576 Tasting Notes

95

Thanks to Wifey_Woman for sending some of her stash my way!

This is an interesting blend. I’ve had some tummy troubles since Friday so I thought I’d try it out. I love how comforting it smells dry and while it is brewing.

Upon sipping it, though, the taste changes. It’s not a bad change; I taste fennel seed, licorice, and a bit of citrus. It’s a refreshing and tasty tea. And is helping my tummy. It just happens to smell more comforting than it tastes… odd, but still decent. I wouldn’t drink this every day, but it’s a great alternative to just plain peppermint on days when your tummy is finicky.

IllBeMother221B

I found it to be the same. Not an every day tea, but perfect for those off tummy days. Wish I had thought to brew some while I was home for lunch today :(.

KeenTeaThyme

We may have to do a joint DT order too… (This is one we won’t share with the hubbies…) ;)

IllBeMother221B

I’m all for that too! Check your inbox here on Steepster.

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100
drank Read My Lips by DAVIDsTEA
576 tasting notes

Read My Lips – this is the best chocolate mint blend, hands down! Thanks to Wifey_Woman for sharing some from her stash. I am officially a David’s Tea fan!

Love the blend of dark chocolate and peppermint. This is a liquid peppermint patty, which is one of my favorite candies. Chocolate and mint are a match made in heaven and sipping this tea will send you to cloud 9!

This blend of chocolate and mint lasted through three steepings, too. Longevity rocks!

P.S. The little lip candies are totally cutie too.

IllBeMother221B

Glad you liked it. :)

Uniquity

Wow…We’ve BOTH come around on chocolate tea (for this one, at least). That’s big praise! : )

KeenTeaThyme

All thanks to Wifey_Woman and the wonderful David’s Tea. Must. Order.

IllBeMother221B

Ha hope your hubby doesn’t blame me for that order!

KeenTeaThyme

What he doesn’t know… ;) lol

Uniquity

Yay more tea! : )

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94

Backlogging – had this the other afternoon. Thanks for sharing, SpecialTEA Brew! This is a delicious, satisfying cup of vanilla tea. I tend to prefer vanilla over chocolate anyway. The interesting feature of this vanilla tea is the flavor: it actually tastes like vanilla beans versus just the artificial vanilla flavor that is in many other teas. I’ll need to test it out iced but hot is a satisfying cuppa!

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100

Tried this iced today – and it’s delish! It’s sweet enough on its own, no sugar or Splenda needed. I steeped it for about two hours in a Diet Snapple bottle.

This reminds me of an Arnold Palmer, you know: a blend of lemonade and tea. Really good and I’m glad I can at least take advantage of green rooibos since red rooibos is my Tea Foe!

Cofftea

I wouldn’t cold brew it, but I definitely need to try this one chilled.

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drank Spiced Orappangele by 52teas
576 tasting notes

This is such a bright, fun, festive tea – perfect for a Friday afternoon. I still need to try it iced. (Please see other tasting notes)

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YUMS. Although I am totally biased. :) (Please see other notes.)

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95
drank Fantasy Island by DAVIDsTEA
576 tasting notes

Thanks to Wifey_Woman for sending my way… This is the first David’s Tea product I’ve tried and I’m very impressed! Tastes as tropical as it smells when brewing. The coconut is a nice touch, making it sweet without needing to add more sweetener. I gulped this right down (once it cooled, so I didn’t choke on burning water!). I’d love to try this iced… guess I’ll have to try more teas from David’s Tea!

IllBeMother221B

Glad you liked it!

Daddyselephant

To order online from DT, you have to order in multiples of 50g. I live close to a DT and can get you smaller samples if you like, I’m always willing to work out a swap and share the DT love! But if you want to order more of this one, I’d act fast, as it’s a spring tea and was discontinued on May 3rd :(. It’s one of my favorites, though!

KeenTeaThyme

Yikes! Thanks for the tips! I saw the summer collection online – I think I will have to acquire it asap. :)

Uniquity

Maybe I should grab some more Goji Pop…I never know things are discontinued until it’s too late.

