1397 Tasting Notes

drank Honey Bee by DAVIDsTEA
1397 tasting notes

The smell of this one I’m not loving. It might not be a bad smell if it wasn’t so strong. Also it smells like something from Lush. I can’t remember which product…I’ll have to keep thinking.

This has a sweetness that i’m not liking. I can’t really nail down what it is. Not a normal “it’s just too sweet”. It’s sweet in a roundabout way. Hmm. Not the mate for me.

Preparation
4 min, 15 sec
Shmiracles

ya not my favorite mate. but also not my least favorite. so, there’s that.
hah

Crowkettle

This is one of those blends that seeps into the very pores of a room. It’s not bad at all but it’s enough to prevent me from making it too often. Invasive~

Daisy Chubb

Maybe Honey I washed the kids soap, or Honey Bee bath bomb? Or It’s Raining Men shower gel? I looove that honey smell, I know that one! lol

Courtney

Haha I love Honey I Washed The Kids soap! It’s all I use. But that’s not it. I’ll go check my cupboard.

Daisy Chubb

I find this tea has a really sharp element to the smell, I can’t wait to see what you find! haha

Courtney

I think it’s Soft Coeur DaisyChubb :) Ah my mind can rest once again.

Daisy Chubb

There we go! haha I was going to suggest that one but didn’t want to list everything ever. Yummmy soft coeur.

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drank Hot Lips (Organic) by DAVIDsTEA
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This one smells so good! I love cinnamon hearts. Seriously I eat them until I can’t really taste them anymore because it feels as though I’ve burned my taste buds clear off.

Liking it for sure. And nice touch of not burning the taste buds off. I was a little nervous there’d be something overpowering in such a strong scent but it all works together so nicely.

The more it cools, the more it tastes exactly like cinnamon hearts. I’m getting a warming near the back of my throat and down from the cinnamon or peppercorns.

Update February 27/13: I resteeped this one this morning for my drive. The resteep is good but it’s all peppercorns and no sweetness. Still enjoyable, but not as much as the first round.

Preparation
3 min, 0 sec

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drank Jungle Ju Ju by DAVIDsTEA
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I can’t get Kiwi’s Big Adventure out of my mind, even drinking it is reminding me of it. Really, not a bad thing. I wanted to love Kiwi’s Big Adventure but it needed more flavour in my opinion. But they don’t have any of the same ingredients. This one I’m enjoying though.

Update: I let the rest of my cup from this morning sit in the fridge and it was still pretty good chilled but I think I may prefer it hot. I could see it being just as good chilled with perhaps a wee bit of sugar.

Update February 12/13: Still really enjoying this one. Brought it for the drive and first class this morning. I actually added a wee but of agave this morning to mellow out the slight bitter taste. Not over-steeped bitter, more like lemon bitter.

Preparation
4 min, 15 sec

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drank Brazillionaire by DAVIDsTEA
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This one is very smooth. It goes down easy. Though I wish I could get a little more sweetness from the raisins. I’ll have to double check that I get more in there next time. Overall, pretty good though I don’t think I’ll keep it regularly. Every once in a while I could see enjoying it.

Preparation
4 min, 30 sec

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drank Prairie Berry by DAVIDsTEA
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This one’s really good! I love the berries in this – far better than Blueberry Jam, which it initially reminded me of. There’s a hint of sweetness in every sip that really makes this tea quite amazing.

Preparation
4 min, 15 sec

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drank Orange Blossom by DAVIDsTEA
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This one smells so good! Hopefully this will be the rooibos for me. There’s something in this that vaguely makes me think of carbonation. And I’m not too sure on the aftertaste. As it cools the aftertaste diminishes.

The more I drink the more it reminds me of a creamsicle. But because it’s hot my taste buds are confused. I may try this one out cold to see what happens.

Update: Possibly even better when it’s chilled.

Preparation
4 min, 30 sec

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drank Russian Morning N°24 by Kusmi Tea
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Another awesome sample from CharlotteZero :)

I love breakfast teas! This one is no exception. I’m just trying it straight and already love it.

Preparation
3 min, 0 sec

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drank Violet by Kusmi Tea
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Thank you for this generous sample CharlotteZero!

This is a lovely blend. The violet is not overwhelming. For the two Kusmi teas I’ve tried I’m off to a great start. I may end up placing an order.

Preparation
3 min, 0 sec
KittyLovesTea

Ooohh this sounds nice :)

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drank Luscious Watermelon by DAVIDsTEA
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I’m having this one iced tonight. Switching it up from all the hot tea I’ve been having non-stop for days.

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drank White Peony by DAVIDsTEA
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I’ve never had a straight white tea before and I’m enjoying this one. Nothing too special about it from what I can tell. Perhaps once I’ve tried more unflavoured white teas I’ll have more to report.

Update: Great resteeped as well!

Kasumi no Chajin

my favorite white tea (a sliver needle) resteeps about 5 times (at least) very nicely

Courtney

That’s great. I’m on my third re-steep now and I’m still really enjoying it. I’l’ have to update on many steeps I manage :)

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I love black tea and this is usually what’s in my mug. I’m also happy to enjoy a cup of green or red rooibos, herbals, oolongs (unroasted/green and red preferable to roasted), whites, and subtly flavoured greens.

Likes:
Raspberry, strawberry, peach, apricot, rhubarb, passionfruit, blackcurrant, redcurrant, fig, and most fruits in general, maple, creaminess, hay, biscuit, lavender, and cacao/dark chocolate.

I enjoy bergamot when paired with flavours that mellow it.

Dislikes:
Any smokiness at all, stevia, too much blackberry leaf, rose, jasmine, ginger (except in chai), cinnamon-heavy teas, anything cloying or fake/candy-like.

I’m vegan and have an allergy to potatoes, so I avoid any animal products in tea, along with sprinkles as these often have potato starch (I’ll happily pick them out of blends).

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Last updated January 2023.

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