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86

This was in my Advent calendar from Devon today and good flavoured black tea was something I have been looking to.

And today morning, which was gloomy and rainy, it was great fit to boost the mood and enjoy something sweet.

I am very surprised that my long 5 minutes steep didn’t turned this cookie-flavoured tea bitter. It was so pleasant, however I have no experience with butterscotch nor blondie again. It was toffee, it was cookie dough, brown sugar, vanilla and a little bit much of chicory root steeped — a little bitter and burnt like. But as that happens to the sweets sometimes too, I really don’t mind that.

It was so creamy. I finished it within seconds once it was drinkable.

Preparation
205 °F / 96 °C 5 min, 0 sec 10 OZ / 300 ML
gmathis

U.S. “blondies” are square bar cookies—the texture of brownies but with no chocolate—just soft cookie dough. There are all kinds of mix-in variations: some have nuts, or white chocolate chips, or in this case, butterscotch chips.

Martin Bednář

You know what guys? I will ask my boss, if I can be relocated to the US facility; I will try all the US goodies and then I will know what are you all talking about.

Jen vB

Blondies use vanilla extract and brown sugar instead of cocoa powder to get their flavor, while brownies use chocolate, cocoa, and white sugar. I don’t like them plain but love them with mix ins.

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70
drank Refresh Mint by Tazo
1216 tasting notes

My beloved Twinings of London “Buttermint” was not at the store the last time I went, so I grabbed this instead. It didn’t really hold a candle to “Buttermint” (obviously, no creamy vanilla flavor) but just as a warm mint tea… meh. I can drink it (it’s mint!) but I wouldn’t call it a favorite… it was a bit muddled when I was hoping to taste more distinct spearmint notes… the peppermint was a bit dominant and also just a bit dish-raggy compared to bright Pacific Northwest peppermint.

But I have been going gangbusters on this as a coldbrew. I decided to bust out some New Year’s cleaning on my place this morning, and have been gulping this as ice cold refreshment to keep me hydrated. Somehow it has a more fresh and menthol crisp taste as a coldbrew, and I also taste the spearmint notes better that way, too.

So while it just doesn’t hit that “evening cup of peppermint curled up on the couch” appeal I was hoping for, I will definitely quickly go through this box making iced tea.

Flavors: Menthol, Mint, Peppermint, Spearmint

Preparation
Iced 8 min or more 4 tsp 32 OZ / 946 ML
Shae

Mmm, dish-raggy mint. Sounds delightful! LOL

tea-sipper

I was just reminded how great JusTea’s Purple Mint tea is, even though my pouch is ancient. AMAZING old mint. I’m tempted to buy more… maybe when they have their pumpkin tea back…

Shae

Oh the Purple Mint looks really nice!

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92

I love this blend! It was recommended by a friend on Instagram and it took me a while to track down. While I have had it in m stash for a little while, I forgot to add it to my cupboard but it’s too late now because I have two bags left. It’s sweet, citrusy, and buttery with a hint of creamy glaze. A new favorite herbal blend for sure!

Flavors: Butter, Butterscotch, Cake, Candy, Cream, Lemon, Malt

Preparation
Boiling 6 min, 0 sec
Shae

I was surprised by how much I enjoyed this one!

thereadersteacup

It was such a nice treat!

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82
drank Glazed Lemon Loaf by Tazo
42 tasting notes

I was a little cautious about trying this tea because I’m not a big fan of rooibos and this has a green rooibos base. After tasting it, I have to conclude that it’s red rooibus that I don’t like because this tea was delicious!

I didn’t bring the water to a full boil, but probably about 205°. And I steeped it for around 3 minutes. Then I added a little bit of sweetener and let it cool before taking a sip. It really does taste like a glazed lemon pound cake. I’m addicted! What makes it even more appealing is that it’s caffeine free, so this is a great way to have a warm, sweet treat that won’t keep me up just before bedtime.

Flavors: Cake, Icing, Lemon, Vanilla

Preparation
175 °F / 79 °C 3 min, 0 sec 2 tsp 10 OZ / 295 ML
ashmanra

I love green rooibos, and I am trying to make friends with red but it is not going well.

Debbie

I’m with ya. On the plus side, having such a pleasant experience with the green rooibos it’s encouraging me to try other blends with that as the base. I’m keeping my fingers crossed that it’s a positive exploration.

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82
drank Glazed Lemon Loaf by Tazo
42 tasting notes

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30

It seems my love of gourmand perfumes is not replicated in a great many dessert teas. This is no exception. Kind of “funky” or off, it’s drinkable and “ok” but I will not repurchase. Something about the strong black tea with the sweetness gives a “stale” vibe. I tried it black and with cream/sweet, but either way a “meh” experience.

Flavors: Dust, Sweet, Tea

Preparation
Boiling 5 min, 30 sec 3 tsp 11 OZ / 325 ML

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70

Really great, bright flavor. Blended well. Even brighter with the addition of some sweetener. Joyful, bright color. Tried at a friend’s house, then had to go get some for myself. Would probably be enjoyed by kids as well as adults.

