So…I have a thing for melon teas. Upon sorting through all the random bags and tins in my collection this past weekend I discovered that I had quite a bit of this blend stashed away. I’m enjoying a few cups over ice this morning. It’s a bit earthy from the green rooibos and mate. It tastes juicy, like a big bowl of fresh, juicy honeydew melon – y’know the kind of melon that’s almost too ripe that it begins to get mushy.
I’m pleasantly reminded why it’s my all-time favorite mate blend from DT. I didn’t realize I had so much of it in my stash. Rediscovering such a sizeable amount might’ve been both a blessing and a curse – wanting to drink copious amounts of ice as the temperature here only continues to climb but not wanting to run out of a tea that has been discontinued for quite some time…
The struggle is real.
If anyone has recommendations for melon blends that are heavy on honeydew or cantaloupe flavor (not such a big fan of watermelon in teas), regardless of company, do let me know.
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Wow I remember this blend! Don’t think I ever tried it, but I was recommended it after Lucious Watermelon was discontinued three-four years ago (although they brought it back briefly last summer and I scooped 250g). Hopefully the same will happen for this tea for you!
FYI, Luscious Watermelon will be back again this summer as part of the summer collection. :) I did not care for it myself, and I don’t think it compares to Honeydew Mate at all. Honeydew Mate came back briefly last year but I wasn’t able to stock up before it sold out. I had to buy a few random bags from people here and there.
Oh darn! Sorry to hear that happened :(
Thanks for the heads up about Lucious Watermelon! I don’t love it as much as I did in 2012 (I prefer less sweet teas nowadays) but I may need to stock up as I know DAVIDs is bad for bringing in teas for ridiculously short times
No worries. Yeah, the majority of their new releases or re-releases are limited edition. They’ve discontinued so many permanent blends lately. I hope they’re replacing them on the tea wall. I’ve learned to only try teas I think I’ll really like and want to buy in bulk to keep from being disappointed.
Yeah, I do the same thing nowadays so I don’t get disappointed and for budgeting purposes. I was looking at my orders on my account and I haven’t had a big order ($50+ when I order online) since November. That’s a huge change for me since I was doing big orders once every 6weeks ish for the longest time. I was even looking at my frequent steeper points and from the beginning of January- now I only spent about $60 at DAVIDs. That’s a mega change for me since I was a huge DAVIDs TEA fangirl and now I’m getting increasingly annoyed at them and switching where I shop.
Wow I remember this blend! Don’t think I ever tried it, but I was recommended it after Lucious Watermelon was discontinued three-four years ago (although they brought it back briefly last summer and I scooped 250g). Hopefully the same will happen for this tea for you!
FYI, Luscious Watermelon will be back again this summer as part of the summer collection. :) I did not care for it myself, and I don’t think it compares to Honeydew Mate at all. Honeydew Mate came back briefly last year but I wasn’t able to stock up before it sold out. I had to buy a few random bags from people here and there.
Oh darn! Sorry to hear that happened :(
Thanks for the heads up about Lucious Watermelon! I don’t love it as much as I did in 2012 (I prefer less sweet teas nowadays) but I may need to stock up as I know DAVIDs is bad for bringing in teas for ridiculously short times
No worries. Yeah, the majority of their new releases or re-releases are limited edition. They’ve discontinued so many permanent blends lately. I hope they’re replacing them on the tea wall. I’ve learned to only try teas I think I’ll really like and want to buy in bulk to keep from being disappointed.
Yeah, I do the same thing nowadays so I don’t get disappointed and for budgeting purposes. I was looking at my orders on my account and I haven’t had a big order ($50+ when I order online) since November. That’s a huge change for me since I was doing big orders once every 6weeks ish for the longest time. I was even looking at my frequent steeper points and from the beginning of January- now I only spent about $60 at DAVIDs. That’s a mega change for me since I was a huge DAVIDs TEA fangirl and now I’m getting increasingly annoyed at them and switching where I shop.