788 Tasting Notes

75
drank Blue Magic Matcha by DAVIDsTEA
788 tasting notes

Steep:
10g (5 scoops)
16oz
185°F

Whisked

Tasting Notes:
Dry Leaf Smell: sour
Steeped Tea Smell: vegetal, sour berries
Flavor: matcha with berries
Liquor: dark opaque blue

Comments: it is pre sweetened

Post-Steep Additives: milk

Comments: a nice latte!

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/qW9t_fXk_Nc

TikTok Review – https://www.tiktok.com/@circuitswan/video/7146946891253681454

Blog Post – https://amazonv.blogspot.com/2022/09/davids-tea-loose-leaf-green-tea-blue.html

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Disclaimer:
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Preparation
185 °F / 85 °C 10 g 16 OZ / 473 ML

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75

Steep:
3 tsp
212°F
5 min
kati loose tea system 12oz

Tasting Notes:
Dry Leaf Smell: sweet, maybe some spice?
Steeped Tea Smell: sweet, pumpkin mousse
Flavor: sweet, squash
Body: Light
Liquor: translucent light yellow orange

Resteep:
weak, watery, but drinkable

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/SiF5yNcO1yQ

TikTok Review https://www.tiktok.com/@circuitswan/video/7146012254650109226

Twitter https://twitter.com/CircuitSwan/status/1572761174923706368

Blog Post https://amazonv.blogspot.com/2022/09/davidstea-loose-leaf-herbal-tea-fruit.html

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Disclaimer:
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Preparation
Boiling 5 min, 0 sec 3 tsp 12 OZ / 354 ML

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50
drank English Toffee by DAVIDsTEA
788 tasting notes

Steep:
2 tsp
212°F
6 min
kati loose tea system 12oz

Tasting Notes:
Dry Leaf Smell: sweet, bakey, earthy
Steeped Tea Smell: sweet coco
Flavor: hint of coco, earthy, weird vegetal (stevia?)
Body: Medium
Liquor: opaque dark red brown

Resteep:
strong, bakey, earthy
not really sweet flavored anymore

added sugar and milk

a solid black tea but not puerh or flavored

second resteep
weak, watery, mostly coco nib

not worth it which is surprising for a puerh

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 Review https://youtu.be/kQ_2CwJrMMA

TikTok Review https://www.tiktok.com/@circuitswan/video/7146281170639064366

Twitter https://twitter.com/CircuitSwan/status/1573025066144911361

Blog Post https://amazonv.blogspot.com/2022/09/davidstea-loose-leaf-puerh-tea-english.html

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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 6 min, 0 sec 2 tsp 12 OZ / 354 ML

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50
drank Trick or Treat by DAVIDsTEA
788 tasting notes

Steep:
3 tsp
212°F
5min
kati loose tea system 12oz

Tasting Notes:
Dry Leaf Smell: sweet caramel apple
Steeped Tea Smell: sweet caramel apple
Flavor: sweet caramel apple, then chemical
Body: Medium
Aftertaste: chemical, licorice
Liquor: translucent light pink
Comments: oily mouthfeel

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 Review – https://youtu.be/8Q7CtAMF7Kc

TikTok Review – https://www.tiktok.com/@circuitswan/video/7145616403763105067

Twitter – https://twitter.com/CircuitSwan/status/1572375863026651137

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

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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 3 tsp 12 OZ / 354 ML

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75

Steep:
1 bag
212°F
5min

Tasting Notes:
Dry Leaf Smell: paper
Steeped Tea Smell: sweet, bready, bakey, toasty
Flavor: astringent, bakey, toasty
Body: Medium
Aftertaste: astringent
Liquor: dark opaque red brown

Comments: biscuit to me would be shortbread… this is a solid wake you up breakfast tea but thats all

Post-Steep Additives: creamer, sugar
good, cuts on astringency

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 Review https://youtu.be/c-p4GcsxuSU

TikTok Review https://www.tiktok.com/@circuitswan/video/7145554025029700906

Twitter https://twitter.com/CircuitSwan/status/1572310656065609728

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

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I received this product for free as a gift.

