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19 Tasting Notes

Chestnut from Adagio Teas
69

This is the only holiday tea from Adagio that I really enjoyed. It’s smooth and slightly sweet with just the right amount of nuttiness.

Pumpkin Chai from DAVIDsTEA
87

Surprisingly, this one wasn’t an immediate love for me. I think my expectations were a little high after reading the reviews of others. However, this is definitely the best pumpkin tea I’ve tried and it is perfect for fall. I brewed an entire pot of it (about 32 oz) and finished it before the pot went cool. I don’t really taste the actual pumpkin like others have said, but the spices are right on. This tea definitely evokes memories of warm pumpkin pie. I’d buy this again.

Persian Apple (organic) from DAVIDsTEA
89

I usually add a bit of sugar or stevia to my tea, but found that this one didn’t need it. However, this isn’t an overly sweet tea. There aren’t any sharp notes to it and it has a pleasant apple flavor reminiscent of Granny Smiths. I really like this one and I’d buy it again.

Raspberry Riot Lemon Mate from Teavana
71

I like this as an iced tea in the morning for a little caffeine. I find that it definitely requires sweetener as the lemon and raspberry flavors are quite tart. I usually use a little stevia and that makes it nice and smooth.

Peach Tranquility from Teavana
48

Not my favorite tea in the world. It’s slightly sweet but overall rather boring.

MateVana from Teavana
100

My favorite of Teavana’s mates. Rich and chocolaty. Perfect in the morning with a little cream and sugar. Nice alternative to coffee.

Strawberry Slender Pu-Erh Tea from Teavana
68

This makes a good iced tea. Nice strawberry flavor with an earthy undertone. Refreshing.

Amandine Rose from Teavana
94

One of my favorite black teas. Dark enough to please me but with enough added flavor to make me smile. I love the cinnamon/almond flavor because it’s not overpowering. I don’t detect rose in this at all though, which is a little disappointing and why I didn’t give it 100.

Golden Monkey from Teavana
34

Not my favorite black tea. Far too mild for my tastes. Don’t really like the aftertaste either. Will not buy again.

Peach Bellini Blush (formerly Joie de Vivre) from Teavana
83

I think I may be one of the few people who really love this tea. I add a little bit of sugar and it tastes just like one of my mom’s sugar cookies. I find it truly delightful and like to mix it with the honeybush vanilla as an iced tea.

Honeybush Vanilla from Teavana
94

One of my favorite teas from Teavana but not because I love the flavor by itself (it’s good but not something I gravitate toward.) I love it because it’s a magnificent blending tea. It adds the right amount of sweetness to any other tea, specifically when used iced. My favorite thing to blend with this is Teavana’s Sevenberry Sangria.

Taj Masala Chai Black Tea from Teavana
22

Not my favorite chai by far. Too much cinnamon overwhelms any other flavor present. Also makes me sneeze when I take it out of the bag.

Azteca Fire from Teavana
59

Pretty good. Reminds me of a Mexican hot chocolate. Though, most the time I’m in the mood for a chocolate fix I’d rather just have hot chocolate. This is like watered down hot chocolate with a little bit of a peppery kick.

My Morning Mate from Teavana
49

Too many flavors in this one. I prefer MateVana for a chocolaty morning tea. It doesn’t have as many added flavoring. I do like the flavor of this tea but sometimes it can be bit a bit too much. Very rich.

Lavender Dreams from Teavana
72

I love floral teas and this one is definitely floral. I feel like the white tea can get a bit bitter in this one, but the floral notes are great. Lavender, violet and rose combine for a really good, relaxing tea.

Black Dragon Pearl from Teavana
93

Smooth, dark black tea. Pleasant cocoa notes. My favorite full bodied black tea with no bitter tones.

Black Dragon Pearl from Teavana
93
Jasmine Oolong from Teavana
100

My favorite jasmine tea. Aromatic with the perfect jasmine flavor. Not bitter at all. Settles my stomach when I’m feeling ill.

Jasmine Dragon Phoenix Pearls from Teavana
69

Not my favorite jasmine tea. It has a wonderful aroma, but the flavor falls a bit flat for me.

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I’m one of the rare Utah tea drinkers. I’ve amassed quite a collection of various teas, many which I obtained at the evil Teavana where I used to work. I’m working through them and branching out to other brands. My favorite teas are jasmine, oolong, rooibos and white. I also collect tea cups and pots.

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Utah