788 Tasting Notes

50
drank Arabica Mocha by Adagio Teas
788 tasting notes

Steep:
212°F
5 min
Metal Strainer

Tasting Notes:
Dry Leaf Smell: hazelnut, earthy
Steeped Tea Smell: earthy
Flavor: hazelnut, sweet
Body: Medium
Aftertaste: Astringent, tart
Liquor: translucent dark orange brown

Post-Steep Additives: honey
hazelnut coffee?
reduced astringency

Comments: reminds me of yerba mate and/or puerh flavors

Re-Steep:
~9 minutes
earthy, nutty

it’s not bad it’s just not a favorite of mine

note although herbal it has caffeine

Rating: 2/4 leaves

Leaf system:
1=Bleh! not again if it were free
2=Acceptable, if it were free or there were limited other tea options
3=I might purchase this tea from time to time, or select it while out
4=A staple in our cupboard from now on, I will purchase and keep purchasing

YouTube
https://youtu.be/ZjqK_-25OI4

TikTok
https://www.tiktok.com/@circuitswan/video/7150365997134843182

Twitter – https://twitter.com/CircuitSwan/status/1577008139282833408

Blog Post – https://amazonv.blogspot.com/2022/10/adagio-teas-loose-leaf-herbal-tea.html

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I received this product for free in return for writing a review.

Disclaimer:
All my reviews are as unbiased as possible, whether I buy or receive free product. I accept no other compensation other than free product.

Preparation
Boiling 5 min, 0 sec

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75

Steep:
212°F
3 min
Metal Strainer

Tasting Notes:
Dry Leaf Smell: strong bergamot
Steeped Tea Smell: bakey, toasty black tea
Flavor: toasty, little citrus, little coconut at the end
Liquor: translucent dark red brown
Body: medium
Aftertaste: astringent

Post-Steep Additives: sugar
bring out the citrus and coconut, still nice and toasted black tea

milk
lovely with milk

Rating: 3/4 leaves

Leaf system:
1=Bleh! not again if it were free
2=Acceptable, if it were free or there were limited other tea options
3=I might purchase this tea from time to time, or select it while out
4=A staple in our cupboard from now on, I will purchase and keep purchasing

YouTube
https://youtu.be/JiasJPzbpHY

TikTok
https://www.tiktok.com/@circuitswan/video/7150302816697961770

Twitter – https://twitter.com/CircuitSwan/status/1577008216273088512

Blog Post – https://amazonv.blogspot.com/2022/10/adagio-evergreen-advent-calendar-2022.html

Statement of Sponsorship or Advertisement:
I received this product for free in return for writing a review.

Disclaimer:
All my reviews are as unbiased as possible, whether I buy or receive free product. I accept no other compensation other than free product.

Preparation
Boiling 3 min, 0 sec

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50
drank Black Forest Cake by Adagio Teas
788 tasting notes

Steep:
212°F
3 min
Metal Strainer

Tasting Notes:
Dry Leaf Smell: alcohol and cherry
Steeped Tea Smell: bakey
Flavor: bakey, cherry
Liquor: opaque dark red brown

Post-Steep Additives: sugar
the chocolate and cherry pop more, still primarily black bakey tea

Comments: sugar makes it enjoyable otherwise it would be boring, if i had more i might have tried 5 min steep

Rating: 2/4 leaves

Leaf system:
1=Bleh! not again if it were free
2=Acceptable, if it were free or there were limited other tea options
3=I might purchase this tea from time to time, or select it while out
4=A staple in our cupboard from now on, I will purchase and keep purchasing

Purchase Link – https://www.adagio.com/flavors/black_forest_cake.html

Steepster Link – https://steepster.com/teas/adagio-teas/99633-black-forest-cake

YouTube
opening the calendar – https://youtu.be/8-RQEgO6VVI
first steep – https://youtu.be/jdOMTxzlnsU

TikTok
opening the calendar – https://www.tiktok.com/circuitswan/video/7149187891376278827 first steep - https://www.tiktok.com/circuitswan/video/7149190685306998058

Twitter https://twitter.com/CircuitSwan/status/1575887530805067776

Blog Post – https://amazonv.blogspot.com/2022/09/adagio-teas-loose-leaf-black-tea-black.html

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I received this product for free in return for writing a review.

Disclaimer:
All my reviews are as unbiased as possible, whether I buy or receive free product. I accept no other compensation other than free product.

