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A well done vanilla rich smokey black breakfast tea. August Uncommon does strong and unusual tea blends. I had this with 8 ounces and a tea bag of 1 tsp put together for five minute steep hot with one cube of sugar. I ate with some toast, and still slightly hungry.

Good if you like Vanilla. I will drink down. Do I like enough to reorder? No. The vanilla blends well with smoke and is not artificial, but I am not a major vanilla fan in my tea and it almost makes me think slightly of bananas for some reason.

Geez, I am so confused by this tea.

First, have to say I was so excited to try it based on it being Library themed, the back description, the lovely fruit smell that erupts from the bag, the company, the ratings.

But this is so ODD to me. The cocoa is very strong. I figured it would be a back layer but it’s strong and predominate. They did the cocoa well and not artificial at all, but I think mixed with something with rye or a liquor type makes it taste very strange to me. The description said toast - but I am not a rye fan. Caraway / Rye – didn’t make the connection lol.

It is drying and not sweet even with some sugar added. Suggests adding a touch of milk but I don’t see that making much difference. Will finish out the sample but couldn’t finish this cup at the current steep. Steeped 3, then 4.

Definitely a strong and unique smokey blend. It is a bit cool due to my steep, but think it would be better hotter. Thankfully I have plenty left. It almost have a drying feel and is surprisingly light colored in the cup/.

Hm, didn’t notice was a “white” tea when brewed it as I would a black tea. Oops.

Didn’t hurt it though. Was very fruit punchy and a deep purple-red “bloody” color. And of course any tribute to Jaws gets bonus brownie points on its own merit.

May be good iced, not sure. Reminds me a little of Harney and Sons Ice Tea Indigo type. The hibiscus is not overwhelming so, while there is a touch of sour buried below these waters, its’ not overwhelming.

This isn’t a tea I’d drink daily or anything but it’s nice for those moments.

I’m so happy I ordered a tin of this when it was on sale for the holidays. I have drank twice in a row. It’s funny but i used to despise florals in teas. They got the violet and the touches of this one completely right. I steep at five minutes and add a cube of sugar, it’s perfect.

Today is #selfcaresunday. About to listen to an audiobook while browsing on the computer and playing a game of Clue on steam. Have an ambience video on TV, sipping this tea as a follow up to morning lattes. About to eat with some crackers and almond cheese spreads picked up at store yesterday, with some blueberries. Bliss!

That cinnamon though…

I even added a little milk to try and tame the beast, but the monster is too strong.

If you want a cup of tea that is like drinking spicy cinnamon gum, I have the perfect tea for you.

I liked this one well enough – it was nice and sweet and pleasantly breakfasty. Put in one cube of sugar and brewed five minutes. The black tea comes through without being overshadowed with the non-artificial flavoring. This was a leftover with an advent calendar, Day 14, that I was inconsistent when going through.

Day 21 of the Advent Calendar (did this one on time, haha)

Described on the bag as a “mellow and honeyed black tea” – thought, perfect!

This is actually not really mild. Would be a great brisk breakfast tea. I Steeped at five and can see that it could be over-steeped if you didn’t watch it. Not getting much honey or nuances other than a relatively strong black tea. Have allowed to cool and the taste does not alter. A good basic tea that would work well sweetened or even with a touch of milk if you like your black breakfast type tea this way.

Day 10 of the advent calendar. Not much to say about this one and catching up. It is okay but nothing worth re-ordering. Light and a bit plain. I was intrigued by mint and bergamot, but meh. At least there wasn’t bitterness buried in the green

Finally something different for the advent samples. Arabica Mocha is pretty good – it has a warm and cozy nutty chocolate flavor. It fits the holiday season, unlike some of the others. At least it’s not yet another green or roobios.

As it cools, this one stays good. Did not need or add any sugars or additives.