258 Tasting Notes

70

While I like this blend, I was rather disappointed by it; I like a lot of Brutaliteas blends but this one hardly tasted like a blend and more like a genmaicha (I know genmaicha is technically a blend but you know what I mean). While the genmaicha aspect is nice and cozy, I’m not getting much raspberry or rose if at all. I was super excited for this one because I love strawberry genmaicha blends like the Toast and Strawberry Jam one that Dessert by Deb had a while back. Now I’m kind of glad that I only got a sample of this one.

Update***

When it cooled completely, I faintly got the berry but still no rose, rating remains the same.

Flavors: Flat, Honey, Malt, Toasted Rice

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90

This is what I’ve been drinking all day on campus I absolutely adore it.

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98

Forever my favorite blend, introduced to me by Cameron B! I never run low on this blend… I buy it by the lb lol. I can’t go a day without it, I even brought a 42 oz travel mug of it to campus today.

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92

Ummmmm I was a little skeptical of this one at first because of my love/hate relationship with non-masala chai spiced blends. However, as soon as I smelt this tea in the mug I was in LOVE! It was the perfect mix of spice and syrupy baked apple for me and my tastes!

Flavors: Apple, Cinnamon, Clove, Honey, Pastries, Syrupy

gmathis

That sounds wonderful. Apple is my favorite tea fruit, when it is done properly.

Cameron B.

I might have to trouble you for a sample of this at some point, apparently it’s been 9 years since I last tried it LOL.

thereadersteacup

@Cameron B. On it!!!
and
@ gmathis It’s super delish!

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98

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88

Forest Moon is becoming one of my favorites from Trader Nicks, I’m a sucker for red berry flavors.

Flavors: Raspberry, Red Fruits, Strawberry, Sugar

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I love this blend, it is a perfect wake-up call for another slow-to-pass morning. School is really kicking my butt this semester.

Flavors: Blueberry, Butter, Honey, Pastries, Sugar, Vanilla

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92

I love this tea, this was the perfect wake-up call for a big, busy day ahead.

Flavors: Brisk, Cinnamon, Clove, Cookie, Ginger, Malt, Sweet, Vanilla

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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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