Preparation
Boiling 3 min, 0 sec

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75

Steep:
212°F
5 min
Metal Strainer

Tasting Notes:
Dry Leaf Smell: sweet, pecan, pecan pie
Steeped Tea Smell: woody (rooibos)
Flavor: pecan, woody
Liquor: dark translucent red brown

Post-Steep Additives: sugar
now a woody pecan pie

Comments: enjoyable afternoon drink

Rating: 3/4 leaves

Leaf system:
1=Bleh! not again if it were free
2=Acceptable, if it were free or there were limited other tea options
3=I might purchase this tea from time to time, or select it while out
4=A staple in our cupboard from now on, I will purchase and keep purchasing

YouTube
opening the calendar – https://youtu.be/l57RRTOw3Uc
first steep – https://youtu.be/NQoPR6U9b6w

TikTok
opening the calendar – https://www.tiktok.com/circuitswan/video/7149187034438028587 first steep - https://www.tiktok.com/circuitswan/video/7149193050315689259

Twitter https://twitter.com/CircuitSwan/status/1575864545796820992

Blog Post https://amazonv.blogspot.com/2022/09/adagio-teas-loose-leaf-herbal-tea_30.html

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I received this product for free in return for writing a review.

Disclaimer:
All my reviews are as unbiased as possible, whether I buy or receive free product. I accept no other compensation other than free product.

Preparation
Boiling 5 min, 0 sec

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75
drank Chocolate Chili Chai by DAVIDsTEA
788 tasting notes

Steep:
212°F
5 min

Tasting Notes:
Dry Leaf Smell: scratch and sniff chocolate stickers
Steeped Tea Smell: bakey, hint chilli
Flavor: bakey
Aftertaste: hint of burn / chilli
Liquor: translucent light orange brown

Comments: 3 min was not enough time

Post-Steep Additives: sugar
got the chocolate once i added sugar, so bakey-chocolate then a slight burn finish and aftertaste

Comments: not as spicy as I was hoping for, but i do very much enjoy it!

Resteep:
weak, watery hints of flavor, but mostly toast-y

Rating: 3/4 leaves

Leaf system:
1=Bleh! not again if it were free
2=Acceptable, if it were free or there were limited other tea options
3=I might purchase this tea from time to time, or select it while out
4=A staple in our cupboard from now on, I will purchase and keep purchasing

YouTube Review https://youtu.be/Lw9SMbuxtrA

TikTok Review https://www.tiktok.com/@circuitswan/video/7148931137665060142

Twitter https://twitter.com/CircuitSwan/status/1575518925299023878

Blog Post https://amazonv.blogspot.com/2022/09/davidstea-teabag-black-tea-chocolate.html

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I purchased this product.

Disclaimer:
All my reviews are as unbiased as possible, whether I buy or receive free product. I accept no other compensation other than free product.

Preparation
205 °F / 96 °C 5 min, 0 sec
gmathis

I love the scratch and sniff sticker reference. It is a sensory thing all its own!

AmazonV

@gmathis yay! i was surprised and totally brought back many years when i smelled this one :)

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75

Steep:
212°F
5 min
Metal Strainer

Tasting Notes:
Dry Leaf Smell: cardamom and ginger
Steeped Tea Smell: earthy, peppery
Flavor: cinnamon, pepper, bakey, earthy
Liquor: translucent light brown orange

Post-Steep Additives: added a bit of sugar and milk

Comments: lovey cup of (spiced) chai – a good wake up cup

Resteep:
6-7min
smell: chocolate, earthy
taste: cinnamon, earthy, lighter

won’t handle a 3rd steep

adding a bit of sweetener and milk

Rating: 3/4 leaves

Leaf system:
1=Bleh! not again if it were free
2=Acceptable, if it were free or there were limited other tea options
3=I might purchase this tea from time to time, or select it while out
4=A staple in our cupboard from now on, I will purchase and keep purchasing

YouTube
opening the calendar – https://youtu.be/psbImMXoNwA
first steep – https://youtu.be/BycmwE2uWW4

TikTok
opening the calendar – https://www.tiktok.com/circuitswan/video/7148804222568484138 first steep - https://www.tiktok.com/circuitswan/video/7148807269247962410

Twitter – https://twitter.com/CircuitSwan/status/1575507053405425664

Blog Post – https://amazonv.blogspot.com/2022/09/adagio-teas-loose-leaf-puerh-tea.html

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I received this product for free in return for writing a review.

Disclaimer:
All my reviews are as unbiased as possible, whether I buy or receive free product. I accept no other compensation other than free product.

Flavors: Earthy, Ginger, Pepper

Preparation
Boiling 5 min, 0 sec

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47
drank Hazelnut Chocolate by DAVIDsTEA
788 tasting notes

Steep:
212°F
4 min

Tasting Notes:
Dry Leaf Smell: hazelnut, hint of chocolate
Steeped Tea Smell: chocolate hazelnut truffle
Flavor: sweet, coco, earthy
Aftertaste: stevia
Liquor: translucent dark brown

Comments: would be great if not for the stevia aftertaste (i dislike that specific flavor)

Post-Steep Additives: milk

Comments: stevia less noticeable with milk

Resteep:
very weak, earthy

Rating: 2/4 leaves

Leaf system:
1=Bleh! not again if it were free
2=Acceptable, if it were free or there were limited other tea options
3=I might purchase this tea from time to time, or select it while out
4=A staple in our cupboard from now on, I will purchase and keep purchasing

Steepster Link https://steepster.com/teas/davidstea/94181-hazelnut-chocolate

YouTube Review https://youtu.be/U1O3pWIhQkQ

TikTok Review https://www.tiktok.com/@circuitswan/video/7148638847595859242

Twitter https://twitter.com/CircuitSwan/status/1575324454850555906

Blog Post https://amazonv.blogspot.com/2022/09/davidstea-teabag-puerh-type-hazelnut.html

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I purchased this product.

