Adagio Teas Loose Leaf Herbal Tea 'rooibos pecan turtle' - Adagio Evergreen Advent Calendar 2022 - Day 5

Adagio Evergreen Advent Calendar 2022 - Day 5

Tea: 

Adagio Teas Loose Leaf Herbal Tea 'rooibos pecan turtle' 

Steep: 

212°F

5 min

Metal Strainer

Tasting Notes: 

Dry Leaf Smell: sweet, pecan, pecan pie

Steeped Tea Smell: woody (rooibos)

Flavor: pecan, woody

Liquor: dark translucent red brown

Post-Steep Additives: sugar

now a woody pecan pie

Comments: enjoyable afternoon drink

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 

• Purchase Link - https://www.adagio.com/rooibos/rooibos_pecan_turtle.html
• Steepster Link - https://steepster.com/teas/adagio-teas/87376-rooibos-pecan-turtle
• YouTube
• opening the calendar - https://youtu.be/l57RRTOw3Uc
• first steep - https://youtu.be/NQoPR6U9b6w
• TikTok
• opening the calendar - https://www.tiktok.com/@circuitswan/video/7149187034438028587
• first steep - https://www.tiktok.com/@circuitswan/video/7149193050315689259
• Twitter https://twitter.com/CircuitSwan/status/1575864545796820992
• Blog Post https://amazonv.blogspot.com/2022/09/adagio-teas-loose-leaf-herbal-tea_30.html

Photos:

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I received this product for free in return for writing a review. 

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.

David's Tea Company Loose Leaf Rooibos Tisane 'Jasmine Rooibos'

Tea: 

David's Tea Company Loose Leaf Rooibos a.k.a. Red Tisane (Tea is technically only from the camellia sinensis plant)  'Jasmine Rooibos'

Spring Fling sampler box

Steep: 

10g

212°F

6 min

Adagio IngenuiTEA 16 oz 

Tasting Notes: 

Dry Leaf Smell: floral, jasmine, perfume

Steeped Tea Smell: rooibos, sweet, woody, hints floral

Flavor: hint floral at the front, sweet, hint floral at the end

Body: Medium

Aftertaste: woody finish

Liquor: orange red brown translucent

Comments: I would not have guessed that hibiscus was in there, tastes more like chamomile and jasmine and apples and rooibos

Post-Steep Additives: honey

Comments: more desert like

Resteep: 

weak, floral, like a chamomile tea with lemony finish

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/jasmine-rooibos/10907DT01VAR0090691.html 
• Steepster Link  https://steepster.com/teas/davidstea/96114-jasmine-rooibos
• YouTube Review https://youtu.be/4kc30EVenGw
• TikTok Review https://www.tiktok.com/@circuitswan/video/7095564294900698414
• Blog Post https://amazonv.blogspot.com/2022/05/davids-tea-company-loose-leaf-rooibos.html

Photos:

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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.

Florapharm Tea USA Company Loose Leaf Rooibos Tisane 'Cape Town Chai'

Tea Information: 

Florapharm Tea USA Company Loose Leaf Rooibos Tisane 'Cape Town Chai'

Rooibos a.k.a. Red Tisane (Tea is technically only from the camellia sinensis plant) 

Steep Information: 

1 heaping tsp

~4 oz

212°F

4min

Mesh basket strainer 

Tasting Notes: 

Dry Leaf Smell: very cinnamon, hints of anise, sweet woody finish

Steeped Tea Smell: mostly woody, hint cinnamon

Flavor: cinnamon, hint of warm spice (clove?), maybe peppercorn? sweet, woody

Aftertaste: nothing lingers 

Liquor: translucent dark red brown

Comments: not very spiced, I prefer heavily spiced

Post-Steep Additives: honey

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 

Statement of Sponsorship or Advertisement: 

I received this product for free. 

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.

