258 Tasting Notes

75

I don’t remember rating this one but the score is spot on. As a latte or iced latte… 85 plain hot or iced, 75. It’s kinda cookie-like but very pure almondy not like almond Rocca or anything. Like the earthy kind lol.

Flavors: Almond, Bark, Cookie, Earth, Vanilla

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75

While I was super excited for this blend as I love Apple and cinnamon… it just didn’t do it for me. It was very lightly Appley and had no spice or caramel as expected. I steeped another cup to see if I didn’t steep it long enough but… nope I did it right lol.

Flavors: Apple Skins, Brisk, Watery

Preparation
Boiling 8 min or more

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92

YUM YUM YUM Only second to Gingerbread Festival by Harney teas… missing the molasses flavor but overall really nice!

Flavors: Allspice, Cinnamon, Clove, Cookie, Ginger, Malt

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25

25 is being nice… unless someone else wants it, it’s gonna be composted. It tastes like bitter lipton tea mixed with nail polish remover? Smells good but ew….

Flavors: Acidic, Alcohol, Astringent, Dirt, Flat, Tangy, Vodka

ashmanra

Sounds like a good candidate for what we call “foot tea.” Make a foot soak. Good for you, and the only fitting service for a tea that bad.

thereadersteacup

Oooh good idea

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94

Well, tastes certainly do change huh? I have to bump this score up a pretty good amount lol. I made a big pot because I recently grabbed a box of sachets because they were on clearance and I was like hmm… it has been a while since I tried it (almost a year) and wow! I really love this blend!!

I don’t know what it is, it’s perfect for me. I love spice like in chai and such but when it’s overwhelming I get headaches. This however, it perfect… the spice, pumpkin, and bergamot are all well balanced in this blend.

I can see how the spice could overwhelm the bergamot but I found that the bergamot is more noticeable when iced rather than hot. I think that my favorite way to drink this blend is hot with no additions but it’s really good iced, as a latte, and as an iced latte! I may need to grab a few more hehe…

Flavors: Alcohol, Candy, Caramel, Cardamom, Cider, Cinnamon, Clove, Earl Grey, Frosting, Pumpkin, Sugar, Vanilla

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60

Hmmm… this one is rather strange, I’d have to agree with Cameron B, its rather generic and it tastes like… I’d hate to say it but Lipton tea bags? There’s a slight marshmallow note but… eh?

Flavors: Acidic, Bitter, Dirt, Malt, Marshmallow, Tannic

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86

I can’t stop drinking this one lol… I feel like this and Toast and Jam are my two comfort teas. Not necessarily favorites (although T&J is) but what I need when I can use a pick-me-up.

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65

This is a kind of hit-or-miss blend for me, I mean I want to like it but I’m not sure I do… It’s a very bitter oolong, mixed with a light puerh, and an astringent green tea. It’s lightly peachy and floral but unless it’s cold brewed it’s not… hitting the spot.

Flavors: Acidic, Alcohol, Astringent, Bitter, Earth, Peach

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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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