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42 Tasting Notes

Milk Oolong from Teaopia

This tea is very perplexing… It’s a weight-loss tea… that tastes like BUTTER!! Haha.
Seriously though, this is my favourite “plain” oolong. (Fine Champaigne is farrr too bland for me.)
This makes a perfectly smooth cup. I only recommend re-steeping it once, though.

Market Spice from Teaopia
78

I’m actually loving this more than chai now! It tastes and smells like cinnamon heart candies, in a good way. It is complimented very well with some sugar, and makes a delicious latte!

Jiaogulan from Teaopia
86

This is… a great tea. Absolutely lovely. It’s got a leafy taste, but is very mild. The sucrose isn’t over-powering, and actually compliments it really well. It’s worth it for the health benefits alone.
I just wish it had caffeine…. sigh.
Also each ball can be re-steeped up to 4 times, still with a full flavour!

Jasmine Superior from Teaopia
96

A beautiful Jasmine! It has a very mild, soothing flavour.
My only issue with it is now I can’t enjoy jasmine tea at Chinese restaurants any more, because it will never be as good as this one! ;)

Jasmine Superior from Teaopia
96
Irish Breakfast from Teaopia
98

Pretty much the best black tea in the store, if you like a STRONG cuppa. Beautiful, rich, dark, perfect with a splash of milk.

Genmaicha from Teaopia
87

This tea is amazing! Especially if a plain sencha is a bit too strong for you. The popped rice makes the flavour very smooth.

Earl Grey Rooibos from Teaopia
68

This tea is very different. Doesn’t taste much like a “regular” Earl Grey, but it’s really nice. It has a very deep Rooibos flavour.

Creamy Nut Oolong from Teaopia
89

This WAS my favourite tea in the store, until I discovered Apple Pie Oolong. ;) The flavours are VERY similar, but Apple Pie is slightly more creamy which is why it wins for me.

In any case, this tea is smooth and delicious. It’s not gonna taste as flavoured as it smells, which is fine because oolong doesn’t need a strong over-powering flavour. Perfect on it’s own, don’t add anything to this.

Creamed Earl Grey from Teaopia
97

Pretty much one of the best black teas in the store, second only to Irish Breakfast. I can’t drink normal Earl Grey now that I’ve been spoiled with this tea. Creamy, rich, bold and beautiful. Highly recommended.

Coconut Cream from Teaopia
60

Unfortunately pretty bland on its own. The flavour doesn’t really come through. However, if you want a plain green tea with a SLIGHT creaminess, then this tea will do the trick.

Here’s the shocker, though.
Get this as a latte with half-chocolate syrup. (Half the pumps than a normal latte). I swear…. wtf. As weird as it sounds, it’s heaven in a cup.

Cactus Fig from Teaopia
66

I usually only like plain green teas, but this one surprised me. A very interesting, unique and fresh flavor. I recommend a squirt of agave. Not something I’d have all the time, but it’s nice for a change.

BUTTERFLY from Teaopia
31

This tea is definitely more about looks and the gimmick. Flavor isn’t great. It’s too weak when you just make it, and waaaaay too bitter after it’s been left for a bit.
It makes a quirky gift, but I’d say stick to loose jasmine and green teas.

BUTTERFLY from Teaopia
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Black Pu Erh from Teaopia
19

Teaopia does indeed still sell Pu Erh cakes, however it is called “Tuo Cha Pu’Erh” and it is kept in a glass jar on the counter rather than being in a tin on the wall.

Unfortunately, it tastes like fish food.

Baked Apple Pie from Teaopia
95

I avoided this tea like the black plague for the longest time because:
A) I hate apple pie.
B) I hate fruit in my tea.
C) I dislike the smell of it.
But it was on sample one day and I was surprised at how DELICIOUS it is! It tastes like a strong oolong with a hint of nuts and vanilla. So if you’re hoping for an apple pie flavour you will be disappointed, but go into it with an open mind and you’ll enjoy it!
This tea is perfect plain, don’t add anything to it.
Baked Apple Pie Oolong has become an addiction for me. I need at least one cup of it a day. It’s completely replaced Creamy Nut Oolong as my favourite tea ever.

Aztecs Gold from Teaopia
67

I’m not a fan of fruit blends, I find them far too tart.
However this fruit blend is delicious! Very naturally sweet, and I agree with the previous comment about there being a slight bubblegum flavour. I really have to be in the mood for this one, but when I am, it hits the spot! Add a small squeeze of agave if you’re having it iced.
Oh, and you can eat this tea dry! It is a DELICIOUS snack! (not joking!)

Assam SF Budla Beta from Teaopia

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Hi! I’m a Teavana employee who loves tea! I was with Teaopia as well. 8)
Otherwise I’m just a geek!

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Ontario, Canada