2323 Tasting Notes
When I saw how red this was turning, I should have known to go for a shorter steep. Pina colada teas that are hibiscus based confuse me. It’s tart, but not in the same way as pineapple. The main flavor is that hibiscus sourness along with some coconut. At the bottom, where all my sugar had apparently settled, the combination of sweet and sour was actually quite pleasant with the coconut and fruitiness. The fruit was pretty fresh and clear – I ended up enjoying this one more than I anticipated!
Free sample from my holiday order. I think I steeped this a little too long since it turned out somewhat bitter. I taste a bit of almond, but it’s mostly slightly bitter black tea. It’s desserty, but I wouldn’t want it again, even brewed properly. I just wanted more from it.
Although this blend is packed with beautiful raspberry pieces, the toasted rice makes up most of the flavor. Plain, I couldn’t taste much berry at all. Once I added milk, I tasted more fruit flavor, though it was still mild. It also seemed like a bit of a strange/unnecessary combination. The second time I had this, I tried it sweetened and cold, and it was pretty evenly balanced between the berry and the toastiness. I still don’t really understand this combination though.
I usually drink my fruity black teas with milk, but I resisted that temptation so I could try this as intended. I drank it cold, and it was fruity, but not amazing. Maybe it seemed a little thin and metallic to me since I’m used to adding milk? I felt similarly about both servings I had of this.
Grabbed this teabag from a TTB over a year ago – I’m bad about neglecting my teabags! This is really a pretty decent EG. The black tea is hearty and the bergamot is quite strong, which I like. I wouldn’t go out of my way to buy this, but I certainly wouldn’t mind having more.
I’m also bad about neglecting teabags lol, I have to make an effort to focus on them or I completely forget about them. Oops? :P
The tartness that shows up in some sips here is a little startling. Other than that, it’s pleasantly spiced and nutty. It’s desserty and fun with sweetener and milk. The fruitiness just doesn’t fit with the rest of the flavor. I don’t think I’d buy this again over other similar blends. Some sips are just fruity in an unpleasant way when you’re here for nuts.
The name drew me in, so I put aside this sample from a TTB. I taste the berries and the oolong; it’s a pretty straightforward tea. Nothing more to it. The berry is a bit fake, and the oolong is a bit toasty. I’m not an oolong fan, so this isn’t the ideal tea for me.