Experience buying from Teavana Online http://steepster.com/places/2822-teavana-online-atlanta-georgia
Appearance and aroma of dry leaf: Lots of light and dark brown bits, with a delightful splash of red color from the peppercorns; strong smell: like chai, but with chocolate notes.
Brewing guidelines: four tsp tea, four cups water; six-cup ceramic teapot, tea in large, metal tea-ball; stevia added.
……….1st: Off boil, slightly warmed pot; 2’
……….2nd: Boiling, warmed pot; ~4’
……….3rd: Spot on boiling, warmed pot, 7’
Color and aroma of tea liquor: light brown; I though it would have been darker; smells strongly of clove (even on third steeping).
Flavor of tea liquor: My wife and I both like the taste of this tea, which tasted somewhat like a chocolat-y chai, but lighter tasting; still some flavor on the third steeping.
Blends well with: For those that like chocolate, I would think this tea would be a great addition to any chai.
Value: Great at 50-75% off the regular price (it’s $1.70 for 2 oz at 75% off).
Overall: My wife and I both enjoyed this tea from start to finish. I think it may take more than one tsp of tea per cup of water to give it as strong a flavor as we would like, and that’s why I wouldn’t want to pay full price for this tea; still, I look forward to brewing up this no-caffeine tisane on cold evenings throughout the winter!