This was the main reason for my Murchie’s order. It’s a summer seasonal tea, and I love orange-flavored things. I will say, I became less excited when I saw that it also has spices in it, because why? They describe it as a transitional tea for late summer and early fall, but I guess I’m confused by that decision when they already have two other orange spice teas? So I hemmed and hawed on whether I even wanted it anymore, but ended up taking the plunge because retail therapy. I did remove all of the whole cloves out of protest! (Ashmanra will understand XD)
It is mostly orange, thankfully. I would describe it as being close to a true orange flavor, with just a touch of gummy orange slice and a bit of that essential oil sort of zestiness. The spices show themselves near the end of the sip, and the finish tastes very similar to their Christmas Tea (which is an orange spice black tea).
It does seem similar to Christmas Tea, though perhaps more orangey. I might have to try them side-by-side to remind myself. In any case, it’s nice, but definitely a fall-to-winter tea for me, and not a summer one.
Let me know if you have any recommendations for a nice, juicy orange tea, preferably without hibiscus or spices!
Flavors: Bright, Candy, Cinnamon, Citrus Zest, Clove, Orange, Orange Zest, Spices, Sweet
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It’s good to read this before I go and buy some. I like orange spice Christmas teas, but mostly in the winter/late autumn. This isn’t a summer tea imo at all
Ashmanra does understand and is affronted on your behalf that they even put clove in there.
Have you tried Fete de Versailles from Nina’s of Paris? Or Orange Marmalade Black from RoT? Let me send you a sachet of that last one! It was limited edition but is available online now and is supposed to hit stores in July, I think.
CameronB – sample is on the way to you!
Oof, why did you have to remind me about Nina’s ha ha, I see they finally got their online shop going! But only in 100g increments, and that €20+ shipping… ^^’
It is available on Amazon for $22!
I miss when they had all of their teas in 50g increments on Amazon! I did order Fête de Versailles already though ha ha, because I saw it was the same price.
It’s good to read this before I go and buy some. I like orange spice Christmas teas, but mostly in the winter/late autumn. This isn’t a summer tea imo at all
Ashmanra does understand and is affronted on your behalf that they even put clove in there.
Have you tried Fete de Versailles from Nina’s of Paris? Or Orange Marmalade Black from RoT? Let me send you a sachet of that last one! It was limited edition but is available online now and is supposed to hit stores in July, I think.
CameronB – sample is on the way to you!
Oof, why did you have to remind me about Nina’s ha ha, I see they finally got their online shop going! But only in 100g increments, and that €20+ shipping… ^^’
It is available on Amazon for $22!
I miss when they had all of their teas in 50g increments on Amazon! I did order Fête de Versailles already though ha ha, because I saw it was the same price.