I was really slogging my way through this sample. This tea is mostly boring until suddenly it tastes a bit like kelp. Is that vegetal? Sea vegetal?
I’ve tried it a few times now and it only gets worse. Musty and pickley and undelicious. I tossed out the rest so I wouldn’t do this to myself again.
If anyone can tell me what tea in this blend imparts the undercurrent of seaweed nastiness so I can avoid it in the future, I’d really appreciate it.
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Hmm, usually it’s Japanese greens that are seaweedy. I’ve never had a black with that kind of note!
Thank you. It is a mystery blend where they only list the country so I’m a bit baffled. I prefer my seaweed in miso soup!
Aaaaah tea twin validation! I just tried this for the first time and it was horrible. It’s the first thing I’ve had from Upton where yeah, I struggled to finish the first cup. I don’t know why it brings me such joy to know I’m not alone and some weirdo, ha.
And YES, pickle-y!! That’s what it is! I couldn’t figure out how to describe the weird gross tanginess.
Finally! I thought I was the only one! This tea was ghastly.
Hmm, usually it’s Japanese greens that are seaweedy. I’ve never had a black with that kind of note!
Thank you. It is a mystery blend where they only list the country so I’m a bit baffled. I prefer my seaweed in miso soup!
Aaaaah tea twin validation! I just tried this for the first time and it was horrible. It’s the first thing I’ve had from Upton where yeah, I struggled to finish the first cup. I don’t know why it brings me such joy to know I’m not alone and some weirdo, ha.
And YES, pickle-y!! That’s what it is! I couldn’t figure out how to describe the weird gross tanginess.
Finally! I thought I was the only one! This tea was ghastly.