T2

I am rationing this Xmas limited edition as it contains 3 of my favourite flavours Blueberry, Coconut & Apple. This was such an underated tea that really should have received more attention. it is brilliant hot, i actually prefer it hot than iced. Also iced would use my dwindling supply too quickly. Im not a fan of liquorice root normally (I threw out a box of Liquorice Legs) as it tends to get so sweet the longer it cools as to be undrinkable. Not in this case as they got the balance just right.

Sweet & Savoury smoky campfire out in the Siberian Wilderness. For my taste a nice long steep only intensifys the savoury notes and brings out the depths of flavour. if you could cross a savoury vegetable bullion and a black tea this tea would come close, this is my afternoon snack tea when im after something hearty. I have added a scoop of T2’s Winter in winter that adds a hint of spice to the savoury with its pepper, cardamon, ginger & Cinnamon.

This one surprised me, I didn’t expected to to be at all so fruity. I’d gobbled down some dark chocolate right before I started sipping too and usually find that chocolate will overpower delicate green teas but I could taste this one right away. So far I’m really enjoying it but will save the ranking for a chocolate free session :)

One of my very favorite teas – black with toffee and vanilla. I like mine with a little bit of milk added.

Beautiful and subtle. First cup was made a little weak so be careful with the amount of milk.

I was given this tea by a friend who is addicted to it. Sadly I find I have to sit on the fence with this tea when its hot. I feel the taste is to muddled, and needs more definition in the notes.

It’s redeeming point is that it works well Iced, tho not my favorite Iced Tea either.

I absolutely adore this T2 flavour. I find I usually have to steep it for the full 3 minutes recommended to get a really full flavour, and it is true that it’s not the strongest flavour out there, but it’s truly delectable.
Recently I’ve started using this blend as a base for my summer Iced Tea. Brew a batch, cool it down using frozen raspberries, and top it off with some thin slices of yellow peach for garnish.

I made a blend consisting of one scoop of White Ginger, one scoop of Sencha Vanilla and two or three pinches of Cool Mint Chai to a four cup teapot. Very tasty and relaxing – I was all too happy to drink this throughout the day.

I made a blend consisting of one scoop of White Ginger, one scoop of Sencha Vanilla and two or three pinches of Cool Mint Chai to a four cup teapot. Very tasty and relaxing – I was all too happy to drink this throughout the day.

I made a blend consisting of one scoop of White Ginger, one scoop of Sencha Vanilla and two or three pinches of Cool Mint Chai to a four cup teapot. Very tasty and relaxing – I was all too happy to drink this throughout the day.

On my 1st & 2nd steep i was ready to write this off as way too sweet, but with the addition of only a few pieces of “Just Ginger” it cut right through the previously cloying sweetness without overpowering and turning it into a ginger fruit variation.

My favourite winter tea. It really does have that woodsmoke smell. I find this tea to be really quite savoury, something I’ve not come across with any other teas I’ve tried. I like it best on its own with no added milk or sugar.

I’m actually not huge on tisanes or iced teas. This one came as a free gift with an order from T2 as part of their Christmas promo so I figured, hey it’s summer, hey it’s free tea, so hey why not try it! I prepared it iced, as per T2 instructions, and I was actually expecting something a lot sweeter and something obnoxiously overpowering (I’m not a tisane person at all) but was pleasantly surprised.

There was more tang to it than the sweetness I expected. I suppose it tasted a little watered down (it could be a brewing issue on my end but hey, it’s better than my first try which was essentially just red water haha) but as I already iterated in another tasting note, I like my tea strong. It was all in all a decent iced tea but I think I’ll try it out with some fruit next time to add some more flavour. I say next time because I’m so terrible that there is no fresh fruit in my fridge at the moment

sipdown! the first time i had this, i forgot to log it. This time, because of my unfortunate experience brewing this with water, i tried it with milk. Sorry to say but this is not so much a chai to me and mostly a mix of cloves…and more cloves and oh hey, some cloves :) The tea disappears with this particular blend and even after trying to pull out a bit of the cloves, it still is too much for me. Thanks for the share though Alice! It’s helping me figure out what my perfect chai might be like :)

So, I tried this tea for the first time today.

And I was a little disappointed. Everyone says that this tea tastes great iced – and I’m tempted to try it that way. I think the fault I made was brewing it for only 3 minutes.

It was a lovely pale peachy colour when poured, and smelt fantastic in the tin – it was a little underwhelming, but I’m sure it would be lovely if I tried it again. The overall taste was lovely and fruity, but I think the finish was lost because of the brewing time.

But I’m not dissuaded in any way at all – this is just a word of warning to all those prospective tea triers, make sure you brew this tea for a while and I’m sure it will be gorgeous. I will edit this post when I try it again! c:

I like this tea, I’m not always excited by what passes for yellow tea but this one makes a very lovely drink. I brew it twice once for 90 seconds and then for 3 minutes both at 175 degrees F. Somewhat dark straw color. Some fresh green fragrance. Maybe a little sweet potato on the nose and tongue with a little astringency. Lovely.

I really enjoyed this tea, if you’re quite new to fruit melanges like me – this might be a great place to start.

Its description is quite apt – it’s very tangy, a little bit tart but it has some definite sweet notes in the middle. The strongest flavours are the apple and pomegranate, with the rosehip and hibiscus lingering in the aftertaste. It has a lovely purple magenta colour when poured and smells absolutely gorgeous.

I had it black (or, pink) and while I know the tartness of the apple wouldn’t suit everyone, I adored it and will definitely drink this tea again.

Hot or iced this is one tea that is perfect either way. It also holds up well to blending. The grapefruit does shine through as does the lemongrass. The little sample box had me running back for the larger packet. Is my number 2 pick after my beloved Arctic Fire.

I was initially disappointed in this tea, which even after a long steep proved wishy-washy. However, my opinion has now changed as i have stopped having it hot and use it cold over ice the the taste is actually at its best, and as a “mixer” with other blends like “Just Ginger” which make brilliant combination brews, out of what is really a very ordinary stand-alone tea.

I go into my T2 store weekly even if its just for a sample or a chat with the staff. Each time i go i ask them to forward back my request for Arctic Fire to be promted to the “Big Tin” size. Why you ask such devotion? Arctic Fire is the most underated gem of the T2 range. Fruity with a electric minty backtaste is best appriciated by under rather than overbrewing. Also let it cool of a minute or two before that 1st sip. This elixir hints at fruity grapefruit and subtly spiced apricot & peach. The more you brew by the more the cornflower will develop the mint over the fruit. This brew is worth the time to experiment to get the best out of it. Please grab a sample and try it.