1789 Tasting Notes
I love melon flavored teas, so had to add this to my Stash order. Lupicia’s melon flavor is the ultimate for me, so I find myself comparing all others to it. This doesn’t quite measure up. It lacks the juiciness that I find so pleasant in Lupicia’s, and errs more on the cucumber side of the spectrum.
Flavors: Cucumber
I was happy to see DavidsTea release another juniper forward tea. I love the flavor of juniper, and find it unfortunately underutilized. I actually didn’t realize this was a black tea, and let it to steep for about 10 minutes. The flavor wasn’t impacted (I actually can’t see any tea leaves in the dry mix, or taste the base at all). I find that the cream flavoring is really heavy, and in conjunction with the hibiscus, I just can’t really taste the juniper at all. I prefer Wintergreen Wonderland over this.
12 days of tea day 5! I think it’s day 5. Anyway, I don’t normally care for blueberry teas. But, I was absolutely taken aback once I opened the pouch. It’s bursting with a wonderful blueberry pastry aroma. It’s incredibly strong, and I was so excited to brew this up. I added a bit of rock sugar and some oat milk, and sipped it with my morning stollen. Wow. Decadent and wonderful. It’s bursting with a very jam-like blueberry flavor. The pastry note is more subdued flavor-wise. But, it’s so yummy.
Flavors: Blueberry, Cream, Pastries
Advent from Inkling, day 18! Wow, this is one of the best white teas I’ve ever had. The black curates are distinct without being acerbic. Smells like honeyed fruits. The flavor is also surprisingly bold for a white tea.