I wanted to like this tea a lot more than I had; however, I’m not a fan of the black tea base. Unfortunately, I’m very particular on my black tea because there are most that I do no like.
Now, I must say that the remaining flavors are satisfying. I like the first initial sweetness of the pineapple and the spiciness of the habanero on back of the throat, but I do not care for the base. I had to add a teaspoon of sugar for me to want to drink the rest, and the base is slightly covered up, while the mango/pineapple jump out a little more. I do like the flavors, but I’m not too crazy over the black tea.
Flavors: Malt, Mango, Pineapple, Spicy
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I’m the same way with my black tea base. I find it to be true with Adagio teas. I really want to support and like them because of the creativity that they allow their customers to engage in with creating their own tea but that black tea base… eh. Very astringent and quick to go bitter. Is that similar to what you are experiencing here?
That is exactly what I experience when drinking teas from Adagio, 52Teas (specifically this blend), Ohio Tea Co., and New Mexico Tea Co. I think their bases usually give their teas an astringent and bitter note, especially if the teas aren’t incredibly hot for long. I don’t usually chug a cup (if Western brewed like these) at once, since I’m prone to sip and enjoy the cup.
I have also tried many methods with brewing these teas, but the outcome is always the same: bitter and astringent; and then, I need to add sugar and/or cream to make it palatable; which I feel bad at doing. Although, every tea I drink isn’t going to be great or even good, but I still try the tea out anyway, because there is always hope that a tea could surprise me….
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I’m the same way with my black tea base. I find it to be true with Adagio teas. I really want to support and like them because of the creativity that they allow their customers to engage in with creating their own tea but that black tea base… eh. Very astringent and quick to go bitter. Is that similar to what you are experiencing here?
That is exactly what I experience when drinking teas from Adagio, 52Teas (specifically this blend), Ohio Tea Co., and New Mexico Tea Co. I think their bases usually give their teas an astringent and bitter note, especially if the teas aren’t incredibly hot for long. I don’t usually chug a cup (if Western brewed like these) at once, since I’m prone to sip and enjoy the cup.
I have also tried many methods with brewing these teas, but the outcome is always the same: bitter and astringent; and then, I need to add sugar and/or cream to make it palatable; which I feel bad at doing. Although, every tea I drink isn’t going to be great or even good, but I still try the tea out anyway, because there is always hope that a tea could surprise me….
did not see your reply until i deleted it. can you pm me somehow?