343 Tasting Notes
Caffeine-Free/Decaf Traveling Tea Box
I had this yesterday and I remember it tasting like hazelnut, which is weird, since there’s no hazelnut to speak of in the blend, but I quite enjoyed it. It was a bit figgy and nutty and pretty tasty with the additional of some sweetener. Think I might keep this one.
Preparation
Caffeine-Free/Decaf Traveling Tea Box
1 bag + 8oz of water brewed regularly and then placed in the frig to cool
Even though this has licorice in the ingredients list, this isn’t bad! It’s not nearly as good as Davidstea Pink Passionfruit but it was drinkable without adding sweetener. Not something I’d probably buy though.
Caffeine-Free/Decaf Traveling Tea Box
I brewed 8oz of this with 1 bag and then put it in the fridge to cool. My first thought was, why did they take something that smelled absolutely delightful in the bag and make it into something so gross?! Maybe if you like licorice you’ll enjoy this, but cold it tastes like orange and licorice which is not a great combination. Plus, who decided to put spearmint in it? Because everyone loves the toothpaste + orange juice taste. No, just no.
The only way this was palatable was adding a boatload of sweetener. These bags will be heading on their way!
Caffeine-Free/Decaf Traveling Tea Box
Um, why have I not heard about this tea?! It’s pretty comparable in my mind to Della Terra’s Lemon Chiffon; though maybe, possibly with slightly more rooibos taste. But again, for those of us that don’t mind the taste of rooibos, this lemon/vanilla blend is quite lovely and I would certainly put it in my basket when making an Adagio order.
2 tsp + sweetener
Preparation
Caffeine-Free/Decaf Traveling Tea Box
Urm, this doesn’t taste like a chocolate malt to me. It actually reminds me a bit of the taste of my cocoa nibs, which I could likely mix with a little honeybush and get a very similar taste/product. Again, this is an older blend if I’m not mistaken so maybe that has something to do with my ho-hum thoughts about it. It’s not bad, by any means, but to me, it’s just chocolate honeybush which isn’t exactly exciting.
I added a bit of sweetener to it too, for the record.
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Caffeine-Free/Decaf Traveling Tea Box
So I’m definitely getting coconut from this, but I’m not so sure about the cheesecake part. It’s tasty, but I think it’s the original blend so that might be impacting the ingredients a little. Think I’ll pass this one on.
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Caffeine-Free/Decaf Traveling Tea Box
Now this is more like it! It’s no surprise that I like cinnamon teas and while this one isn’t just cinnamon, it certainly delivers. Also, it may be my mind playing tricks on me, but I am getting pumpkin and all those warm cozy scents associated with pumpkin pie. Yum.
1 sachet + 12oz mug plus sweetener
I think I may retain the rest of these.
Preparation
Caffeine-Free/Decaf Traveling Tea Box
This isn’t bad per say, but it reminds me of what my mom used to give me when I was sick growing up, with a generous portion of honey, so I’m not sure it’s something I’d necessary drink for pleasure. I think as far as lemon flavors are concerned, I prefer lemongrass and generally use that for cold-brew/lemonade-esque drinks. I used 1 sachet in my 12oz mug and added sweetener, because otherwise, to me, it tastes like medicine. Actually, it kind of tastes medicinal with sweetener added (funny since I love rooibos which people tend to associate with that word more than this plant), but nonetheless, the rest of the sachets will be continuing on in the box!
Preparation
Caffeine-Free/Decaf Traveling Tea Box
This is my first time trying a Mariage Freres tea though I think I have a few samples that I’ve received in swaps. This has a nice strawberry flavor but I wouldn’t consider it anything special. I added sweetener. Will be letting this tea go on its journey.