70
drank Buddha's Blend by DAVIDsTEA
58 tasting notes

Advent calendar [13/24]

I received this one as a sample not too long ago and I think I found that it was just alright. This morning, however, I tried again at 70 degrees and found that it had no taste. I thought, okay, maybe it’ll be alright at 75. Still no taste, though it was smooth and refreshing once it cooled down for almost an hour. I tried once more at 80 degrees and found a mild hint of fuzzy peach candies with a sour aftertaste.

I’m starting to think that perhaps I’m on my way to getting a cold, and my taste buds are just blocked. I still have some of my sample left. I will have to try it another day.

I think I’ll keep this rating at a 70. There’s nothing inherently bad about this tea, though it’s too mild for my tastes.

Flavors: Floral, Grass, Peach, Smooth

Preparation
170 °F / 76 °C 2 min, 0 sec 1 tsp 8 OZ / 236 ML
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Kristal 9 years ago

Not huge on this one either. That’s why I didn’t mind the error in my calendar.

Alyssa 9 years ago

Nice! Maybe you can complain to DT for a little something extra? :)

Kristal 9 years ago

Ah, that’s alright. I am going to go there today through for my free cup of tea for my bday :)

Alyssa 9 years ago

Happy belated birthday!!

Kristal 9 years ago

Thanks! It was a great day!

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Kristal 9 years ago

Not huge on this one either. That’s why I didn’t mind the error in my calendar.

Alyssa 9 years ago

Nice! Maybe you can complain to DT for a little something extra? :)

Kristal 9 years ago

Ah, that’s alright. I am going to go there today through for my free cup of tea for my bday :)

Alyssa 9 years ago

Happy belated birthday!!

Kristal 9 years ago

Thanks! It was a great day!

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My foray into steeping happened with tin of Oreo cookie and salted chocolate caramel tea, back in college in 2009. I probably bought them for the novelty more than the taste— which sounds like a reason for many of my college-era purchases. The lovely little tea store was bought out by David’s Tea soon after I finished college. While I do enjoy getting tea from places other than malls, it’s difficult to find quality without going online. Most of my stash ends up being from there due to convenience.

I’m an early childhood educator. Tea is a big part of my daily life. I’ve yet to find anything as soothing and as energizing as it.

I’m on a big kick of blacks and herbals, especially straight ones.

90-100: Must get more of this. One sample isn’t enough.
80-89: Great! Would drink it again sometime
60-79: Decent, but probably won’t go back for more
40-59: Glad I tried, but one cup is enough
~40: No thanks. Never again!

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Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

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