31 Tasting Notes
A warm cinnamony fruit punch that’s quite a joy to sip. The main three flavours (cinnamon, coconut, apple) blend in such a way that none overpower the other. I’ve found that rooibos teas have an extra smoothness or creaminess to them and that quality is very detectable here. Light, fruity, smooth and not too sweet, this is a definite rooibos favourite.
Part of the DAVIDsTEA permanent collection.
Flavors: Apple, Cinnamon, Coconut, Fruit Punch
Preparation
What a pleasant surprise! I have never been a fan of straight black tea but this has changed my mind. This does not have the heavy malt, astringent, bitter taste a lot of other black teas have. This one is mellow, gentle, and softly sweet. It is helped along considerably by a little added sweetener like agave, but only modestly. Some of the dry tea leaves have golden tips which makes it beautiful looking, too!
Part of the DAVIDsTEA permanent collection.
Flavors: Honey, Malt
Preparation
The master of subtle yet delicious black tea. Cloves and lemon peel are the main flavours, but remain subdued enough to let the black tea shine through. This manages to be somewhere between a straight tea and a decadent dessert tea, perfect for relaxation. The sparkly gold sprinkles are super cute and give the dry tea a fun look.
Part of the DAVIDsTEA permanent collection.
Flavors: Cloves, Cream, Lemon Zest
Preparation
A delicate white tea that tastes very similar to a tropical fruit punch. The flavours are all mellowed, of course, but all the main fruits are easily detectable. I wouldn’t say mango is the major player here; it equally shares the spotlight with pineapple and orange. Not too bold, not too sweet, it makes an enjoyably refreshing cup of fruit tea.
Part of the DAVIDsTEA permanent collection.
Flavors: Mango, Orange, Pineapple
Preparation
Wooo, ginger explosion! This tea has a strong ginger flavour that hits you both up front and as a dull burn aftertaste. In between are mellow notes of citrus to lighten the load. Adding any sort of sweetener made this spacey tea quite unpleasant and I would not recommend doing so. Overall a very zesty and invigorating selection for all those long tiring days.
Part of the DAVIDsTEA permanent collection.
Flavors: Citrus, Ginger
Preparation
This is as close to coffee as it gets, folks. I am not a coffee drinker so I was sceptical going into this, but the flavours work very successfully as a tea. A powerful coffee bean flavour dominates, helped along with more subtle notes of cinnamon. The flavour isn’t complex so much as bold. Quite delicious and rich, this would go well with many desserts.
Part of the DAVIDsTEA permanent collection.
Flavors: Cinnamon, Coffee
Preparation
The tartest tea I’ve tried, and yet a very fun, pleasant experience. The tartness becomes enjoyable if sweetened a bit, adding a strong kick to an otherwise mellow berry tea. Hibiscus takes the main stage, so a warning to anyone who dislikes hibiscus. This would be an excellent addition to a fruit punch or any other summery concoction. Bold and fun!
Part of the DAVIDsTEA permanent collection.
Flavors: Berries, Hibiscus, Tart
Preparation
A musky fruity blend with plenty of exotic notes. It tastes like many different gourds and jungle fruits got together in a rich concoction that goes down strong. This is not your typical light, zesty fruit tea. A bit too exotic for my taste, but not an unpleasant tea at all.
Part of the DAVIDsTEA permanent collection.
Flavors: Fruity, Molasses, Peach, Pineapple
Preparation
Very accurately named! This smells and tastes exactly as it claims. The cranberry and orange are made more dessertlike by the presence of rich cinnamon and other spices that mull down the tartness. The initial sip is fruity, with a decadent aftertaste of bakery goods. A perfect flavour for fall and arguably the best member of the fall collection, second perhaps to pumpkin chai.
Part of the DAVIDsTEA Fall 2015 collection.
Flavors: Cake, Cinnamon, Cranberry, Orange
Preparation
A deliciously soft apple tea. I’m used to apple being almost always paired with a heavy spice like cinnamon, so seeing it shine on its own is a real treat. It’s sweet apple goodness all the way through, just lightly sweet enough to give it a hint of candy tones. Gentle, subdued, fresh apple tea with no other flavours to compete with!
Part of the DAVIDsTEA 2015 Fall collection.
Flavors: Apple, Candy, Honey