I’m never sure when I should write tasting notes for the brand new teas that come out in the DT subscription box – I don’t want to write them too early because I don’t want to spoil things for people waiting, but I think I’ve seen enough people posting about this one on different platforms that I’m okay writing about it now…
This is a new tea that’s exclusive to the “David’s Picks” subscription. I’m not joking when I say that variations of this tea have been in development since before I started working at the head office – so, over three years now! It’s been a long time coming trying to find a good place for this blend to finally come out, and I’m happy that we finally got there because (at least to me) it’s a good banana tea!
I think the name we landed on is really fun and I’m proud to come up with it because it reminds me a lot of the old school DT names that I used to see when I first got into tea – like Pink Flamingo, Midsummer Night’s Dream or even Jumpy Monkey. It’s always nice when I can come up with a really fun one for new blends!
As for the taste of the tea I would say that this is sweet banana first and foremost. It reminds me of a couple different banana flavoured things included both Banana Cream Pie as well as Banana Pancakes. Definitely rich and decadent, and a little creamy as well. It was originally, way back when, inspired by Buckwheat Banana Nut Crepes which (while delicious) are maaayyyybbeee not the most relatable thing people have tried!? So I’m glad that’s not the name direction we landed on in the end. However, that original “banana nut” inspiration carried through and as a result there’s a milder sweet nutty almond flavour to compliment this fun and flavourful rich banana blend!
I am probably at least a little biased both in the normal bias I have just from working in R&D for DT but also because I love most banana teas in general, but I will say that I’ve drank A LOT of this tea over the last three years and it’s been a frustrating waiting game of seeing if and when it would get released so that I could talk about it! While I usually just steep it up hot and straight, I find it reaaalllyyy pleasant as a latte too! Both iced and hot. Definitely indulgent, but worth it.
Can’t wait to hear more reviews from people!
Friendly reminder that I do not numerically rate DAVIDsTEA blends as I’m currently employed there and it would be an obvious conflict of interest. Any blends you see with numerical ratings were rated prior to my employment there. These reviews are a reflection of my personal thoughts and feelings regarding the teas, and not the company’s.
