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25 Tasting Notes

Peppermint from Celestial Seasonings
24

Perhaps I’m doing something wrong here. This is the second time I’ve tried this particular flavor. The first, I allowed the bag to steep for 4 1/2 minutes as directed (I felt 6 min was a bit too long) and it was quite bitter with only the slightest hint of mint. Tasted more like a cough drop than anything else. 2nd time around, just a few moments ago, I steeped for 2 minutes and, sadly, had the same result. Won’t be trying this one again anytime soon.

Mandarin Orange Spice from Celestial Seasonings
94

Backlogging a bit, I’ve had 2-3 cups in the past week. I cannot get enough of this tea! This is certainly not a sickeningly-sweet orange tea, which pleases me immensely.

Organic Apple Red from Tazo
95

Decided to try again, this time with four tea bags in the cup. It is DELICIOUS. It’s a bit disheartening that I have to add three extra bags to the cup to suit my desired taste, but.. to each their own, I suppose.

Tazo Rest Herbal Infusion from Tazo
66
Pomegranate Cider from Zhena's Gypsy Tea
40

Lots of backlogging tonight. I drank this a few nights ago, wasn’t the first time. And still, this tea is just far too weak for my liking. You need at least two bags for more than just a hint of flavor, but letting it steep any longer than 4 minutes gives you a dreadfully bitter taste.

Mandarin Orange Spice from Celestial Seasonings
94
Coconut Cocoa from The Republic of Tea
Madagascar Vanilla Red from Celestial Seasonings
Blackberry Sage from The Republic of Tea
Sleepytime Peach from Celestial Seasonings
Hot Apple Cider Tea from The Republic of Tea
71

This tea is fairly weak with only one teabag. May require 2-4 bags and perhaps a dash of cinnamon to obtain your desired flavor if you prefer a stronger, cider-like tea.

Pumpkin Spice from The Republic of Tea
68
Candy Cane Lane from Celestial Seasonings
95

Just purchased this yesterday. It may be a bit too early to drink Christmas-themed tea (for some), but I certainly don’t regret purchasing this. It has a very, very calming aroma and a lovely taste. To my surprise, despite being green tea, it’s not the least bit bitter.

Blood Orange Fruit Tisane from Wegmans
75
Hot Cinnamon Sunset from Harney & Sons
68

To me, it tastes almost exactly like Bengal Spice by Celestial Seasonings. I’ll let it steep a bit longer next time.

Sweet Cinammon Spice from Tazo
5

I purchased this a few months back, and was quite eager to try it. It is, undoubtedly, the worst tea I have ever had. The smell alone gave me a headache, and it did not taste appealing to me (couldn’t taste the cinnamon at all). I imagine this is what paint tastes like. I was a bit surprised upon discovering that the culprit is sarsaparilla, after noticing the same horrid smell/taste in another type of tea (a hibiscus blend) I purchased recently. Sarsaparilla root was the only ingredient the two had in common.)

Goji Berry Pomegranate Green Tea from Celestial Seasonings
90

There’s a bit more fruit flavor to this tea than Raspberry Gardens, which I enjoy and appreciate. A bit of a bitter aftertaste, though.

Raspberry Gardens Green Tea from Celestial Seasonings
52

Based on past reviews, it would seem that the flavor has changed. In more recently packaged boxes of this tea, the raspberry flavor is light, but not quite light enough to be missed entirely. Quite a treat.

Cranberry Apple Zinger from Celestial Seasonings
70

A very pleasant blend of cranberry and apple, though it is a bit too tart if left to steep for more than 2 1/2 minutes. I enjoy every cup.

Sleepytime Vanilla from Celestial Seasonings
52

I can’t taste too much of the vanilla in this tea, though it is quite calming. It has a very distinct spearmint smell and taste (unsurprising, considering the ingredients). Would purchase again.

True Blueberry from Celestial Seasonings
94

My current favorite! It has a very pleasant smell that serves as an aromatic, as it fills the room quickly. It is a bit tart, which may not be appealing to some. All in all, the perfect blend of hibiscus and berries, in my opinion.

Bengal Spice from Celestial Seasonings
79

A very pleasant blend of cinnamon, vanilla, and cardamom. This will be quite a treat in Winter. Fair warning, the cinnamon can be overpowering if left to steep for too long.

Cinnamon Apple Spice from Celestial Seasonings
49

I can certainly agree with the other reviewers who say that this tea is nearly a liquid version of Big Red gum. It tastes even worse when cold (or left to steep for too long), so drink it quickly!

Wild Sweet Orange from Tazo
66

I found this flavor to be quite enjoyable, though it was a bit more tart than I was expecting. There was a slight licorice aftertaste, which I didn’t mind, but the main flavor notes are definitely a tangy, sour orange.

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