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I believe this was my first experience with straight white tea! This brewed up to a very pale, golden liquid with a light floral scent. The flavor was quite mild, with floral and vegetal notes and just a hint of sweetness. It was pleasant, but not something I would really gravitate toward again, as I prefer a stronger flavor.

When Teavana gets Chai right, they really get it right! This a beautiful white Chai. It has a light but complex flavor with a nice balance of sweet and spicy. I don’t think I would try adding milk to this one, but it really doesn’t need it…it’s lovely all by itself!

I’m a sucker for a good coconut tea, so when I saw this one at David’s, I knew I had to try it! I’m really not noticing the raspberry flavor in this cup. There’s lots of coconut and also a rich, slightly bitter taste that is reminding me of dark chocolate. The flavor is actually quite similar to their Chocolate Macaroon, which I had yesterday. It’s quite good, but I think I like the Chocolate Macaroon a bit better.

Another fantastic offering from Butiki! This one is surprisingly smooth for a breakfast blend. I don’t notice any astringency and I didn’t feel the need to add milk, which is unusual for me. But in spite of being so smooth, it’s still strong, flavorful, and malty. It also re-steeps beautifully.

My family and I spent the weekend in St. Louis and I had the chance to visit The London Tea Room. It was a great experience and I was excited to try their most popular blend. It wasn’t a disappointment! This tea is very rich and flavorful with a nice strong black base. The current and vanilla flavors balance each other nicely. A wonderful smooth, tasty cup.

I tend to prefer rich, full-bodied, malty black teas that hold up well to milk. That being the case, I wasn’t the biggest fan of this one. It had a sharp muscatel taste and quite a bit of astringency.

I’ve never had a melon-flavored tea before and I wasn’t quite sure what to expect. This one really did taste just like a slice of fresh, juicy cantaloupe! Drinking it hot was a bit odd, but it was delicious when I let it cool down.

This is different from any other oolong I’ve tried so far. It has a very warm, slightly nutty flavor that reminds me of a good loaf of whole wheat bread. It’s not my normal cup of tea, but I quite enjoyed it!

This is such a unique tea! Much stronger and more flavorful than any white tea I’ve had before. The name is definitely spot-on, because even unsweetened it tastes like melted candy in a cup…super rich and creamy with wonderful butterscotch flavor. I don’t really notice the hazelnut, but there is just a hint of mocha adding some depth. I may have to give the new version of this one a try when I place my next Butiki order!

This tea had a surprisingly strong honey flavor with just a hint of raspberry. The black base didn’t really come through, but there was a slight astringency to the aftertaste. I enjoyed it, but I don’t think I would re-purchase.