1759 Tasting Notes
I had a craving. This fit the bill!! Peachy goodness, no sugar required. Yum.
A more natural version of the Tim Horton’s peach drink (still has fake candy notes, I didn’t say entirely natural!)
Grabbed omw from work. Yay for free tea. I had a coupon.
Going on day 7 of work tomorrow, so it will be a coffee kinda day – with no time for making matcha. Sighs
I got a sample to take home. I think I need some more!! Grape is one of those flavours I don’t mind when strong. Actually, I quite enjoy it. Definitely a mood tea. Not for when I crave real green tea. Ha. I mean, some flavoured ones do have a tea note, but in this one I find it mostly overpowered.
Anyhow. Not sure if it has stevia or not, as the package makes no mention of it, but other reviews I see says it does. Also, the ingredients list here on Steepster mentions sugar. Hmmm.
Today was a bit odd though. The boyfriend was cooking up some ribs… and drinking this with the scent of super fragrant meat baking is just strange!
I’m confused. Did I buy a packet of sugar and cinnamon, or tea?
Honestly, this is a strong one, almost too strong. Wowsa.
I had to add milk just to tone things down. Sadly, the tea flavour was weak while the spices weren’t. Maybe I’ll grab an in store cuppa one day to see if that tastes any better.
I think it was just a bad cup. I’m hesitant to buy another sample…
This is what I’m wondering about too. I’m going to have to pick some up to see… well, taste… for myself.
@Evol I don’t think I tried it the first time around, besides the in store samples. Maybe? I’m sure Sil could tell us :P
No need after all, I tried it in store and it was MUCH better. Also asked the girl helping me and she said there really shouldn’t have been that much sugar in my sample; must have got a bad batch!
I love this one…the milk makes it more eggy like french toast. I usually get a lemon custard note as well. BUT, I have not bought any this season since i returned. I had planned on getting a small amount to try again. I did get a cup to go and it seemed ok, but I find that teas to go aren’t always good or prepared how I like them, even if it is one I like.
@Plunkybug, I think when I got my sample the tin was almost empty so got all the bits from the bottom. I might grab another sample, to try again… like yourself. I’ve noticed the same about in store vs homebrewed
Yeah, def give it another go. It was a go to for me last winter. But I have to have it with milk…same as 52teas french toast one. It makes it more eggy and custardy. It does have coconut sugar in it, but I add a little more still. But that is personal. And as I have been reducing sugar in tea, I may no longer need it. Also, try as a latte.
Got through a bunch of infusions yesterday. What a journey!
The first was lovely, all candied nut, but with a soft malty edge.
Second and third infusions were a bit meh. Malty… which was nice, but rather one dimensional. I noticed a super mild fruity aspect, hanging out in the background. Plum?
Fourth infusion was much better; milk chocolate with a hint of caramel. Maybe plum.
Fifth was more of the same with a heavy note of cotton and dry mouth.
Sixth and seventh were a blend of everything, nothing too noticeable, though it was super smooth! I wish I’d had time for more infusions.
Preparation
Yum. Glad I picked up a sample! I have way too many teas in my cupboard or else I’d definitely restock.
A traditional Chinese green tea. Mild, buttery, and sweet.
The moment where liquor first touches my lips reminds me of mountain spring water, full of minerals and freshness. An interesting contrast to the rest.
I kinda get where the plum reference comes from, but I would say the real plum notes come out in the aftertaste along with a honeysuckle sweetness. It also leaves my mouth super dry.