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How is it, after decades of tea drinking, I haven’t tried this grocery store staple? (Or how is it that I’m so senile I forgot?)
At any rate, this was another pay-it-forward contribution at work. Flavors perform as advertised, but on its own, it was too sweet for my taste. However, paired with a bag of plain old plebian Red Rose to temper the honey, it was a decent afternoon hand warmer!
This isn’t the best of teas, but it’s familiar. While I’ve not actively sipped this tea in nearly 20+ years, I’d get a cup of this during the winters and/or while sick, in my youth. It was the closest thing to tea I’d be allowed to drink.
Something within me desired this tea while perusing the tea/coffee aisle at Walmart. I grabbed a box, went home and made a mug, and now I’m working on a third box…I’ve made it my nightly habit to drink this at the last hour of my shift. Let’s say it’s a cozy mug, which transports me back in time and space, to little ol’ me, drinking a boiling hot cup of Cinnamon Apple Spice, happy to be warm again after spending too much time outside on those cold winter (snow) days.
Nostalgia is one of my favorite tea additives. When the weather gets cooler (if the weather ever gets cooler where we are), adding a cinnamon stick pumps up the cozy that much further.
I really enjoy this tea and generally keep it in a rotation on evenings off work along with the regular Sleepytime and Sleepytime Extra. I sought this one out online when I head about it when I saw it existed, but had never seen it in stores. The lavender aroma is stronger than its taste. The chamomile and mint shine through a lot. Worth checking out if you like the other flavors.
I wanted to like it, but it didn’t really taste at all like a sugar cookie to me. The taste was very faint and, even with a little sugar added, it didn’t really get much better. Didn’t finish my cup; sadly not one I’ll drink again.
Flavors: Biscuit, Sweet, Vanilla
Preparation
I remember having this years ago but didn’t enjoy it as much as I am today (after cracking open a new box.)
Not sure what my issue was back then, perhaps my tastes have just changed but this is nice and comforting!
A pleasant mix of sweet/sour/tart where I’m mostly getting a fruity (red/purple fruit vibe) and a light spiceiness (cinnamon/ginger.)
A perfectly good tea for those Winter evenings when you need something caffeine-free!
Flavors: Cinnamon, Fruity, Ginger, Plum, Red Fruits, Sour, Spices, Sweet, Tart
Do you know, as long as they have been around, I think the only CS holiday tea I’ve ever tried is Sugar Cookie Sleigh Ride? Just too many others to get to!
Surprised as all heck, but I’m really enjoying this. Cinnamon is pretty much the dry scent. Cinnamon is the dominant flavor when steeped. However I have noticed that while drinking I am strongly reminded of baked goods of some kind. There is apple, but ts a subtle flavor and likely what sells the baked goods feeling.
I’d rate this a little higher, but this feels very much a seasonal tea. As the holidays are approaching and the weather getting colder, it really hits the spot. As spring approaches, I’m sure my interest will wane.
I recently restocked this and Bengal Spice! I’ve been drinking this in the evenings lately.
I have never tried Red Rose but I just bought some for daughter to try since her London Cuppa has disappeared. I am looking forward to tasting what seems to be the gateway tea for a lot of people.
I think of their original grocery store version as “plain old Lipton but one notch better in quality.” A decent cuppa when you just need something warm, takes additives nicely without interfering. I see they have a premium Breakfast blend that might be a little better.
Dustin, now that you mention it, I think I’ve missed or forgotten sampling Bengal Spice as well.
Bengal Spice is sweet as well, more than HVC. I suspect it might be due to the heavy cinnamon in the blend.