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TeaTiff TTB #21

Despite the long ingredient list for this blend, I mostly got ginger and turmeric with just a hint of anise. It felt very warming and healthy and I’d probably enjoy it quite a bit if I was sick! But I wish there was a bit more complexity to the flavor profile.

TeaTiff TTB #20

I had to do a double-take after trying this one, because it tasted EXACTLY like the Earl Grey Moonlight I sampled yesterday. The vanilla and cream notes came through strongly and the lavender was basically nonexistent. Not sure how to rate this one. I really liked the flavor! But it didn’t match the name.

TeaTiff TTB #19

The dry leaf of this blend is so fun with lots of colorful sprinkles and mini white chocolate chips! And I was happy to see that (unlike far too many of David’s Tea’s dessert blends) it didn’t include stevia on the ingredient list. While that meant I didn’t hate it, I unfortunately also didn’t love it. The flavor is quite one-note: straight-up sweet white chocolate that coats your tongue with the oily melted chocolate chips. And in my cup it was an unpleasant murky yellow color. Would probably be better as a latte, but it just isn’t interesting enough to try that.

TeaTiff TTB #18

This was such an interesting tea! I enjoyed reading some of the backstory here on Steepster. Though it’s not a flavor profile I’m typically drawn to, I enjoyed sampling this tea. It almost came across like a puerh with a very earthy, complex flavor. There were some dark chocolate notes in there and a lingering mineral aftertaste. Not sure this is something I’d drink again, but I’m glad to have tried it.

TeaTiff TTB #17

Earl Grey Cream/London Fog blends are pretty hit and miss for me, but this one was a hit! The vanilla flavoring is definitely present, but doesn’t overpower the bergamot. It’s a bit astringent straight, but really yummy with milk and would make a wonderful latte! I’m hanging onto the last little bit of this one.

TeaTiff TTB #16

This was definitely fruity, but it also had a bit of a bitter herbal note in the aftertaste that I didn’t enjoy. It also had a STRONG aroma, which my husband did not appreciate.

TeaTiff TTB #15

I’ve been wanting to try this one for a while, so I was excited to see it in the box! I found it a bit thinner and more astringent than the Russian Caravan I’ve been enjoying from Market Spice, but I did appreciate how balanced and nuanced the smoky flavor was.

TeaTiff TTB #14

This tea has a really nice almond flavor, but I wish the base tea was more robust. It came across as a bit thin and one-note. I decided to try adding milk, which did make it more creamy and enjoyable for me. But I greatly prefer Fava’s Almond Cookie!

TeaTiff TTB #13

I was intrigued by this one because it was labeled as a black tea (and looked like one) but had honeybush in the title. Still not exactly sure what this is, but it’s yummy! It actually tasted almost like an oolong…very smooth and buttery with a honey-sweet, fruity flavor.

TeaTiff TTB #12

This one smells AMAZING and tastes almost as good! It has an intense nutty flavor with a bit of warm roastiness that makes it super cozy and perfect for the holidays. I’d like to try it side-by-side with my longtime favorite Roasted Chestnut from TeaSource, because I think it would give it a run for its money!