6444 Tasting Notes

68

I am still not finding any coconut in this tea and I think it could use it as the combination of lime peel and black tea can get bitter. Luckily Herbal Infusions samples are large enough that I have a couple more cups to try and get it right before I officially write this off.

Preparation
Boiling 4 min, 0 sec

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35

This has cooled quite a bit and it tastes almost like a plain cracker. It smelled sweeter when it was hotter so I am holding off on numbers until I try it hot.

Preparation
205 °F / 96 °C 4 min, 0 sec
Terri HarpLady

I polished off my first annual (maybe) box of this last night. Definitely better while it’s hot :)

Stephanie

cracker tea…weird :)

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83

This is a delicious peppermint tea. Nothing particularly fancy, just minty goodness.

Preparation
205 °F / 96 °C 3 min, 0 sec

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90

The first cup was so tasty, I decided to have another. Mmmmm….cookie tea :)

Preparation
Boiling 4 min, 0 sec
Josie Jade

This is one of my favorites for when I’m in a hurry and don’t have time to make a real cup of tea. :)

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16

This one is not nearly as delicious as the last. This, to me, tastes like a subpar chai tea :(

Preparation
205 °F / 96 °C 4 min, 0 sec

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90

I really shouldn’t write off teas just because they are bagged as this is amazing. This is an iced gingerbread cookie in a cup and it is amazing!!

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Boiling 4 min, 0 sec
TeaLady441

That sounds really good! I’ve had my eyes open for these teas but haven’t seen them anywhere yet.

VariaTEA

I picked up some boxes with my Mom and I think my Dad grabbed some for me as well so I will definitely have enough to share. I can send some your way when I am back home.

OMGsrsly

I’ve seen them at Superstore, Cavo. Don’t know what you have out your way, though.

TeaLady441

I’ve been at a few Loblaw related chains, but not an actual Superstore. And Shoppers. And Walmart. Meh. Maybe next year. :P
(It’s not that big a deal…)

pyarkaaloo

ahhh, someone who loves this tea as much as i do! i think it’s amazing!! it has the most amazing aroma, like buttery caramel! anyway, if u can’t find this in stores, i saw on the CS website that they sell their holiday teas year-round…joy to the world!

VariaTEA

This is definitely a tasty tea. Luckily both of my parents bought me a box so I have 40 tea bags. I think I should be set for a while although I will keep in mind that they sell it on CS :)

TeaLady441

Well I’m just stoked that you sent me so many CS samples! :O

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75
drank Fantasy Island by DAVIDsTEA
6444 tasting notes

I don’t know if anyone has ever tried any of Walden Farms calorie free sauces/dips but I found them in the store today and stocked up. I was so excited to find 0 calorie marshmallow dip and peanut butter and chocolate sauce and creamy dressing, that I convinced myself it would magically taste like the real thing. I was so excited in fact that I couldn’t even wait to get home to sample my new things. They were DISGUSTING!! OMG, they were so bad I think I will have nightmares for the rest of my life.

Anyways, in hopes of restoring my faith in the possibility of tasty 0 calorie treats, I turned to tea. Also, I turned to a tea I love. Hence I am having a cup of Fantasy Island. Raspberry deliciousness combined with coconutty sweetness. This hits the spot every time. Yum!!! Faith restored :)

Preparation
Boiling 4 min, 0 sec
OMGsrsly

Oh, I’m so sorry I am laughing so hard! I know that feeling, when you build the anticipation and end up spitting whatever it is out and tossing the rest in the trash. Tea is way better. :)

VariaTEA

Don’t worry about the laughing. My mom was sitting next to me and I think she almost peed herself when she saw my reaction. It just did not go over well.

JustJames

oh no! lol…. i prefer outright justifications: carrot cake is good for me because it has carrots in it which cancel out the oil and the sugar. so is the cream cheese icing because it has dairy…. calcium is damn important!

while i experience more delusions this way, i also experience fewer let downs =0P

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91
drank Banana Pudding Black Tea by 52teas
6444 tasting notes

Sipdown!! (161 although this is a very temporary sipdown as there is more in the box my dad is sending me)

Backlog from this morning. This is an interesting tea. I find the “pudding” comes from the thickness of this tea. The banana is in the flavor. It is tasty and sweet so thank you Veronica for sending this my way :)

Preparation
205 °F / 96 °C 3 min, 0 sec

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75

Sipdown!! (162)

Backlog from this morning. I am going through my teas a lot faster than I thought I would be. This is 1 of 2 sipdowns today alone. However, it is okay as I picked up 4 of the Celestial Seasonings holiday teas (buy 1, get 1 free!) and my package of many teas should be arriving from my Dad next week.

As for this tea, it was definitely tasty but I don’t usually reach for Earl Greys (except for Marshmallow Snowflake Earl Grey from Herbal Infusions) so I don’t think I will be placing an order for this anytime soon. I am glad I got to try it so thank you Cavocorax for sharing with me :)

Preparation
205 °F / 96 °C 2 min, 30 sec

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drank Jessie's Tea by DAVIDsTEA
6444 tasting notes

This one always hits the spot. The lavender is calming and the coconut adds sweetness. This makes for a pleasant cup on any evening.

Preparation
Boiling 4 min, 0 sec

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My cupboard has grown exponentially since joining this site and I have a lot to share. Feel free to snoop through my cupboard and message me if anything interests you – I am always happy to swap!

For me, flavored teas are definitely my sweet spot. I will most often reach for black teas and rooibos or honeybush blends but I do keep some flavored whites and greens around for when the mood strikes. I have a few herbals/tisanes but most of the time I find myself disappointed by them as they often smell deliciously sweet and then end up tasting tart/sour. I have a little bit of an aversion to pu’erh and oolong teas. I am also wary of florals, earl greys, and chai teas. I do not like overpowering citrus flavors nor do I usually like hibiscus, licorice or chamomile. I love dessert teas – caramel, vanilla, toffee, cookie, cream, and other sweet flavors make me smile. Fruits like strawberry, peach, mango, and pineapples will often catch my attention as well.

I have also realized that although I really enjoy adding frothed milk to some of my teas, if I do not like the tea with zero additives (just in plain water without milk or sugar), I probably won’t drink it. The one exception is flavored matchas which I will happily drink in cold milk if I do not like it mixed with hot water. My theory is if the tea can’t stand on its own then it is not for me and I will more than likely try to swap it out for something else.

Tea Ratings Guide (as of December 10, 2017)
90-100 Teas I NEED on hand at all times
80-89 Teas I want to keep around for a cup every now and then
70-79 Teas I am glad I have around and can experiment with but probably don’t need more than what’s in my cupboard
60-69 Teas I would not turn down a cup of from a friend but that would probably be enough
50-59 Teas I can see why someone would enjoy but are not for me
Under 50 Teas I really did not like and most likely got dumped

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