2703 Tasting Notes
This is trying to do a lot of different things, and it’s not necessarily succeeding in any of them. I taste a bit of bergamot and a bit of a middle sort of flavor that could be from the almond. There’s certainly no doughnut. I prefer a brighter/stronger bergamot flavor, and I love a twist on EG, but this needed to be developed a little more.
This sometimes ends up a little thin. I overleafed it the most recent time, and then it was quite tart and slightly funky. It’s just not for me. It’s best cold with a lot of sweetener. Then it tastes decent, but I’d rather drink a different fruity tea.
My cats broke a mug I’ve had for 23 years, making an ocean out of this tea and a second one that was nearby. Oh well. I made a new cup of this, and I think it’s quite hearty and nice. The spices are strong and well balanced. The resteep was almost the same. Certainly one of the better decaf chais I’ve had recently.
This gets great reviews, but it’s really not a favorite so far as EGs go. The black base is decent, but the flavoring reminds me a little of celery. I don’t really taste the flavors I expect in an EG. Not bad cold with milk and sugar, but not one I would need again.
I taste a combo of light chai spices and genmaicha, so it definitely tastes how it promises (minus the marshmallow). Unfortunately, I never really think green tea is a good base for chai. I feel like the spices need a base that provides more oomph. There’s a little bit of toastiness from the toasted rice, but this whole thing is just too mild for me, and sometimes there’s a hint of bitterness despite proper steeping. I wouldn’t mind a black based chai with toasted rice though!
After touring Arundel Castle, we found this tea shop while walking around the town. They say they make their own teas, so I bought almost all their herbal blends. This one is unfortunately not a winner. The fruitiness is just kind of chemically. Combined with the rooibos, it’s just fake and unpleasant. Cold with almond milk is the most palatable way to drink it.
Sounds like a loser! You want fruitiness? Buy a bottle of “Ribena” at a corner market. I love that stuff! Essentially blackcurrent juice drink.