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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50

Steep:
2tsp
12oz
212°F
5min (3 was not enough)
kati loose tea system 12oz

Tasting Notes:
Dry Leaf Smell: alcohol, almonds, hint coco
Steeped Tea Smell: bakey black tea, chocolate undertones
Flavor: almond, bakey black tea
Body: Light
Aftertaste: coco
Liquor: translucent light brown orange

subtle, mild

Resteep:
Did not resteep

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 Review https://youtu.be/JGW4FHIPxpk

TikTok Review https://www.tiktok.com/@circuitswan/video/7144927034794446122

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

Twitter https://twitter.com/CircuitSwan/status/1571716027704299523

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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 2 tsp 12 OZ / 354 ML

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75
drank Witchy Watermelon by DAVIDsTEA
788 tasting notes

Steep:
3 tsp
212°F
5 min
kati loose tea system 12oz

Tasting Notes:
Dry Leaf Smell: watermelon jolly rancher
Steeped Tea Smell: watermelon jolly rancher
Flavor: watermelon jolly rancher, sweet
Body: Medium
Aftertaste: sweet
Liquor: translucent light pink-purple, cloudy

Resteep:
Surprisingly that worked!

Second Resteep:
did not work

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/LoMvqIERrNc and https://youtube.com/shorts/BoJz4DMOqmM

TikTok Review https://www.tiktok.com/circuitswan/video/7144482921716550958 and https://www.tiktok.com/circuitswan/video/7144513926980455723

Blog Post https://amazonv.blogspot.com/2022/09/davidstea-loose-leaf-herbal-tisane.html

Twitter Post https://twitter.com/CircuitSwan/status/1571371102991192065

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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 3 tsp 12 OZ / 354 ML

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75
drank Valerian Nights by DAVIDsTEA
788 tasting notes

Steep:
212°F
5 min
kati loose tea system 12oz

Tasting Notes:
Dry Leaf Smell: citrus and chamomile?
Steeped Tea Smell: coco and chamomile?
Flavor: sweet, chamomile
Aftertaste: sweet, woody
Liquor: translucent cloudy dark orange brown

oily mouthfeel

thick body

those flavors are not in there my sniffer must be off

Surprisingly well covered up valerian flavor, but it’s also last on the ingredient list so not sure how effective.

ReSteep:

It was weak and watery and not worthwhile

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/sU7_jbQAPG8 and https://youtu.be/Ahj-2qqJWXE

TikTok Review https://www.tiktok.com/circuitswan/video/7144446827880828202 and https://www.tiktok.com/circuitswan/video/7144926246063901998

Blog Post https://amazonv.blogspot.com/2022/09/davidstea-company-loose-leaf-herbal-tea.html

Twitter Thread https://twitter.com/CircuitSwan/status/1571367532027875329

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Disclaimer:
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Preparation
Boiling 5 min, 0 sec

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Tea:
DAVIDsTEA Company Loose Leaf Green Tea ‘japanese sencha tea organic’

Steep:
175°F
2 min
kati loose tea system 12oz

Tasting Notes:
Dry Leaf Smell: floral not vegetal
Steeped Tea Smell: more floral than vegetal
Flavor: floral, vegetal, soapy
Aftertaste:
Liquor: translucent yellow brown orange

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 Review https://youtu.be/eQCL55Kv6dQ

TikTok Review https://www.tiktok.com/@circuitswan/video/7099966885520739626

Blog Post https://amazonv.blogspot.com/2022/06/davidstea-company-loose-leaf-green-tea.html

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drank Vanilla Cappuccino by DAVIDsTEA
788 tasting notes

Steep:
212°F
3 min
kati loose tea system 12oz

Tasting Notes:
Dry Leaf Smell: coffee and spice?
Steeped Tea Smell: coffee, sweet
Flavor: cinnamon, apple, coffee, black tea toasty
Aftertaste: apple, astringent
Liquor: translucent dark orange brown

Post-Steep Additives: milk
Comments: better, but still meh

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 Review https://youtu.be/7PEjHJaZPCA

TikTok Review https://www.tiktok.com/@circuitswan/video/7105260600057417002

Blog Post https://amazonv.blogspot.com/2022/06/davidstea-company-loose-leaf-black-tea.html

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50-75=I might purchase this tea from time to time, or select it while out
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