Tazo

Our ears are roasting, and I’m not talking about the corn crop! Any tea I’ve made this week needs to fit the “two hot sips and then ice it down” category. Good old solid, dependable Tazo to the rescue. It’s strong enough to open the eyes and get me out the door without any sharp edges to cut myself on—not tannic or acidic, and doesn’t get too watery on ice.

My current supply will not outlast this heat wave. It’s on the grocery list.

We’ve been talking a bit—or I have, anyway—about ungoofables; dependable tea you can make in your sleep or in unfavorable circumstances. Hubby brought a box of Awake bags home (not sure why), and after a good strong wake-up tumbler, I think I’ll nominate this one for the short list, too. A little sharp on your tongue if you oversteep, but good and drinkable with or without milk.

After staring so hard at a writing project for three twelve-hour days I fear falling headfirst into the monitor, I scrounged around for the strongest wake-up tea to hand. This was it. It’s not a fussy tea—which is great in makeshift circumstances. Not sure I can detect any significant flavor differences between Awake and good ol’ Red Rose, but it is strong and capable. Some afternoons, that’s all you need in the cup.

Wonder if the formulation of this has changed…it’s been a while since I’ve had it. (But then, we’re talking out-of-town water and styrofoam cups.) Strong and adequate.

First time trying this, very nice gentle flavor. Good start to the day.

“The secret of happiness, you see, is not found in seeking more, but in developing the capacity to enjoy less.” – Socrates

Not my favourite breakfast tea, but not bad.

Hot, at Starbucks. As good as always.

I always get this tea from Starbucks and it’s the bomb.

Very delicious! It has a bright flavor to it that is very comforting. A definite must in your tea cabinet!

This is the green tea they sell in my school cafeteria, and since I’m trying to cut back on coffee, it is my primary drink these days.

My morning pick me up!

Not a huge fan of Starbucks but I grab this at times when I am out and don’t have much else of an option. Pretty good stuff not the highest quality and its an artificial tasting vanilla but pretty drinkable.

I love that this is decaf. I had it for the first time on my honeymoon at breakfast, so that’s what it always reminds me of.

If I want a herbal in winter this is my go-to. Gentle and sweet with a little sharpness that echos the black tea that is my normal choice. I use a longer seep time. This is good with things that are not too sweet because it is easy to overpower the gentle sweetness of this tea.

Who needs iced coffee when you have Starbucks iced chai tea latte? This is a perfect treat for all seasons.

Very nice tea, I like this one iced. No sugar. not needed.

“I’d love to go out with you, but I’ve been scheduled for a karma transplant.”

Very nice over ice, needs nothing else for me.

Very light taste, nice after lunch tea. Better hot, then cold.

Very light, first tried as a iced tea. It is nice as a hot, sipping tea.

Who dares to teach, never ceases to learn.

This may be my most favorite tea for my entire early twenties. About five years of them. I drink this one nearly scalding hot, best in a glass container. It’s sweet and smooth and perfect just as it is. The citrus is everywhere but never aggressive. Its one of the perfect rare ones.

Not exciting, not terrible. It’s a pretty middle of the road blend that I probably won’t get a whole lot more of. But it was not bad. It’s just not what I had in mind when seeking out Christmas blends.