Flavors: Hibiscus, Prickly Pear

Preparation
Boiling 8 min or more 3 tsp 11 OZ / 325 ML

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25

Missed the mark. I love gin, but didn’t get much juniper flavor from this. It’s not undrinkable, but something about it was just off. Not much flavor, what flavor there is was “clashy.” Somewhat synthetic feel.
Oddly, I liked throwing a few bags in the bathtub for aroma more than drinking this tea.

Preparation
Boiling 5 min, 0 sec 3 tsp 11 OZ / 325 ML

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72
drank Glazed Lemon Loaf by Tazo
3986 tasting notes

Sipdown! (22 | 425)

Another gifted sample, two teabags of this tisane from Instagram friend Tiana. I actually have a box of this one in my cupboard, but each “package” (in this case, not an actual package, but in general) of tea gets its own entry in my cupboard spreadsheet, and therefore counts as a separate sipdown. And there’s nothing you can do about it, nyah! XD

This is a nice tisane, especially for a grocery store teabag. But it doesn’t quite live up to the hype for me. It has a good candylike, desserty lemon flavor to it, and there’s a butteriness, but instead of reminding me of cake, it reminds me a bit of artificial butter-flavored popcorn. With some kind of lemon glaze on top, ha ha. Honestly, that sounds delicious…

It’s a tasty blend, but it won’t be a reorder for me. If I want something lemony in the evening, I’d rather just have lemongrass.

Flavors: Artificial, Butter, Candy, Herbaceous, Icing, Lemon, Popcorn, Sweet

Preparation
200 °F / 93 °C 5 min, 0 sec 16 OZ / 473 ML

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85
drank Glazed Lemon Loaf by Tazo
1146 tasting notes

I just went to an in-person conference for the first time since the pandemic hit, which was more than a little stressful. (I had to staff a one-day conference for work a few months ago, but I didn’t have to leave town for it and I was not even there for the whole day. This was a full-on, multi-day, out-of-town affair.) Thankfully they had this tea. Since Kelmishka had included this in my Steepster homemade advent calendar, I already knew that it is absolutely delicious. Plus they had almond milk out a couple of times, which gave it added creaminess and strengthened the vanilla flavor. I even cold brewed a bag in a water bottle, and honestly it turned out better than I expected. I was concerned that the soft, cozy vibe of this blend wouldn’t translate as a cold brew. But the core flavor notes – vanilla, lemon, and glaze – actually translated really well into something still soft but maybe more spring-like than cozy. Basically I was downing variations of this every time I was alone or outside. I may have also liberated a couple of bags to take home.

AJRimmer

Whenever I’m at a work event that has tea, I always take a couple for the road…or sometimes even every bag of chamomile…

gmathis

There’s a Good Earth Sweet and Spicy that’s also extremely conference and hotel friendly—the cinnamon is good for covering up unfamiliar water and Styrofoam.

beerandbeancurd

LOL @ “unfamiliar”… what a nice way to put it.

Kaylee

Loving both the pro tips and that I’m in good company!

gmathis

I guess I coulda said “chlorine pre-infused” hotel water…

Michelle

Most minty teas are hard to screw up, even low quality mint leaves will cover up mineral tasting water. I tend to travel with a few tea bags just I case the tea I come across isn’t up to my tea snobbery standards. Pukka makes an elderberry and berry flavored bag that is good for all occasions and is strong enough for a few infusions.

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85
drank Glazed Lemon Loaf by Tazo
1146 tasting notes

Day 25 of my advent calendar from Kelmishka! After 26 hours of intense family holiday drama, I am so happy to be curled up on the couch with this sweet, cozy cuppa. It’s like a glazed lemon cookie. The sweetness is very particular, not just sweet or sugary but specifically the kind of sugary that a basic glaze is. There’s no tartness or edge to the lemon at all. I think there might be a bit of vanilla at the tail end of the sip. Sometimes I taste apple in here, which doesn’t make it taste worse but does break the illusion when it comes through. Erring on the shorter side with steeping time would probably correct for that.

Michelle

I like the brew this one for 10 minutes at least, and that seems to bring out the sweet lemon to me. Glad you had a respite from the drama.

Dustin

Family is part of why I hate the holidays! LOL! Always someone not happy with someone else.

Kelmishka

Oof! Holiday drama is the worst.

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64
drank Juniper Mint Honey by Tazo
1233 tasting notes

If it wasn’t for the TTB I probably would never have tried this. The aroma is bright and refreshing with berry notes and juniper in the background. The delicate taste of juniper mixes well with the soothingness of the honey and the mint comes in last but is almost tasteless unless the after taste. I’m surprised at how tame the mint is in this considering how it usually likes to hustle its way into your mouth in everything else it’s in.

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44
drank Vanilla Bean Macaron by Tazo
1233 tasting notes

I love macaron’s but the almonds in them do not like me. At some point, I want to find someone who makes them without almonds. Anyway, I can see why they name this after a vanilla bean macaron. The flavor intertwines like a mad toddler while playing with the other flavors. But mostly what I taste is chickory root. The vanilla bean flavor is not nearly as strong as I was expecting. It’s decent when there is nothing else available but not one I would willingly choose if something else was available.