Zhi Tea Company Loose Leaf Rooibos Tisane 'Sweet Desert Delight'

Tea Information: 

Zhi Tea Company Loose Leaf Rooibos Tisane 'Sweet Desert Delight'

Rooibos a.k.a. Red Tisane (Tea is technically only from the camellia sinensis plant) 

Purchase: Here 

Steepster Link: Here 

Steep Information: 

~12oz boiling water 2tsp

5+ minutes

Metal basket strainer 

Tasting Notes: 

Dry Leaf Smell: sweet, coconut, anise

Steeped Tea Smell: Anise and wood, Hint coconut

Flavor: Sweet coconut anise

Aftertaste: Woody 

Liquor: Color translucent orange red

Resteep: very weak

Photos:

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 

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.

Tea Addiction Company Loose Leaf Rooibos Tisane 'Rooibos White Chocolate'

Tea Information: 

Tea Addiction Company Loose Leaf Rooibos Tisane 'Rooibos White Chocolate' 

(Tea is technically only from the camellia sinensis plant) 

Steepster Link: Here 

Steep Information: 

3 tsp

212°F

7 min

Metal basket strainer 

Tasting Notes: 

Dry Leaf Smell: chocolate, sweet, woody

Steeped Tea Smell: 

Flavor: chocolate, woody

Body: Medium 

Aftertaste: woody

Liquor: translucent dark red-brown

Resteep: 

resteep is weak, added sugar, still just plain rooibos

Photos:

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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I traded a person for this sample. 

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.

David's Tea Teabag Red Tisane 'organic super ginger'

Tea Information:
From 24 teas to love gift set
Tea: organic super ginger
Type: Red (Rooibos) Tisane
Packaging: teabag
Company: David's Tea
Purchase: Here
Description: This potent herbal infusion of anti-inflammatory ginger, green rooibos and peppercorns is so soothing, you might even say it has superpowers. It’s the spiciest, most comforting tisane imaginable – the perfect ginger tea to reach for when you’re fighting a cold or sore throat. The best part? It’s caffeine-free, so you can heal fast and still enjoy a good night's sleep.
Ingredients: Organic: Ginger, green rooibos*, black pepper, white pepper, pink peppercorn. With natural flavouring.

Steep Information:
Amount: 1 tea bag
Water: boiling, 1 mug full
Tool: pot
Steep Time: lost track of time, over 5 minutes
Served: Hot

Tasting Notes:
Dry Leaf Smell: kick in the face ginger
Steeped Tea Smell: Smell Ginger, peppercorn, woody.
Flavor: Taste pepper up front, Ginger finish
Body: Body is medium.
Aftertaste: slightly woody after taste.
Liquor: Color burnt orange green.

Post-Steep Additives: Added sugar and milk. Ok caffeine free chai
Resteep: none

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

I purchased this product. 
All my reviews are as unbiased as possible, whether I buy or receive free product. I accept no other compensation other than free product.

David's Tea Teabag Rooibos Tisane 'organic cinnamon rooibos chai'

Tea Information:
From 24 teas to love gift set
Tea: organic cinnamon rooibos chai
Type: Rooibos Tisane
Packaging: teabag
Company: David's Tea
Purchase: Here
Description: Organic rooibos tea and cinnamon are a powerhouse combination. According to aromatherapy principles, cinnamon enhances your ability to concentrate. Plus it has a clean and refreshing taste your breath will thank you for. And rooibos is super hydrating and bursting with vitamins and minerals. Your new favourite caffeine-free chai also contains sweet apple. Delicious.
Ingredients: Organic: Rooibos*, apple, cinnamon. With natural cinnamon flavouring.

Steep Information:
Amount: 1 tea bag
Water: boiling, 1 mug full
Tool: pot
Steep Time: lost track of time, over 5 minutes
Served: Hot

Tasting Notes:
Dry Leaf Smell: Sweet cinnamon and wood smell
Steeped Tea Smell: cinnamon & clove hints wood
Flavor: Woody with bark and spice finish
Body: medium
Aftertaste: wood and spice
Liquor: Dark red brown

Not that impressive

Post-Steep Additives: Added sugar, more spice up front wood finish. Added cream. Spice and wood is suppressed just hints after.
Resteep: none

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

I purchased this product. 
All my reviews are as unbiased as possible, whether I buy or receive free product. I accept no other compensation other than free product.