16 Tasting Notes
The concept was interesting but the taste was not as complimentary as one would hope. I had wondered why it was called buttermint but it tastes strange, as if there was butter in the tea. Hard pass.
Preparation
When I saw that the 2017 blend was a blend of green, black, and oolong, I couldn’t help but wonder who the people at Teavana thought they were and how weird this would taste but it’s really amazing. Its mellowness pairs well with brighter tastes like peppermint or citrus and I really wish I could purchase the loose leaf version of this tea.
Preparation
Mint Majesty features spearmint, peppermint, and lemon verbena which makes it a refreshing twist on traditional peppermint tea. I have used plain peppermint tea for digestive support for many years now but I think this may be its replacement. The spearmint makes the tea very crisp while the peppermint is familiar and pleasant. What has me hooked, however, is that verbena that adds a bit of natural sweetness.
Flavors: Lemon, Peppermint, Spearmint
Preparation
Wasn’t a fan of this tea initially when trying it in the setting of Starbucks but using my employee markout on it has so far been a good decision. There are two green teas that are served hot at work with one featuring mint and the other EC&M.
EC&M tastes like a green tea would but with a subtle sweetness in the aftertaste. It has a slightly chalky mouth-feel to it but not in an unpleasant way— almost like drinking liquid smoke. If you’re looking for a tea with very little frills, this would be a good option.Flavors: Grass, Green, Sweet, Warm Grass
Preparation
A pretty mild white tea when made at the recommended temperature and time for a white tea. I had three variations of it in which the water was hotter or it steeped longer and none of them were as smooth and pleasant but each had and increasingly sweeter, more honey-like aftertaste.
Flavors: Floral
