658 Tasting Notes
This is interesting largely because it presents chamomile in a new way to me. I do get a lot of chamomile in this, and the floral is kind of distracting when I’m looking for a bakey creamy sort of flavour. It’s indeed creamy, and it’s sweet, but I’m not getting buttercream. And, disappointingly, it was kind of bland! What’s with that, fall collection? I’ve got to give this and Copabanana another try with hopefully more memorable results.
This wasn’t bad. Actually, it was pretty good but unremarkable. I gave it a good hearty steeping but it still came out kind of weak and non-descript. Definitely banana-heavy, sweet, and tropical-tasting. I’ll have to try it cold like DaisyChubb as that sounds good.
It might make a good Pina Colada. I am looking forward to trying this one.
It was pretty good with a splash of rum and a spoonful of coconut cream!
It is pretty light on the taste though, bef def try it cold if you get the chance! I left the bag in overnight, that seemed to amplify the banana flavour a bit
I had really high hopes for this one, after being dragged in by the mention of lilacs (my favourite flower). I enjoyed it but it fell short and I’m not going to rate it till I have another go at it, probably with longer steeping times. It was light and crisp and floral (though I got more lily or orchid or something than lilac) but for some reason I expected more. The tiny, tightly-rolled balls were a pleasure to watch, though. And it did hold up well to several infusions; it wasn’t very flavourful but the flavour was consistent.
Opening my recently-arrived pouch, this tea just screamed CHOCOLATE at me. Rather amazing! The chocolate is a lot less apparent in the liquor’s aroma, which smells more green, but does show up flavour-wise. It takes a back seat to the nutty sweetness, though. Smooth and medium-bodied and delicious!
I needed something comforting this morning after waking up with the news of Jack Layton’s death, and nice strong Assam with a hefty dose of cream was it. After watching some great but sad tributes to him, this and reading his last letter (http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/story/2011/08/22/pol-layton-last-letter.html) helped perk me up as much as possible. So very heartbreaking, though. It’s rare for there to be a political leader, especially a Canadian leader, that the people can so unanimously look up to. At least I think we can be confident that he’s left quite the legacy of hope and change.
I had that “need a comfort tea” moment too after I heard. I cried into my Nepal Black from DT while reading his letter. Such a huge loss.
Good thing we have our comfort blacks at times like this.
same here. except I had no time for tea! I did that when I got to work… but I still felt so very sad. Reading the paper this morning drove it home even further. RIP Jack
Wow, I’m really pleased with this and sad it stayed at the back of my cupboard for so long after I received it. I got six really solid infusions from it last night and it was only starting to go downhill. Lightly buttery, a bit darker-tasting than I expected but sweet and smooth.
This. This is the best tea I have ever tasted. It always takes me back to being fascinated that the leaves of a bush can do such wonderful and varied things to the tastebuds (this isn’t even scented!).
This is just divine and I would live off it if I could.
This sounds wonderful, but I checked their website and didn’t find any info on it. Do you know if they sell it online?
You can order online, but as you noticed the site doesn’t have her selection. I was there in the winter and it sounded like since she sources and blends her teas as she goes along things change often and the site isn’t really kept updated (but she had a huge selection!). You could e-mail Karen Hartwick (I know I found an email address once but can’t now; you could use http://stratfordtealeaves.com/contact.php or call 1-800-733-0376) and ask about ordering.
I’ll try that, thanks!
I didn’t much like this one either. Heavy on the flavour but still bland… and where is the white?? all I got was creaminess.
Yeah. I’ve gotten over ever tasting the tea in any of their white (and most of their green) blends. Except Strawberry White!
haha yes their strawberry white is what gives me hope that there might be another decent one from them yet!
I was dissapointed in this one also. It didn’t taste like buttercream icing like I thought it would. Maybe I will try it again tomorrow.