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Roswell Strange drank Lychee & Rose Instant Tea by Whittard of Chelsea

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I really, really wish that Whittard had offered their instant teas in some kind of sample pack (maybe in stick pack format) because they all sounded really good and I would have really liked to have taste them all. As it is, they were only sold individually in these large tubes that were pretty heavy. So, we just picked one flavour to bring back with us…

I thought this was interesting because it was sort of exactly what I expected but also so different!? Obviously it’s sweet. I knew to expect that after sampling some of the other flavours in store. However, compared to the in store samples it was much less intense than I’d expected. As a powder you can obviously easily control the intensity by using more or less powder/water, but following tin instructions I’d just expected a more sugary cup than I actually got.

I knew the rose would be milder than the lychee because rose is just so much more of a polarizing flavour, and that was true. I’d call this a juicy, fresh and lychee forward drink. However, the rose wasn’t actually as muted as I’d expected and it was a VERY lush, fresh, and natural tasting rose than leaned in so perfectly with the supple notes of the lychee too. Really balanced, but distinctly floral in a way I think would appeal to even people who typically don’t tend to like rosy flavours. It was just very refreshing and accessible feeling!

…and bonus points for whisking up a sort of dusty rose/blush pink kind of colour.

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Daylon R Thomas
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I got some of that one and the Ice Wine mix. I was addicted to that stuff while in the UK.

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Daylon R Thomas
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I got some of that one and the Ice Wine mix. I was addicted to that stuff while in the UK.

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Hello! My name is Kelly, though many people in the tea community call me Ros or Roswell.

I am a mid-twenties tea addict, blogger, and all around nerd. I grew up in the Prairies, but a few years ago I relocated to Quebec to pursue a career with DAVIDsTEA in the tea industry! I’m still working on getting my French language skills down…

My first introduction to tea, in any form outside of instant and bottled iced tea, was about seven years ago when I happened to stumble upon DAVIDsTEA while looking for a birthday present for a friend! I tried their Birthday Cake rooibos blend, and I’ve been hooked on tea ever since! In those seven years; I was introduced to the online tea community, expanded my interest in flavoured teas to include a deep love and appreciation for straight teas and traditional brewing methods, got a tea themed tattoo, started reviewing teas, amassed a sizable tea and teaware collection, became a TAC certified Tea Sommelier, & even came full circle by beginning a career in the tea industry with DAVIDsTEA!

I consider myself a Jack of all Teas, and strive to have a knowledge and appreciation of all tea types, formats, and styles of drinking. I don’t like to feel boxed in to just being a “flavoured tea” or “straight tea” drinker – my expectations may vary depending on the type of tea or how it’s been processed/prepared but if it’s good tea, it’s good tea no matter how it’s been made!

You name it, I probably drink it- and I’ll absolutely try anything at least once.

My default method of preparation is hot, Western style, and straight – but I’m not opposed to additions if I’m in the right mood. If I ever add something to a tea or use a different method of preparation I will ALWAYS call it out in the tasting note though.

I like to listen to music when drinking tea, especially when I’m brewing a large pot at a time or steeping Gongfu. Often I curate very intentional tea and music pairings, and sometimes I share them here in my tasting reviews. Music is something that I find can deeply affect the experience of having tea.

I’m also one half of the “tea and fandom” podcast GeekSteep where, weekly, we discuss newly explored fandoms over tea as well as try to figure out the perfect tea to pair with each fandom. You can find us on Spotify and Apple & Google podcasts.

Favourite flavour notes/ingredients: Pear, lychee, cranberry, cream, melon, pineapple, malt, roasty, petrichor, sweet potato, heady florals like rose, hazelnut or walnut, sesame, honey (in moderation), and very woody shou.

Least favourite flavour notes/ingredients:
Lemongrass, ginger, strongly spiced profiles (and most Chai in general), mushrooms, seaweed, chamomile, stevia, saltiness or anything that reminds me too much of meat that isn’t supposed to taste like meat…

Currently exploring/obsessed with: Sheng from Yiwu, Yancha (Qilan in particular), anything with a strong sweet potato note. Also, I need to try ALL the root beer teas! Searching for a really good caramel flavoured blend, ideally with a black tea base.

Please contact me at the instagram account listed below if you would like me to review your teas.

Currently I’m employed in the tea department of the DAVIDsTEA head office. While I’m still sharing my own personal thoughts on new & existing DAVIDsTEA blends, I am no longer numerically rating them due to the obvious conflict of interest. Any comments expressed are a reflection of my own thoughts and opinions, and do not reflect the thoughts and opinions of the company. Any DAVIDsTEA blends you currently see with a numeric score were reviewed prior to my being hired there and have not been adjusted since becoming a DAVIDsTEA employee.

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