Organic valerian root, Cornflowers, Natural peppermint flavouring.
- Salted Caramel Oolong: Oolong tea, Caramel bits (sugar, condensed milk, glucose syrup, whole milk powder), Sugar crystals, Pineapple (pineapple, sugar, citric acid), Carob, Chicory root, Artificial caramel flavouring, Salt.
- Brown Sugar Bourbon: Black tea, Brown sugar, Apple, Roasted chicory root, Brittle pieces (sugar, hazelnut), Artificial (vanilla, caramel) flavouring, Pu'erh tea, Caramel pieces (sugar, cocoa butter, caramel powder (whole milk powder, whey powder, sugar, butter, natural flavour), whole milk powder, sunflower lecithin, paprika extract), Cornflower blossoms, Vanilla, Stevia extract.
- Calming Chamomile (Organic): Organic chamomile from Croatia.
- Christmas Morning Blend: Black tea, Natural vanilla flavouring, White cornflower blossoms, Vanilla.
- Forever Frosty: Apple, Candied pineapple (pineapple, sugar), Cinnamon, Almonds, Marshmallow (glucose and fructose syrup, sugar, water, carrageenan, dextrose, corn starch, hydrolyzed rice protein, sodium hexametaphosphate, natural flavouring, beet red, titanium dioxide), Artificial sweet roasted almond and natural orange flavouring, Beetroot, Rock sugar, Coconut, Orange peel, Cloves.
- Glitter & Gold: Black tea, Lemon peel, Clove, Gold sugar (sugar, confectioner's glaze, corn syrup, gum Arabic, FD&C Yellow 5 Lake, carnauba wax, FD&C Red 40 Lake, FD&C Blue 2 Lake, FD&C Yellow 6 Lake, hydroxylated soy lecithin), Natural and artificial (vanilla, cinnamon spice) flavouring.
- Guangzhou Milk Oolong: Chinese oolong tea from the Fujian province, Natural and artificial milk flavouring.
- Jelly Donut: Apple, Rooibos, Raisin, Beetroot, Natural strawberry pastry flavouring, Pink sugar sprinkle (sugar, rice flour, cocoa butter, potato starch, food colouring from fruit and vegetable concentrate), Yellow sugar sprinkle (sugar, rice flour, cocoa butter, potato starch, colouring from iron oxide and hydroxides), Strawberry, Stevia extract.
- Peanut Butter Brownie: Black tea, Apple, Cocoa husk, Chocolate chip (sugar, cocoa, soy lecithin), Cocoa bean, Brittle (sugar, hazelnut), Natural (chocolate, sweet blackberry leaf, peanut) flavouring.
- Pomegrateful: Apple (apple, citric acid), Pineapple (pineapple, sugar), Hibiscus blossoms, White tea, Natural (pomegranate, cream) flavouring, Pomegranate seeds and blossoms, Rose petals, Stevia extract.
- Santa's Secret: Black tea, Peppermint, Artificial (vanilla, cream) flavouring.
- Silent Night: Rooibos, Orange peel, Cinnamon, Natural orange flavouring, Clove, Allspice, Valerian, Nutmeg, Natural pumpkin pie flavouring, Red cornflower petal.
- Sleigh Ride: Apple (apple, citric acid), Candied pineapple (pineapple, sugar), Hibiscus blossoms, Candied papaya (papaya, sugar), Beetroot, Cinnamon, Artificial (cinnamon, almond, apple) flavouring, Raisins, Coconut rasps, Roasted almonds (almonds, sugar), Popped rice.
- S'mores Chai: Pu'erh tea*, Brittle pieces (sugar, hazelnut, invert sugar), Cinnamon, Sugar, Marshmallow (sugar, corn syrup, modified cornstarch, gelatin, sodium hexametaphosphate, natural and artificial flavour, FD&C Blue 1), Chocolate chips (cane sugar, cocoa liquor, cocoa butter), Natural and artificial (chocolate, hazelnut, toasted marshmallow) flavouring.
- Sugar Pear Fairy: Apple (apple, citric acid), Rosehip peel, Pear, Sweet blackberry leaf, Fennel, Natural (pear, fig) flavouring, Elderberry, Bean peel, Lemon balm, Raisin, Fig (figs, rice flour), Cinnamon, Rose petal, Nutmeg.
- Tinsel Toddy: Candied ginger (sugar, ginger, citric acid), Candied pineapple (pineapple, sugar), Rooibos, Ginger, Apple, Natural (vanilla, caramel, honey, ginger) flavouring, Pink peppercorn, Marigold blossom, Pollen.
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Wednesday, November 9, 2022
Adagio Teas Loose Leaf Tea 'Monster Mash' - Adagio Teas Wicked Teas Halloween sampler set
Adagio Teas Wicked Teas Halloween sampler set
Tea:
Adagio Teas Loose Leaf Tea 'Monster Mash'
You'll be screaming with delight over our mischievously marvelous Monster Mash! One cup of this brew and you will feel like you've risen from the dead. *Please note that when purchased individually, they do not contain sprinkles.