Disclaimer:
All my reviews are as unbiased as possible, whether I buy or receive free product. I accept no other compensation other than free product.

Flavors: Chocolate, Hazelnut, Stevia

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75

Steep:
180°F
3min
Metal Strainer

Tasting Notes:
Dry Leaf Smell: vegetal, sweet, hint tart
Steeped Tea Smell: sweet, vegetal, cranberry
Flavor: sweet, vegetal
Body: Light
Aftertaste: nutty
Liquor: translucent light yellow green

Comments: mild, no astringency

Rating: 3/4 leaves

Leaf system:
1=Bleh! not again if it were free
2=Acceptable, if it were free or there were limited other tea options
3=I might purchase this tea from time to time, or select it while out
4=A staple in our cupboard from now on, I will purchase and keep purchasing

YouTube
https://youtu.be/b8KViHIDS2Q opening day 3
https://youtu.be/gtSiWVQMyP8 tea review

TikTok
opening day 3 https://www.tiktok.com/circuitswan/video/7148623175851560235 tea review https://www.tiktok.com/circuitswan/video/7148625098608774446

Twitter https://twitter.com/CircuitSwan/status/1575313155261366273

Blog Post https://amazonv.blogspot.com/2022/09/adagio-teas-loose-leaf-green-tea.html

Statement of Sponsorship or Advertisement:
I received this product for free in return for writing a review.

Disclaimer:
All my reviews are as unbiased as possible, whether I buy or receive free product. I accept no other compensation other than free product.

Flavors: Cranberry, Nutty, Vegetal

Preparation
180 °F / 82 °C 3 min, 0 sec

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75
drank Passionfruit Tango by Adagio Teas
788 tasting notes

Steep:
212°F
5 min
Metal Strainer

Tasting Notes:
Dry Leaf Smell: fruity, tart (sour patch kid candy)
Steeped Tea Smell: hibiscus, tart, fruity
Flavor: hibiscus, citrus fruit, tart
Liquor: translucent bright maroon

Post-Steep Additives: honey

sweet fruity still tart, enjoyable

Resteep:
Weak, watery

Rating: 3/4 leaves

Leaf system:
1=Bleh! not again if it were free
2=Acceptable, if it were free or there were limited other tea options
3=I might purchase this tea from time to time, or select it while out
4=A staple in our cupboard from now on, I will purchase and keep purchasing

YouTube
https://youtu.be/ejbhECYh3j0 opening
https://youtu.be/A2LC5QRAbvI tea review

TikTok
https://www.tiktok.com/circuitswan/video/7148082707321441579 opening https://www.tiktok.com/circuitswan/video/7148083561747467566 tea review

Twitter – https://twitter.com/CircuitSwan/status/1574785550963580928

Blog Post – https://amazonv.blogspot.com/2022/09/adagio-teas-loose-leaf-herbal-tea_27.html

Statement of Sponsorship or Advertisement:
I received this product for free in return for writing a review.

Disclaimer:
All my reviews are as unbiased as possible, whether I buy or receive free product. I accept no other compensation other than free product.

Flavors: Hibiscus

Preparation
Boiling 5 min, 0 sec

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75

Steep:
212°F
7 min
metal strainer

Tasting Notes:
Dry Leaf Smell: ginger, cinnamon
Steeped Tea Smell: cinnamon
Flavor: woody, ginger, pepper/cardamom
Body: Light
Aftertaste: warm
Liquor: translucent brown red

Resteep:
weak, not worth drinking

Rating: 3/4 leaves

Leaf system:
1=Bleh! not again if it were free
2=Acceptable, if it were free or there were limited other tea options
3=I might purchase this tea from time to time, or select it while out
4=A staple in our cupboard from now on, I will purchase and keep purchasing

YouTube Review – https://youtu.be/F-dBKYnTULk

TikTok Review – https://www.tiktok.com/@circuitswan/video/7147922594396687658

Twitter – https://twitter.com/CircuitSwan/status/1574628561268670465

Blog Post – https://amazonv.blogspot.com/2022/09/adagio-teas-loose-leaf-herbal-tea.html

Statement of Sponsorship or Advertisement:
I received this product for free in return for writing a review.

Disclaimer:
All my reviews are as unbiased as possible, whether I buy or receive free product. I accept no other compensation other than free product.

Flavors: Cinnamon, Ginger

Preparation
Boiling 7 min, 0 sec

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I love caffeine! I prefer tea to coffee. I prefer my flavors to be in your face, not subtle.

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