Buchu Superfruit

Damn, DAVIDsTEA, Y U NO listen to your customers? Stevia, stevia, and more stevia. I’m sure if you took a poll, the vast majority of customers do not want that stuff in there. This would have been great without it, I’d say. Aside from the stevia, black currant is in the forefront, and is supported by a mixture of other berries. Smart move on the green rooibos, at least. It goes so well with the berries.

So I wasn’t sure about this one but I want some thing new and herbal given the 4 cups of black tea I’ve already had today, so it at least fit the bill.

The first note is predictably fruity/berry-y. Blackberry seems dominant. Unfortunately there’s this off putting not that I can’t put my finger on. I feel like it’s kind of woody, so maybe it’s the rooibos, but I wouldn’t swear by it. The aftertaste is fairly nice and rather bizarrely reminded me of a cheesecake covered in berries and berry sauce—yummy! Too bad the tea doesn’t taste like the aftertaste.

Another sample…

This one smells fruit and sweet and mmmm. I’m always hesitant about stevia, but I didn’t mind it in this one. I drank this one hot, though I might use what I’ve got left to make and iced tea, as I generally like fruit teas better in that form.

Another from the Feel-good collection. This is the only one I didn’t like (glad I only picked up 8g of each!). The initial taste is alright but the aftertaste of the stevia make it seem almost artificial. I drank it hot, mind you, but I had to force it down. In order to use up the last little bit, I will drink down some of the blueberry iced tea in my fridge and pour in a mug of this. It should pair well together and the stevia will be masked.

Wow, cold brewing this one is a definite no.

It’s insanely, stupidly, horrifically sweet with a slight edge of medicinal flavour. It almost takes me back to the nightmare that was “Currant Affairs” which is DEFINITELY in my top three “Worst DAVIDsTEA blends of all time” alongside the cherry cola one and Queen of Tarts. Nope nope nope.

Into the box of packed teas you go…

Dry leaf nose: sweet, ripe berry aroma.

Liqueur: Burnt orange color. Slight herbal note followed by sweet berries.

Flavour notes: Sweet ripe berry notes all the way from start to finish. This tea is juicy and rich.