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95 Tasting Notes

Earl Grey (loose leaf) from Twinings
70
Butterfly Jasmine (Reserve Collection) from DAVIDsTEA
80

It smells like perfume, but in a good way!

There is something very delicate about this tea. It reminds me of David’s Orchid Oolong in the way that, once again, you can taste the flowers but they aren’t overpowering. I’m not a big fan of green tea, as I’ve said on more than one of these reviews, but I’m beginning to think that I’m just not a fan of BAD green tea, because this is just smooth and delicious.

It tastes like it was made with love.

Butterfly Jasmine (Reserve Collection) from DAVIDsTEA
80
Earl Grey Vanilla from Tetley
5

This tea smelled like discount, vanilla scented shampoo and tasted a bit like sweetened bathwater. I was really disappointed and completely unimpressed. It was stale and had a very weak flavour, even though I let the tea bag sit in the water the entire time.

I thought it was all right, but right after I finished it I had a cup of Twining’s Earl Grey and it reminded me what tea bags were supposed to taste like.

Lady Grey from Twinings
80
Coco Chai Rooibos from DAVIDsTEA
100
Long Life Oolong from DAVIDsTEA
81
Taffy Terror (organic) from DAVIDsTEA
80
Lady Grey from Twinings
80
Taffy Terror (organic) from DAVIDsTEA
80

Now, I don’t want anyone to get the wrong idea, but I want to be honest when I say that I don’t really know much about green tea because I don’t really like it that much. I keep trying, but I always end up leaving half my cup filled and abandoned with whatever green tea blend I try.

But that changed tonight.

I tried some Taffy Terror with a little bit of organic sugar and was completely floored! All I can taste is the taffy. Honestly, it’s almost creamy! Not a flavour I would expect from a green tea at all.

If you’re a green-tea-skeptic like me I would really recommend this!

Orchid Oolong (organic) from DAVIDsTEA
80

Delicious! I can really taste the flowers. A remarkable flavour in a tea. This tea changed what I think about oolong.

Orchid Oolong (organic) from DAVIDsTEA
80
Coffee Pu'erh from DAVIDsTEA
76
Three Wishes Tea from DAVIDsTEA
84
Rooibos Chai Organic from Camellia Sinensis
88

You don’t need to steep this tea very long to get a cup bursting with everything that a chai tea is meant to be.

Very strong and spicy. This chai has everything that every muted or meek chai is missing. That said, the rooibos flavour is a bit lost, but the chai is so full of other tastes that I found I didn’t miss it at all.

The aroma of this tea is so inviting that I had a hard time setting the cup down to write this review.

Irish Breakfast from Twinings
Organic African Nectar from Mighty Leaf Tea
Bear Trap from DAVIDsTEA
65

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Mother's Little Helper (organic) from DAVIDsTEA
72

The blend of chamomile & peppermint is perfect. Honestly, this tea could help anyone unwind after a rough day, and do so with flavour. I’m not a big fan of straight chamomile so having the other ingredients there definitely makes it easy to enjoy.

Drank it straight, without sugar, lemon or milk.

Mother's Little Helper (organic) from DAVIDsTEA
72
Jumpy Monkey from DAVIDsTEA
Earl Grey (loose leaf) from Twinings
70
Irish Breakfast from Twinings
Mint Chocolate Rooibos from DAVIDsTEA
78

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Hello, Steepster!

I’m a twenty-something who attends Concordia University studying English Lit and Irish Studies. I also work at an online store that sells party supplies and costumes! My life is literally a party everyday!

Besides my work/school I’m also a comic book lover. I love attending conventions and have, in the past, done so in costume! (In 2009 it was Sally Jupiter). I also co-author a web comic called Abe and Kroenen and plan on being the author for a couple more upcoming projects. You can check those all out on my website/blog if you’re interested!

Now! About tea!

Formerly an avid coffee drinker I realised that 1. I didn’t really like the taste and 2. I really wasn’t ever getting enough sleep. The switch to tea was, at first, a painful one as extensively my knowledge of tea reached only so far as what was available at Tim Hortons and what my grandmothers kept in their cupboards.

I had a roommate, however, that never drank coffee—and slowly but surely I found myself converted. Then, just last summer, I stumbled upon DavidsTea and my life was changed forever.

Besides David’s, I also visit Teaopia whenever I’m back in Ontario, I’ve recently uncovered Camellia Sinensis in Montreal and new place that I’m yet to try—Milly’s Boutique!

I’m also a strong believer in Twinings and The Stash Company, and I’ve recently ordered some teas from 52teas, The Republic of Tea and Andrews & Dunham and I’m eagerly awaiting their arrival!

P.S. I love to write, and I love tea so expect me to chatter about in my reviews quite a bit!

Current Favorite Teas:
Cocoa Paradiso by David’s Tea
Coco Chai Rooibos by David’s Tea
Lady Grey by Twinings
Rooibos Chai Organic by Camellia Sinensis

Location

Montreal, QC (Formerly Cambridge, Ontario)

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