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Mmmmm. I was expecting the lemon (duh), but I was not expecting the meringue. The name is surprisingly accurate. Was a nice sweet tea, but every time I get a cup in-store they seem to brew it at the approximate temperature of the surface of the sun. I think I burnt my tastebuds. But what a way to go.

Had a sniff of this in-store today and couldn’t resist. My brother and his fiancee are visiting from the DAVID-Deprived States of America, so we took them on a whirlwind tour of the local tea shops, including two different DTs. While they shopped and luxuriated in tea, I tried this new rooibos. As always, I was hesitant on grounds of overwhelming natural sweetness, especially given that all the major ingredients are also naturally sweet, but I was pleasantly surprised at the subtle, mellow flavour. It’s a nice bright tea without being overbearing, I really enjoyed it. Reminded me of the cooler days of summer. Immediately picked up 50g (I actually asked for 30g, but I think she misheard me – oh well! I’ll drink it.)

My wife hasn’t been able to stop raving about this tea so I guess it’s about time I tried it. It was okay, but not really to my taste. Too sweet and too fruity, but that’s exactly what she likes. It’s a no from me, which just leaves more for her!

Can’t believe I hadn’t tried this one yet. It’s delicious! It tastes like my wife’s almond cookies (and that isn’t a euphemism for anything). I usually find rooibos too sweet for my taste, but this could be an exception. Can’t see it becoming a usual part of my rotation, but it’s definitely high on my list of occasional indulgences.

This one was oversteeped, which is a pity because it became the all-hibiscus review, and now the sickly-sweet taste is stuck in the back of my throat and I can barely remember the way the rest of it tasted. I’m going to give it a 50 for the moment, because I need to try it again, with a shorter steep time, before I pass judgment.

Tried some of this at the brother’s house, three infusions. A serviceable ti kuan yin, but it didn’t blow me away. Maybe next time drink it with something a little more classy than pizza.

Was wary of doing a black in my Giant Thermos O’ Work Tea, but this one worked out well. Not quite the enervating zing of some of my other choices, but was a calming mellow note through the whole day. I love this tea. Didn’t get bitter, the bergamot was never overwhelming, just an all-round pleasant tea, all eight hours of it.

Tea . . . not bad . . . zzzzzzzzzzzzzzz . . .

SPAAAAARKLE.

I love this tea so much. I made a huge Thermos of it and took it to work, and managed to sell a 50g bag of it to my coworker based on the smell alone. It was fantastic. Carried me through an achingly long shift. Ran out with three hours to go and totally crashed. Love love love.