2519 Tasting Notes
S&V Advent Day 17! This tea is a bit smoky, and it steeped up pink from some fruit that’s in the mix, but I don’t taste too much of that. I’m drinking this at room temperature with milk and sugar, and it’s a bit different, but not something I’d seek out. At the very end of the sip, I might catch a hint of fruit.
Kelmishka Homemade Advent Day 16! I’ve received this tea in the subscription box several times throughout the years, and I’m always happy to see it. It’s so smooth, creamy, and minty, but well-balanced. It’s perfect cold with just a little sugar. It’s definitely my favorite minty tea!
S&V Advent Day 16! I quite enjoyed this! The floral flavors go super well with the smooth black base, and the mint is an interesting addition. I’m having it room temperature with sugar and milk, and it’s one I wouldn’t mind having again! That bright hit of mint makes this one stand out to me, and of course I’m a big Jane Austen fan, so I definitely came into this wanting to like it.
Kelmishka Homemade Advent Day 15! I love trying carrot cake teas! Most of the ones I’ve tried have been herbal, so it’s interesting to sample one with a black base. The spices are pretty accurate, and I even taste something that makes me think of cream cheese icing! I get subtle pastry/baked vibes, though I don’t notice the carrot specifically. I prefer other carrot cake teas, but this one does quite a nice job!
Kelmishka Homemade Advent Day 13! The strongest flavor here is the toasted rice, which is really warming and lovely. I also taste a bit of coconut that’s right on the edge. The base is a nice background, creating quite a well-rounded cup of tea. One of the better teas I’ve had from T2 for sure!
Kelmishka Homemade Advent Day 12! The company doesn’t have this tea listed on their website, so I’m not sure what flavor it’s supposed to be. I just taste plain chamomile, so I added milk and some flavoring syrups, as I enjoy doing with chamomile. I did a cold resteep, which tastes quite gingery. I happened to make another chamomile today, and I’d say I don’t like this one as much as the other one. It’s pretty bland, though I enjoy it with the additions.
S&V Advent Day 12! I’ve had the last few days of teas before, so I skipped writing notes for those. This one is new! It tastes pretty straightforward. I taste a pleasant black tea plus a strong currant flavor. I don’t usually go for this sort of tea, but I think this one is done pretty well! I liked it cold the best, and I didn’t think it needed milk.
Kelmishka Homemade Advent Day 11! I’ve had this one a few times through the years, and it’s not one of my absolute S&V favorites, but it’s a nice dessert tea! I used to always drink it plain, but I tried this cup with oat milk, which definitely elevated it (and sugar of course, always sugar). It’s pleasantly nutty and mildly spiced so it really evokes some sort of baked good. The resteep is tasty too!
Kelmishka Homemade Advent Day 10! I’ve never liked the flavor of honey, so though I didn’t mind this one when I received it in my subscription, it was far from a favorite. I actually like it a lot more today! I don’t taste much honey – just a pleasant twang of orange on a high quality, almost chocolatey black base. It’s best cool with sugar and milk. This also begs the question – do 52teas blends only get better with age? This is the second time this has happened in this advent swap!
