Tazo

Backlogging. Had 2 “talls” while on vacation in Vegas. They said it was their own loose leaf but I know they ‘do’ the whole Tazo thing…I figured since this one was already listed on Steepster as such I would list here.

The black tea was very strong and nearly bitter but not too bad. It was alright.

Based on the other reviews, i’m mildly convinced my taste buds are retarded. (or maybe i haven’t tried enough tea)
Either way, i particularly enjoy this tea when i’m leaving for school in a pinch and don’t have time to steep a loose batch. I also have a longterm love affair with ginger in general, so perhaps there is the inherent issue. I drink tea straight, and this is mild and pleasant with a slow burn/heat (perfect for chilly weather)
highly recommended for mindless sipping during the morning commute (perfectly paired with an ipod and a smile)

I had one bag of this left. I decided to experiment. Brewed it for 3 minutes, and brewed a bag of Alpine Berry for 10 minutes along with it.

Turned out kinda meh. I can finish this cup, but I’m not happy about it.

It’s not too terribly hot/spicy. But it’s not too terribly tasty, either. It is warm and I’m cold; decaf and I need no more caffeine today. Other than that, there’s not much going for it.

Ensuing sips confirm that Frank’s chais are the only ones I like.

Perhaps it’s the age of the bag (which is questionable), but there’s a roasted flavor coming out in this tea. It tastes like roasting brown rice for rice-a-roni smells, down to a slight buttery note and mouthfeel. There’s still the vegetal taste of the green tea as well, but it’s not sweet-grassy like some greens that I’ve had and not enjoyed.

Normally, I’m not a big fan of plain, non-flavored green teas. But this one…this one I could actually see myself buying more of, especially to keep here at the office. And this cup has went way too fast.

This is a bag from one of Tazo’s samplers, I think. It’s not the fancy pyramid bag, just a regular teabag.

What is it with mint being in everything I try here lately? There’s definitely mint in this one, as well as the lemongrass. But as for green tea? Definitely not the star of the show. In fact, this tastes much more like an herbal blend than a green tea blend.

And the longer it sits, the more pronounced the mint becomes. Definitely won’t be buying this one.

Two bags of this with 7 oz water in my travel mug. I have no idea what temp the water is, as I still haven’t invested in a thermometer let alone any tea gadgets beyond a tea ball. So sad. Anyways, I add a splash of Silk French Vanilla coffee creamer and drink in the awesomeness. I love chai. I want to try many more chais, but I plan on keeping this one unless something that DOESN’T take half my paycheck turns out to taste better and knocks the Tazo off it’s high horse. It’s not as good as the local coffee shop’s Chai, but I’m PRETTY sure it’s about a million calories less too, so I’ll take it.

A bag of this was sitting on my desk when I got to work this morning! Not sure who it came from, but the random acts of tea-ness that my coworkers do for me are great.

Brewed it for 10 minutes this time. The cinnamon is very strong, and the apple is just right. Warm, soothing, delicious.

Found a couple of bags of this blend last night. Decided to have it this morning since I’m not quite sure I’m awake yet. I’d forgotten I had it, and how much I like it. Also had forgotten I prefer it brewed 10 rather than 5 minutes, but this cup isn’t terribly weak either. It’s got a good apple flavor and a good amount of cinnamon. It’s much closer to my breakfast blend than Lipton’s cinnamon apple blend. Wish I had more to brew at 10 minutes.

Another bag from my coworker. Still not liking the mint aspect. Have decided that my perfect chamomile cannot have mint in it. I’m only really tasting that.

One of my coworkers has been out of town, and her hotel had tea in the rooms. She pocketed them and left them on my desk at work, bless her. I love having enablers in my life. I brought these couple of bags home to try before bed tonight.

It’s minty chamomile. Or, rather, chamomiley mint. Mint is the first big flavor that I got from this, then followed by chamomile. There’s a hint of fruity, but you kinda have to be searching for it. Smooth, and fairly light. But the more I drink, the more the mint stands out.

Not too bad, but not something I’d purchase, either. I’m just happy to see that hotels are starting to provide more than coffee in the rooms for their guests.

Definitely used to be one my favorite newbie teas. It’s got a nice light flavor that lends itself well to the winter (the mint is warming, the lemon soothing.) I think it’s one of the higher quality bags out there, for sure. Nice with a little honey if you have a sore throat!

This really isn’t tea, as far as I’m concerned. It’s bitter, astringent water, and really doesn’t hold flavor at all. Had I known that black tea could taste so much of nothing, I never would’ve steeped this. Unfortunately, my taste buds have become a little to discerning for their own good, and now I desperately await my mum’s package of tea. (Does that make me a bad person? Derp.)

Tazo “Passion” is the color of a Bordeaux and has a floral aroma.

When sipping this tea, the tartness of the lemongrass is the first taste that hits the tongue, followed by the sweet cinnamon flavor. It’s a bit disconcerting, so I thought I would add some sugar or honey to round the flavor out. This turned the tea into something more like warm juice.

This is a fairly tasty little tea. I think the flavors work well together. Great tea to drink at work.

Yet another green tea that is taking up real estate in my cupboard…bitter, dry, lifeless.

Curse you, Tazo Sampler! I mixed one bag of this with one bag of Awake so I could tolerate it, but it’s definitely not winning my vote.

I have been drinking this and my other bagged teas for now because the teaball I have crapped out on me so I am waiting for my Libre infuser cup to arrive. I hope it shows up tomorrow because I can’t wait to try more tea samples!

So good with Silk vanilla creamer, and most of the time I leave the bag in when I drink it. Sometimes I really want a strong cup so I use 2 of the bags and leave them in.

I used to love this tea, and I still really like it, but I don’t go through a box as quickly now when there are so many other teas just waiting for me to give them a try. I agree with Auggy that there is somethingy cinnamon-y about it, but it seems to only get bothersome if I over-steep it.

I don’t like green tea much, the dry bitterness just always seems to come through and I can’t get past it, but this blend helps me tolerate it so I can get the green tea benefits without too much wincing.