IllBeMother221B

I have a sample of Goji Pop guess I should try it to see if I like it so I can order it!

Daddyselephant

As I understand it, the seasonal teas are discontinued as soon as the next season’s teas are released. Normally, you’d still have a few months of being able to find them online, but goji pop they can barely keep in the stores…it might be worth making an order for.

IllBeMother221B

Thanks for the heads up!

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I know it’s probably too late in the day for caffeine, and I’ll kick myself for it later when I’m trying to go to sleep, but darnit, I wanted this one! It’s such a treat!

I’ll have to try it first thing tomorrow morning too…finish up the bag so I can buy more…

Batrachoid

That’s inevitable with a s’more like tea. =)

teawing

It is never the wrong time for this in my book!

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100

I really do have a soft spot in my heart, always, for this tea. It tastes like sun tea and really lead me into the world of green rooibos, which is a newfound love! (Thanks again, ColumbiaKate for getting me hooked!)

This is bold, citrus-y and bright – like I’ve brewed sunbaked tea leaves. Love it! I will have to purchase more to experiment with – add other flavors. I’d love to brew this with a tropical flavor and make it iced, just in time for summer.

Stay tuned…

RachanaC (Rachel)-iHeartTeas

This too is one of my favorites. Off subject check this out…it has a little something to do with that sneak peek I was talking about. You will know it when you see it…
http://tinypay.me/ss0yorhb Thanks again for the blog you did on me. It was super sweet and well written.

RachanaC (Rachel)-iHeartTeas

Oh wait wrong link sorry…
http://teatrade.tinypay.me/#q=user:ss0YORHB
So wish I could edit a comment.

IllBeMother221B

Thanks for the link…I found something I wanted. :)

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There is a little bit of rocker & punk in me, and more so that I’ve tried this. I grabbed this today, wanting to try a new Snapple. It’s Diet, so I was immediately drawn to it. Then I saw it was Bret Michaels’ blend, so I was in!

This is a hearty iced tea with a vibrant and mouth-satisfying blend of tropical fruits. I wouldn’t compare this to other iced teas, however, as I didn’t brew it myself. But this was a great treat today, and with only 10 calories in the entire bottle, my body thanked me for not opting for a 220 cal bottle of Coke.

LiberTEAS

We bought this when it first came out (after Bret won the Celebrity Apprentice), but I didn’t taste it (I’m allergic to aspartame). My husband did and wasn’t crazy about it, but my brother in law loves the stuff, so we get it for him for when he visits.

KeenTeaThyme

I guess I should have explained it wasn’t necessarily new, just “new to me!” :)

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Hello fellow tea fans!
I’ve been a tea enthusiast for years but just recently started brewing my own. I’ve created some blends, and enjoy researching about new teas. I combined my love of tea and writing to create a tea-devoted blog, Keen Tea Thyme. I have been writing for most of my life and am a former journalist with a degree in Communications and Social Psychology, and a minor in Writing. Journalism is in my blood, so that means I’m inquisitive by nature, will double-check sources and/or get a second opinion as needed, but also fair and balanced in my reviews. If my reviews seem more positive, energetic and have high ratings, it’s because I love tea. :)

If you are a tea company, I’d love to review some your tea! Free samples are always welcome so I can fully enjoy the freshest selections. I’m also open to tea swaps as I always have too many teas on hand to drink & would love to share with other tea enthusiasts! :)

My Simple Rating Scale (as of Feb. 2011)
>50: I’m NOT a fan. I could barely finish the cup, if I even did. I wouldn’t even recommend this to my worst enemy. Not worth my time nor yours.

51-65: Good aroma, good flavor. Just nothing pops to give the tea that special kick. Recommended to try; our tasting palates differ.

66-79: Yes, finally, tea – unique flavor profiles, great aroma & flavor. Recommended to try; our tasting palates differ.

80-99: These are cupboard essentials – delicious, aromatic and perfect everyday teas. Re-steepable (beyond at least one steeping). Highly recommended, fun for all ages.

100: These are my favorites, the ones I would take with me if stranded on a desert island. Beyond Highly Recommended.

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