2660 Tasting Notes
TTB! This was beautiful when it bloomed in the water, though I was unsure if I would enjoy the flavor. I’m happy to say that the flavor was quite nice as well! It also made a super strong resteep. It’s very floral, but the flavor is actually best if you allow it to sit in the fridge for at least 12 hours to mellow. And I kept the initial steep time relatively short as well, knowing my preferences with floral flavors. I didn’t have time to finish my cup before leaving on my three week long trip, so I put the cup in the freezer and enjoyed a lovely tea popsicle yesterday!
TTB! I removed as many rose petals as I could since I’m not a huge rose fan, and I’m glad I did because this ended up pretty enjoyable! I’m drinking this cold, and it’s a little fruity and floral on quite a smooth green base. The main flavor is still rose, so I wouldn’t prefer much more of this.
Another afternoon tea pick! This is a pretty hearty black tea! Nice almost malty flavor. Great warm with sugar and milk. I see from my Steepster history that I’ve enjoyed their regular English breakfast in the past, so I’m happy that their decaf blend was nice as well! Other reviewers don’t seem to agree.
We enjoyed afternoon tea at Malmaison in Reading during our UK trip! They left a box of teabags at our table, so we sampled multiple teas. Here, I taste mostly a perfumey flavor, not much black tea at all. It has a super strong floral scent, which definitely translates to the flavor, but I wish the base were heartier.
TTB! The vanilla tastes so strong! I’m drinking this at room temperature with milk and sugar, and that vanilla flavor is so clear, sweet, and tasty. I don’t know if I’ve ever tried a tea with such a strong, authentic vanilla flavor. It’s so desserty and nice!
This is an interesting take on a lemon tea! It really does taste different from others I’ve had. The lemon is fresh, but not sour. The base is high quality, as always. It’s a nice combination, though a more standard flavor profile than I usually gravitate toward. I never realized it had black pepper and other spices!
TTB! I won’t lie, the first sip I had of this, I gagged a little. It smelled so savory, but even so, my mouth wasn’t ready. It tastes exactly how it smells. It’s super strong and savory and spiced like some sort of curry. I added oat milk, which helped a lot. It tastes fine as long as you know what to expect, but I never need this ever again.
It sounds like the tea is honestly named! Spicy, savory, and generates an adaptation— for you, to avoid it in the future. Better luck in your next sips!