High caffeine | Steep at 212° for 3 minutes.
Ingredients: Blended With Black Tea, Natural Creme Flavor & Natural Caramel Flavor
Steep:
2 tsp
212°F
3 min
Breville One-Touch Tea Maker BTM800XL
Tasting Notes:
Dry Leaf Smell: vanilla cream
Steeped Tea Smell: bakey black, hints vanilla
Flavor: astringent black tea, hint vanilla at the end
Aftertaste: astringent
Liquor: translucent dark orange brown
Post-Steep Additives:
Sugar
vanilla, toasty black tea
milk
doesn't remove astringency
Comments:
The packaging has no information about steeping or ingredients so I had to guess (later looked it up online)
Resteep:
4min
much lighter
weak and meh 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
- Purchase Link https://www.adagio.com/signature_blend/blend.html?blend=130951
- Steepster Link https://steepster.com/teas/adagio-teas/85700-monster-mash
- YouTube Review https://youtu.be/KKJP8CFb9ew
- TikTok Review https://www.tiktok.com/@circuitswan/video/7164052653914230058?is_copy_url=1&is_from_webapp=v1
- Blog Post https://amazonv.blogspot.com/2022/11/adagio-teas-loose-leaf-tea-monster-mash.html
Photos:
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Disclaimer:
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Tuesday, November 8, 2022
Adagio Teas Loose Leaf Black Tea 'Candy Apple Concoction' - Adagio Teas Wicked Teas Halloween sampler set
Adagio Teas Wicked Teas Halloween sampler set
Tea:
Adagio Teas Loose Leaf Black Tea 'Candy Apple Concoction'
Who needs to go bobbing for apples when you can steep a sweet cup of our Candy Apple Concoction? A taste reminiscent of the trick-or-treating and carnival favorite, making for a decadent treat.
*Please note that when purchased individually, they do not contain sprinkles.
High caffeine | Steep at 212° for 3 minutes.
Ingredients: Blended With Black Tea, Apple Pieces, Natural Caramel Apple Flavor, Cinnamon Bark & Natural Vanilla Flavor
Steep:
2 tsp
212°F
4 min
kati loose tea system 12oz
Tasting Notes:
Dry Leaf Smell: black bakey tea, candy apple
Steeped Tea Smell: bakey, hint candy apple coating
Flavor: bakey black tea
Aftertaste: astringent
Liquor: dark barely translucent dark orange brown
Post-Steep Additives:
Honey
slightly more candy apple
Comments:
The packaging has no information about steeping or ingredients so I had to guess (later looked it up online)
Resteep:
weak, not worth it
Attempt 2
2 minutes and 3 minutes
still mostly a black tea, not a flavored black, meh
Photos:
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
- Purchase Link https://www.adagio.com/signature_blend/blend.html?blend=130948
- Steepster Link https://steepster.com/teas/adagio-teas/85697-candy-apple-concoction
- YouTube Review https://youtu.be/Z1hcf1oQo1w
- TikTok Review https://www.tiktok.com/@circuitswan/video/7163865557694172462?is_copy_url=1&is_from_webapp=v1
- Blog Post https://amazonv.blogspot.com/2022/11/adagio-teas-loose-leaf-black-tea-candy.html
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Disclaimer:
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Sunday, November 6, 2022
DAVIDsTea Teabag Herbal Tea 'butterscotch chai'
Tea:
DAVIDsTea Teabag Herbal Tea 'butterscotch chai'
Herbal Tisane (Tea is technically only from the camellia sinensis plant)
Steep:
212°F
5 min
Tasting Notes:
Dry Leaf Smell: butterscotch, rooibos
Steeped Tea Smell: rooibos
Flavor: rooibos, butterscotch finish
Body: Light
Liquor: translucent very light orange yellow
Comments: thin and watery
Post-Steep Additives:
sugar
much more butterscotch, hint chai (cinnamon, ginger)
Comments:
two teabags didn't change much
Resteep:
didn't work
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
- Purchase Link https://www.davidstea.com/ca_en/tea/butterscotch-chai/10842DT01VAR0084490.html#q=butterscotch%2Bchai&lang=en_CA&start=1
- Steepster Link https://steepster.com/teas/davidstea/93705-butterscotch-chai
- YouTube Review https://youtu.be/9pd0HK7Xh2g
- TikTok Review https://www.tiktok.com/@circuitswan/video/7163110884926065963?is_copy_url=1&is_from_webapp=v1
- Blog Post https://amazonv.blogspot.com/2022/11/davidstea-teabag-herbal-tea.html
Photos:
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Disclaimer:
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