1440 Tasting Notes
There are a lot of flavours that others have tasted in this tea!
This is another I always keep in my cupboard and re-order once I’m out and have for years. I’m nearly out of this again, so I may replace it soon (I’ve been waffling on what else to put in the cart — just enough to hit the shipping threshold — suggestion are welcome!).
This one is a great straight black tea. It’s a little malty and a little bready or grainy and a lot of goodness. I prefer this one fairly hot. Depending on the day, as it cools, I either like it more or don’t like it at all haha.
Also, I made vanilla cupcakes with lemon icing last night (vegan) and that’s what’s accompanying this tea for breakfast!
Preparation
Another great sample from VariaTEA!
I am really enjoying this one! It’s a simple, straight black tea.
Every time I open a new black tea I fear ‘the smoke’. I taste smokiness where others don’t ever seem to (Laoshan Black has been forever ruined because of this). Many Teavivre teas I’ve ordered have no mention of smoke, but then there it is for me. And I can’t handle even the subtlest hint of smoke. All of this to say, when I have an opportunity to try a new black tea and it’s smoke-free, I am so happy!
This one does remind me of something I can’t quite put my finger on, but I’m really enjoying it as my evening tea. It’s a bit malty and I’m here for it!
Edit: I did a second steep of this for 30 seconds longer and it was just as delicious the second time around.
Preparation
I just skimmed the reviews of this one and was surprised to see they’re fairly mediocre. This is one I really enjoy from DF.
I find the scent translates to the flavour nicely and I enjoy their subtle flavours so much. Even Lex leaned over to smell my cup and asked for a sip haha! There’s a smooth vanilla flavour with a hint of orange in the background. This is a lovely tea to finish off my studying for the evening.
Lex had back to back Zoom calls all afternoon, so I made this one up just before they all started to attempt to not have the kettle going quite as much.
This one is always super tasty. I forgot about it about halfway through and had the last half quite cold, but nonetheless it was great! The sweetness comes out even more once it cools.
Yay! I hope you like it! It’s one I order annually (the largest size) and have for the last few years.
I have been drinking this tea for years (since October 2017) and had no idea I didn’t add it to the database!
I discovered this years ago from an Etsy shop that I’ve continued ordering from ever since then. It’s even one of the few I keep at work (well, kept, when we went into the office, pre-COVID). This one is a seasonal blend of theirs, and I make sure to order a ridiculous amount every holiday season to last me through the year.
I steeped this to boost my motivation for the afternoon after not sleeping all that well last night. My energy started to wane around noon, so this tea was a great pick-me-up — black tea with cacao nibs and peppermint. Fresh and delicious!
I’ll have to try it – I have their Apple Cinnamon (chamomile) and Honeybush Cider and enjoy both them.
So excited to hear someone else knows about them! I also live for their Relax & Renew. I still have a couple unopened bags of this one from last year, so I’ll stock up again, but not quite as much this year. :)
I think they’re the only Etsy tea seller I’ve been happy with. Definitely remind me when you see this tea available so I don’t forget! XD
It looks like they have a website with more teas than the Etsy shop, too:
https://newmoonteaco.ca/
Yes! I actually ordered off their website the last time I ordered from them (just as we went off work from COVID). The same great service as Etsy and I think cheaper shipping (or perhaps free shipping over a certain amount).
I’ll let you know! I feel like they usually come up pretty soon for the holidays. :)
I just checked on a whim and the winter seasonal teas are on the website now! https://newmoonteaco.ca/collections/seasonal
I would ask if there’s anything you want to split, but I guess since we’re in different countries that wouldn’t be cost-effective anyway. :P
Enjoying this one this morning – thank you to VariaTEA :)
This one is perfect for a chilly morning. I steeped this one then ran outside to shovel the front walk and sidewalk, and this was the perfect temperature when I got back in.
This one seems to be a perfect breakfast tea, minus any astringency. Just a deep morning flavour that goes down smooth.
Another tea company I may have to check out! I almost forgot how much fun swaps can be haha.
This is another awesome sample sent to me by VariaTEA :)
I’m slowly but surely catching up on all the things and this tea has really helped boost my motivation after hours of listening to lectures on environmental assessment.
This tea has a perfect subtle black tea flavour for me today. Absolutely no astringency (yay) and smooth. It’s not too intense in flavour, just light and smooth – perfect for any time of day.
I actually think I’ll have to check out this tea company – I’ve never ordered from them before, but this tea has inspired me to at least look over their website!
Thanks VariaTEA!
I really need to eventually order from Camellia Sinensis, I’ve been interested in their flavored teas for years but never ordered for some reason…
I also like Camellia Sinensis and have ordered a lot of tea from them over the years. Their Shan Lin Xi, Mi Xiang Hong Cha, Feng Huang Hong Cha, and most of their Darjeelings are good.
I have so much catching up to do and decided to wade through some of it tonight with this tea!
This one is really tasty — very smooth with the slightest hint of mineral, but with a subtle background sweetness as well. I wish I had ordered more!
Another great sample from VariaTEA!
I steeped this one at just under boiling (very scientific, left the kettle open for a few seconds after it came to the boil) for 4 minutes.
This one smelled fairly sweet, but I felt adventurous today. The flavour is actually great! I can’t believe I’m enjoying this as much as I am because I usually don’t care for ‘overly’ flavoured teas, but this one is well done.
This has a very smooth feel with a healthy dose of vanilla and coconut. The base is not astringent at all, which I love. Overall a really smooth and lovely cuppa this afternoon.
Thanks VariaTEA!
I love their Fengqing Dragon Pearl black tea. Every time I order from Teavivre, I end up with piles of samples! :P
I like their Yung Nan Dian Hong Golden Tip. It’s somewhat expensive, but excellent. Also, those vanilla lemon cupcakes sound good!
Thanks for the suggestions! I’ll check those both out. :)
I have ine teaspoon left and need to reorder because it is a breakfast favorite for my husband,
I think I’ll look at a cart tomorrow because I’m down to maybe five cups worth left! It’s a great one for breakfast.