I’m not a lover of kiwi so don’t hold me to this but this cold brew actually does taste like kiwi to me (or at least what I remember of it). At first I got typical fruit tea where there is a sort of generic fruit punch type vibe with a tiny tartness from this rose hips/hibiscus (though nothing over-the-top or offensive) but when I actually paid attention to the drink, instead of sipping mindlessly in class, I did get kiwi. Not only that, I got strawberry as well and the two flavors actually do blend quite nicely. I can see how this evokes the idea of a smoothie. It would be worthwhile to try as an iced latte alas the hibby will probably put a damper on that due to curdling.
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My cupboard has grown exponentially since joining this site and I have a lot to share. Feel free to snoop through my cupboard and message me if anything interests you – I am always happy to swap!
For me, flavored teas are definitely my sweet spot. I will most often reach for black teas and rooibos or honeybush blends but I do keep some flavored whites and greens around for when the mood strikes. I have a few herbals/tisanes but most of the time I find myself disappointed by them as they often smell deliciously sweet and then end up tasting tart/sour. I have a little bit of an aversion to pu’erh and oolong teas. I am also wary of florals, earl greys, and chai teas. I do not like overpowering citrus flavors nor do I usually like hibiscus, licorice or chamomile. I love dessert teas – caramel, vanilla, toffee, cookie, cream, and other sweet flavors make me smile. Fruits like strawberry, peach, mango, and pineapples will often catch my attention as well.
I have also realized that although I really enjoy adding frothed milk to some of my teas, if I do not like the tea with zero additives (just in plain water without milk or sugar), I probably won’t drink it. The one exception is flavored matchas which I will happily drink in cold milk if I do not like it mixed with hot water. My theory is if the tea can’t stand on its own then it is not for me and I will more than likely try to swap it out for something else.
Tea Ratings Guide (as of December 10, 2017)
90-100 Teas I NEED on hand at all times
80-89 Teas I want to keep around for a cup every now and then
70-79 Teas I am glad I have around and can experiment with but probably don’t need more than what’s in my cupboard
60-69 Teas I would not turn down a cup of from a friend but that would probably be enough
50-59 Teas I can see why someone would enjoy but are not for me
Under 50 Teas I really did not like and most likely got dumped
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Waterdown, Ontario
Impressive that you get kiwi! I’ve yet to find a tea with kiwi that actually tastes like there’s kiwi in it.
I hope its actually there and not me naming a random flavor kiwi. It’s been a while since I had one so my perception could be way off.