258 Tasting Notes

90

I really enjoyed this blend, it was another blend from my secret Santa exchange with Vallhallow ( Thank you again!). It was definitely a cakey, sweet, subtly spiced blend that has to be one of the best french toast blends I have had. I always try to grab french toast blends whenever I see them because french toast is one of my favorite flavors and this was a hit! Definitely going to grab some for my stash.

Flavors: Bread, Cake, Cinnamon, Malt, Maple, Syrupy, Vanilla

Preparation
Boiling 4 min, 0 sec

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82

I actually really enjoyed this blend, it had the toastiness of a genmaicha in a black and rooibos blend. It was very subtle but with a bit of sweetener and milk, it was super yummy.

Flavors: Brown Sugar, Cake, Coconut, Cookie, Toffee, Vanilla

Preparation
Boiling 6 min, 30 sec 2 tsp 8 OZ / 236 ML

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88

Such a yummy cookie blend, I got this blend in a Secret Santa exchange, and its definitely going to be an addition to the collection the next time I order some tea.

Flavors: Brown Sugar, Cinnamon, Cookie, Oatmeal

Preparation
Boiling 4 min, 30 sec 1 tsp 8 OZ / 236 ML
Nattie

Oooh, I used to love the Della Terra Oatmeal Raisin Cookie tea! I wonder if this is anything like it.

thereadersteacup

It was really good, I’ve never tried the Della Terra one

Nattie

It was really good! It’s probably their tea I miss the most. I know some of their blends must have been created out-of-house because certain ones were available from other vendors, but I never managed to find this one and now I can’t remember who it was that sold them ): maybe I’ll have to try this to compare!

thereadersteacup

I’ll be on the look out for you, but I do recommend trying this one

Nattie

Thank you! I’ve added this to my wishlist. (:

tea-sipper

Nattie, Della Terra’s source was here: https://www.eastindiescoffeeandtea.com/

Nattie

@tea-sipper : Oh my gosh, you are really saving my bacon today! Thank you!! I’ve just looked and currently their minimum order is a 2lb bag, so I might have to hold off for now and find another company selling their teas XD They do say they have an online store coming early next year though, so fingers crossed for that! (:

tea-sipper

I have heard others say that if you order through e-mail, you do not have to buy two pounds of each tea, since they are mainly a wholesaler. However, thank you for mentioning you noticed they will have an online store soon!! I’m very excited for that, so I’m glad you had me visiting their site today. :D

Nattie

Ahh, I might give that a go then! I’d have to order over email anyway since I’m in the UK (:

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85

I really enjoyed this blend, especially as a latte. I think I may add this one to my collection as well….

Flavors: Almond, Cookie, Cream, Marzipan, Sugar, Vanilla

Preparation
Boiling 3 min, 0 sec 1 tsp 8 OZ / 236 ML

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88

This was a blend that a friend sent to me in a secret Santa exchange and I really like it! I think I’m going to have to place my first 52 Teas order… I generally love genmaicha so with the added buttery, creamy, toasted coconut I really liked this blend.

Flavors: Butter, Caramel, Coconut, Cream, Custard, Marshmallow, Toasty

Preparation
175 °F / 79 °C 3 min, 0 sec 1 tsp 8 OZ / 236 ML

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92

A delightful rosey- currant blend. The florals are a bit stronger than the current but it is the star of the show so it’s expected. One of my favorites from Trader Nicks.

Flavors: Black Currant, Honey, Rose

Nattie

Interesting flavour combination! Not one I would have thought of, but now I’m intrigued!

thereadersteacup

It’s sooo good! I totally recommend. It’s not in your face currant, it’s more of the slight bitterness of currants.

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80

This blend was nice but I preferred the orange spiced green from DT from the fall subscription.

Flavors: Cinnamon, Ginger, Orange

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12

I spat this one out, I’m sorry it was gross… it was bitter, rancid tasting, and tasted a bit like the way nail polish remover smells

Shae

Ew, yuck

thereadersteacup

Yeah, I even steeped below the recommended temp.. idk what it was

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My name is Gabriella but everyone calls me Gabby! I am a 20-year-old college student living in NY, majoring in History and Elementary Education. In my spare time, I post reviews and little pieces of writing on my blog, read books, play video games, write poetry, and love to cuddle up with my two-year-old hound dog Buddy.
I have interesting tea preferences, to say the least:
Definitely a mood drinker, and I tend to change my preferences often, if I have a bad experience with a specific flavor or tea type I end up avoiding it for a while, then dive back in later. I also prefer my teas plain but will sometimes make lattes.

Flavor Preferences:

Fruit: mainly melon, berry, and apple flavors are my favorites. I’m allergic to pineapple, passionfruit, and kiwi.
Dessert: Almost all flavors dessert-wise are welcome I especially love warm and comforting flavors like caramels, chocolates, cookies/biscuits, crumbles, and muffin.
Floral: I prefer violets, lavender, roses, and mallow flowers. Open to all florals, allergic to dandelions.
Spices: I love lightly spiced blends but some like the infamous Hot Cinnamon Spice is too much for me.
Herbs: My favorites are mint, rosemary, sage, thyme, and sometimes basil.
Favorite Companies:
Harney and Sons
Simpson and Vail
White 2 Tea
Plum Deluxe
Trader Nicks
Friday Afternoon

Tea Rating Guide:
90-100: Top tier/ have to have them!
80-89: Really enjoyed it/ collection staple
70-79: Good, probably won’t drink it too often
60-69: I won’t refuse if offered
50-59: It’s okay
40-49: Probably dumped or handed to my Mom
00-39: No, just no

I love doing swaps and if you’re interested in anything in my cupboard let me know!

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