Jason

Sweet smoky flavor with a little maltyness. Stands up to the heaviness of the food (served as a lunch tea). The flavors stay with you for a little while after you swallow, keeping the sweetness on your palate.

Another pot and a little more subdued, I like it.

Good clean taste. Smooth but with a slight kick at the end.

It tastes pretty much exactly how the name describes it, like almond cookies. Really distinct almond and coconut flavors. Good, not as good as other almond and/or coconut flavored teas I’ve had, but good. The tea is a little watery, but I am starting to think that most of the teas from Subtle Tea are a little on the watery side. That was a little surprising for me, especially since I steeped it for 7+ minutes. Nevertheless, still enjoyable.

Really nice and flavorful black tea. Not heavy at all but smooth and crazy flavor. The combo of coconut, cocoa nibs and vanilla work together expertly. Also I quite successfully complimented the tea with a chocolate chip and walnut scone and some intriguing discussion…perfection. Great experience overall.

A calm and soothing flavor. Very delicate green tea and apricot flavor. I would prefer the taste to come through a little more forcefully, but the subtlety is nice and relaxing.

Thanks to Jack’s mom. It’s my first flowering tea and it was interesting to watch the flower blossom. Its maybe not the most appetizing thing to see in the bottom of your glass, but it has it own organic charm to it. It has a sweet fruity aroma with a very subtle flavor. I enjoyed most of the glass until the bud became really exposed at which point the tea became much more bitter (maybe it was over-steepeed?). Anyways, nice and smooth, a good calming choice.

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I can see why Tazo describes this tea as having “boldness” and being “invigorating” but I’d interpret those qualities in a negative manner. The tea is harsh and has actually left a slight burning sensation in the back of my throat. Sure its “invigorating”, but invigorating in the same way as I imagine chugging mouthwash would be invigorating and bold. I usually stick to lighter teas, so maybe I’m biased, but this isn’t quite my cup of tea. Please excuse my cheesiness.

Grabbed a cup with breakfast on the way to office. Since I was still in transit it may have been over steeped but I think it should have been pretty close. Not the greatest aroma. Not the greatest flavor. A pretty average green tea with a slightly overpowering bitter flavor. Its probably something you would find in the office kitchen. If you have the opportunity to get something of a little higher quality, I’d recommend doing so.

This tea, with a deep purple (not the band), red liquor, has a wonderfully sweet fruity aroma that hits you as you bring the cup to your mouth. The first sip comes across strong and the more poignant pomegranate and apple flavors rise to the top of the pack. Then the middle of the tasting came across more bland, just like hot water, than anything else. But finally, the tea finished again with a kick of the more subtle fruity flavors like the raisins, carrots, and vanilla. What makes this tea interesting, possibly drawing me back for another tasting, is the variety of experience from each sip. The many different fruity flavors come out each in their own way at different times in every sip. Every time the tea hits my tongue seems like a slightly new and unique adventure, keeping me guessing and wanting more.

This is my first experience with a roobios (red bush tea) and it is interesting to say the least. Being that I usually gravitate towards much lighter, fruiter tea blends, this is a change of pace for me. The deep reddish liquor is a nice touch and the aroma and taste have a rich earthy/dirty component. However, this tea tastes too much like actual raw plant than I would prefer. The flavor of the roobios bush is much different from the natural flavors of the tea I normally drink…much more “in my face”. Probably going to have to turn it away next time it comes to my attention.