2705 Tasting Notes

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drank Cranberry & Raspberry by Twinings
2705 tasting notes

This was too sour and generic. It was okay cold with sweetener, but not something I’d ever want again. It’s definitely what you’d expect from a standard bagged fruity tea.

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83
drank Lychee with Rose by BOH
2705 tasting notes

Single teabag from a random TTB. The lychee flavor is quite clear, as is the rose flavor. The gentle black base complements the whole. I’m drinking this sweetened cold, and it’s really quite nice.

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80

The ginger flavor is pretty good! The black base is a nice background. The ginger tastes like the powdered ground ginger in a spice cabinet. I’m drinking this at room temperature with milk and sweetener, and it’s quite pleasant!

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64

This is trying to do a lot of different things, and it’s not necessarily succeeding in any of them. I taste a bit of bergamot and a bit of a middle sort of flavor that could be from the almond. There’s certainly no doughnut. I prefer a brighter/stronger bergamot flavor, and I love a twist on EG, but this needed to be developed a little more.

Skysamurai

This needs to be an actual donut.

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74
drank Salome Kick by MDTea
2705 tasting notes

I taste some pepperiness from the base. On top of that, I taste a hint of spice from the anise. It’s a pleasant combination, though not super special.

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69

This sometimes ends up a little thin. I overleafed it the most recent time, and then it was quite tart and slightly funky. It’s just not for me. It’s best cold with a lot of sweetener. Then it tastes decent, but I’d rather drink a different fruity tea.

TeaEarleGreyHot

Any notes of cough syrup when sweetened?

AJRimmer

It tastes like juice!

TeaEarleGreyHot

Well cherry juice / cider sounds wonderful to me! Not sure about the vinegar or willow bark, but it’s still tempting me… Thanks for the comments!

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83
drank Decaf Masala Chai by Lemon Lily
2705 tasting notes

My cats broke a mug I’ve had for 23 years, making an ocean out of this tea and a second one that was nearby. Oh well. I made a new cup of this, and I think it’s quite hearty and nice. The spices are strong and well balanced. The resteep was almost the same. Certainly one of the better decaf chais I’ve had recently.

Michelle

Sorry about your mug. I hope the kitties got a stern talking to

TeaEarleGreyHot

Imagine the weeks those cats spent painstakingly plotting their revenge, and hatching scheme after scheme to maintain their dominance in the household, ensuring you continue to serve them and their ever-shifting whims!

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Warm with milk, this was a little bitter and not right. My cold brewed resteep was pretty fruity and nice! The next time, I cold brewed my first steep, and it ended up sour/bitter, which was unfortunate. This one just isn’t working for me for some reason!

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72

This gets great reviews, but it’s really not a favorite so far as EGs go. The black base is decent, but the flavoring reminds me a little of celery. I don’t really taste the flavors I expect in an EG. Not bad cold with milk and sugar, but not one I would need again.

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70

I taste a combo of light chai spices and genmaicha, so it definitely tastes how it promises (minus the marshmallow). Unfortunately, I never really think green tea is a good base for chai. I feel like the spices need a base that provides more oomph. There’s a little bit of toastiness from the toasted rice, but this whole thing is just too mild for me, and sometimes there’s a hint of bitterness despite proper steeping. I wouldn’t mind a black based chai with toasted rice though!

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I’m an event planner who always has multiple mugs of tea beside me. Hobbies other than tea include board games, video games, cooking international dishes, science fiction, hiking, jigsaw puzzles, tap dancing, reading, listening to podcasts, and playing with my troublesome kitties.

Favorite flavors: dessert flavors, nutty, melon, mint, strawberry, anything rooibos-related.

Don’t prefer: Smoky, rosemary, savory flavors, floral (other than lavender), plain tea.

I always drink flavored tea, and preferably caffeine-free or black. I’ll try just about anything though! Let me know if you’re interested in a swap!

My ratings are kind of meaningless, but basically
90-100 pretty perfect
80-89 really good
70-79 good, but not the best
60-69 okay, but probably not for me
1-59 varying degrees of dislike

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