Cameron B.

I would think you could make them with other nut flours?

Skysamurai

Yeah. I would imagine someone has done it at this point. Or at least I ho0e so. Maybe I need to experiment

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80
drank Refresh Mint by Tazo
1146 tasting notes

Day 13 of my Steepster homemade advent calendar from Kelmishka! There’s tarragon in here, which is intriguing. Or it would be, if I could make it out. But even without that, it’s a nice solid mint blend that I’d happily have again.

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44

Just not my cup of…well, you know! I like juniper and woodsy flavours in general, but this one is kind of flimsy. The other flavors don’t balance it out properly, and the lingering note is more like like sawdust than the majestic juniper advertised.

Flavors: Sawdust

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76
drank Vanilla Caramel Chai by Tazo
40 tasting notes

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Flavors: Caramel, Cinnamon, Vanilla

Preparation
Boiling 5 min, 0 sec 1 tsp 8 OZ / 236 ML

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100
drank Vanilla Bean Macaron by Tazo
40 tasting notes

One of my top ten teas

Flavors: Cake, Cookie, Cream, Creamy, Frosting, Pastries, Vanilla

Preparation
Boiling 5 min, 0 sec 1 tsp 8 OZ / 236 ML

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77

If you are looking for a sweet, dessert-like vanilla tea, this probably won’t be for you. Tazo does have it within their Dessert line, but I think that’s actually a disservice to this tea. The licorice root provides a nice balance and keeps the tea from being overly sweet. Lovely if you’re wanting something a little less “in your face” vanilla, but probably not what most purchasers are after.

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35
drank Prickly Pear Cactus by Tazo
3986 tasting notes

Random Target purchase, because I rarely go so I had to check out their tea selection! I’ve enjoyed prickly pear teas in the past, and other prickly pear-flavored things so I figured I would give this one a try.

I actually really hate it, lol. I don’t know what this flavoring is, but it doesn’t taste like any other prickly pear-flavored thing I’ve ever had. It tastes floral, but in a super artificial and perfumey way. It’s very soapy. There’s a bit of fruitiness, but it’s a very artificial cheap Japanese gummy sort of fruit, and I can’t really place what it reminds me of. Pear maybe? Then there’s a touch of hibiscus tartness, which is honestly the most pleasant part of the blend.

So obviously, this is going into the rehoming box. I don’t see how anyone could like this, but the other notes written for it are actually fairly positive, so I guess it’s just me and my tastebuds not meshing well with this tisane!

Flavors: Artificial, Candy, Chemical, Floral, Fruity, Hibiscus, Pear, Perfume, Soap, Tart

Preparation
200 °F / 93 °C 4 min, 0 sec 8 OZ / 236 ML
thereadersteacup

So sad, I wanted to grab this one because I love the prickly pear iced tea juice drink at Panera. It’s my guilty pleasure when studying with friends.

Cameron B.

I’ll send you a few to try, maybe you’ll like it better than I do! :P

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77
drank Prickly Pear Cactus by Tazo
1146 tasting notes

Sipdown! I actually thought I had already reviewed this one because I grabbed a couple of bags out of the TTB a few months back, but apparently not! I like it. Not sure I’m really getting cactus, though I’ve only had that a few times. Mostly I taste sweet pear and a touch of hibiscus. It’s a nice dessert tea but not overly sweet. Not sure I’d go out of my way to buy it but definitely wouldn’t turn down having it again.

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78

This is one of my go-to teas when I’m not sure what I want. I like gin too, so this tea is right up my alley. A solid staple tea in my house

Preparation
205 °F / 96 °C 5 min, 0 sec 16 OZ / 473 ML

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64
drank Butterscotch Blondie by Tazo
231 tasting notes

Grabbed a mug of this while I research appliances. I had picked this up a few months ago when Target had a sale. I love the Lemon Loaf and had high expectation for this. The aroma while steeping was full of butterscotch and caramel and I still smell it while sipping. I definitely get hints of baked goods and vanilla. But I really wanted it have a stronger butterscotch taste. I would say it’s not as good as Lemon Loaf but not as bad as the Vanilla Macaron.

Flavors: Butterscotch, Vanilla

Preparation
Boiling 4 min, 0 sec
gmathis

I have a few bags of this taking up real estate in my teabag chest…need to give it another go!

Michelle

I thought this one smelled a lot better than it tasted. I think I ended up trying just 6oz of water to coax the taste out and it wasn’t bad. Not one for repurchase though.

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31
drank Vanilla Bean Macaron by Tazo
231 tasting notes

I’ve liked most of the others in Tazo’s dessert delights line but this one is not a fav. Really it’s not even a like. There’s definitely vanilla but then all I get is mud.

Flavors: Mud, Vanilla

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82
drank Tazo Chai by Tazo
4 tasting notes

It’s good in a pinch, but it is a mild chai.

Preparation
190 °F / 87 °C 5 min, 15 sec 1 tsp 12 OZ / 354 ML

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