141 Tasting Notes
I steeped the sachet a second time – not much chocolate flavor, but there is still an intense brazil nut and apricot flavor. I can also taste the tea more now that the chocolate has faded. It seems to have the fruity-floral taste of darjeeling, though the brazil nut and apricot may be leading me astray here.
Preparation
Wonderful aroma and rich dark chocolate and brazil nut flavor, with a fruity apricot undertone. The brazil nut flavor reminds me of Green Mountain’s Rain Forest Coffee. I added half and half and orange blossom honey, and it was a delicious lunchtime dessert! I wouldn’t drink this all the time, but on special occasions when I want to indulge my desire for good chocolaty tea.
Preparation
After five days, I resteeped the leaves, and the flavor was actually better this time, less earthy, and more malty-caramel and cocoa, though not like an Assam. I tried a third steeping, and there was still some flavor, though not as good as the second steeping.
Preparation
Without milk or cream, the lemon is overpowering. The “natural” lemon flavoring is probably the herb, lemon myrtle. Adding some half and half and honey, the lemon is tamed somewhat and the tea becomes quite pleasant, even tasty, like a lemon meringue pie.
Preparation
I had very high expectations for this tea based on the reviews and so I was mildly disappointed when it did not live up to them. Perhaps my own anticipation and expectation of flavor got in the way. As the tea cooled somewhat, the somewhat malty and very dark chocolate flavors came out, reminding me somewhat of the Numi chocolate puerh I had this morning. But the deep chocolate flavor in this tea did not taste like something added to the tea. I like the tea, but do not love it. I think it would be interesting base for adding other flavors (fans of this tea might think I am crazy).
Preparation
No not crazy. I think I loved it more back when I was new to tea. That is NOT to say this isn’t a really excellent tea! I actually drink this more often than not in the morning. It has become a staple for me yet yes I do feel there are others both from Teavivre and otherwise a bit more complex. I like it A LOT but maybe the OMG THIS IS THE BEST BLACK EVER phase has passed.
I think that all things are in perception – where we each are as tea drinkers at the given moment of the review.
That kind of makes it unfair at times to the tea and company other times works in their favor.
It can also be a bit unfair to those reading the reviews perhaps.
I think this is why many people no longer rate teas perhaps.
For me, I still rate them but have a far better knowledge now of what I really enjoy. This still makes that list but perhaps for different reasons than others.
For me it is a great staple to have on hand. For mornings when you want a GOOD tea, a QUALITY tea, but maybe not your absolutely BEST tea as your still waking up and your mind and taste buds need acclimated.
:)
Wow I said “perhaps” A LOT!
I try not to read other’s reviews until I write my own. Then sometimes I might PERHAPS ;) revise to mention the difference of opinion. Its your review at this moment in time – write what you feel.
I had this a couple of hours ago. I was plesantly surprised by this tea. Without milk, the orange rind and spice flavor was a bit overpowering, but some milk tamed it and it tasted like a spiced orange chai (if there is such a thing). I would probably not buy this tea, but I would drink it at a restaurant or place of work if that was what was available.
Preparation
Although I am not a fan of earl grey or bergamot, I found this tea to be very pleasant. The malty Assam base was complemented nicely by the natural bergamot pieces. The bergamot flavoring was perfectly balanced and citrusy, not overpowering, not understated. Of course, it helped that the tea was a bold and strong Assam.
