1789 Tasting Notes
New tea! A can’t resist a flavored hojicha, especially not a seasonal one. This does not disappoint. The hojicha is rich and caramelly, and the cloves/cinnamon/cardamom are present but not overwhelming. There’s perhaps a bit of a chocolatey note, but nothing distracting or artificial tasting. So cozy!
Plum Deluxe Advent Day 4
Ended up drinking this late last night, to get me through the last bit of a later shift. It’s exactly what it says it is- black tea with a hint of lemon. Definitely not something that I would purchase, but a pleasant cup nonetheless. The black tea is smooth and lacks any bitterness. While the lemon is mild, it tastes authentic and not like a lemon candy, which I appreciate.
Advent from Dustin Day 3
(backlog from yesterday)
I absolutely love aged white teas, so I was absolutely thrilled to see this! Had a bit of extra time this morning, so had a gongfu session with it. So easy to drink. Rich honey notes, and beautifully floral. A super solid aged white tea that I would drink daily.
Flavors: Floral, Hay, Honey, Honeysuckle
Enjoying this before bed, and it sure did come out deliciously. I’m getting a bit more of a candied pineapple flavor than I did in previous cups. The caramel is so buttery and creamy. Not getting much salt.
Plum Deluxe Advent Day 3
I’ve never been interested in a decaffeinated black tea, so this is definitely never something I would have tried on my own.
I love vanilla black teas, especially when they’re executed well. This one is! The vanilla is leaning towards vanilla extract, and is not artificial or cloying. The black base is a bit brisk, but not bitter or astringent. Would be lovely with some milk or cream.
Kusmi Advent Day 3
The rose and raspberry are very well balanced, with the raspberry being slightly in the forefront. The rose flavoring is like eating a fresh rose petal, and does not come off as perfumey. The floral aspects of the white tea also work really well here. Overall, really enjoy this cup. There is a bit of bitterness in the aftertaste, so I’d probably reduce steep time to 2min45sec or so next time.
Preparation
Plum Deluxe Advent Day 2
This smells like pure butterscotch. I didn’t add any sweetener, and I feel like it needed just a bit too bring out the flavors. It tastes a bit like butterscotch and caramel, but neither are quite strong enough for me. The rooibos is mildly apparent, and I would’ve preferred a straight black tea.
Kusmi Advent Day 2
This smells so insanely good. Like a cinnamon pear tart. Not getting much of a rooibos flavor. Tastes like raw cinnamon roll dough covered in walnuts. Getting a cooling sensation in my throat after each sip. The licorice is also very apparent in the aftertaste. Not loving this one as much as I thought I would based on the smell.
Yay, I have this on the way too! :)
That sounds wonderful!
Ooo, I love Steven Smith Teamaker and didn’t know they had a seasonal hojicha blend! Thanks!