Plum Deluxe

I wasn’t sure about grapefruit but was intrigued. Boy am I glad I tried it. Definitely will continue drinking this one and I would absolutely buy more of it.

TLDR: Yum!

In the bag:
Looks: Like some tea leaves and grandma’s 1983 bowl of Pier One potpourri had a party.
Smells like: Tea, flowers, chocolate.

Brewed:
Looks: Like black tea, steeped; maybe a bit on the pale side.
Smells like: The chocolate and roses really jump out. Sort of what I hoped Adagio’s Valentines would be.
Tastes: Almost sweet enough for me drink on its own.
Added sugar, added a little more. Best without milk, shockingly to me. The milk flattened every flavor to near non-existence.

I read on the PD forums that even their black teas can be brewed a 2nd time, so I gave it a whirl, since my ride was a little behind. Holy Cats! I think it was even better the 2nd time (and a someone who almost never re-brews…well, that’s huge).
Skipped the dairy but hit the sugar hard for the 2nd.

110% get the knitting podcasters’ exuviance over this blend.

I cannot wait for next month’s tea of the month so I can order more of this.

Absolute joy. This tea takes me on a beautiful trip to a floral and fruity filled meadow. The owner of Plum Deluxe was inspired by hiking when making this blend and it shows. The rosemary is the true gem, as it pairs beautifully with the lavender and tart cranberries. You definitely get the blueberry flavor in this tea, but it is not too over powering. A new favorite of mine. Perfect for anytime of day when you need an escape.

Lovely to drink in the afternoon. A very mellow fruit taste and when it is hot I really get the graham cracker taste (perhaps pie crust?) with a kick of cinnamon. I’m going to try this one cold brewed, as I think the fruity flavors and bits of spice will taste fantastic with the smoother finish the method enhances. Very seasonal right now and a club only blend.

I loved this tea so much that I was inspired to “read my tea leaves.” I upended a bunch of wet tea onto my desk, photographed it, and analyzed it.

Full post (plus a visual of my mess) here:
http://sororiteasisters.com/2016/10/06/midnight-melange-black-tea-plum-deluxe-2/

A tea that’s ALMOST identical to this can be purchased here:
http://www.plumdeluxe.com/product/reading-nook-blend

Backlog Aug 28th. Sample sipdown.
Pretty good, I liked the addition of honeybush, gave it a different flavor than a normal breakfast blend.

Nichole reviewed this one FULLY here:
http://sororiteasisters.com/2016/08/30/chocolate-hazelnut-dessert-tea-plum-deluxe/

Been drinking this one by the pot in the morning! It’s perfect on it’s own or with a little honey to sweeten the citrusy grapefruit flavor. I must admit, I hated grapefruit before this tea.

Love this tea! I’ve been drinking it with the occasional drop of honey + splash of cream… but mostly it’s perfect black. This is what I want served at a tea party.

I was skeptical of this tea that I received as a Mystery Blend. My skepticism was based solely on the name. I expected grassy greens with herbs and weeds that aren’t delicious. My first sniff let me know I was wrong. This fruity (elderberry and apricot) tea is lovely and comforting any time of day.

My dear friend shared a sample of this with me, and I was on the Plum Deluxe website ordering more while it was still hot in my mug. I was so pleased to see the decaf option.

This tea is great for breakfast, afternoon, or evening, and it takes milk and sweetener well. The honeybush isn’t overpowering, the hazelnut adds a richness, and the orange flavor is subtle enough to not taste like, whoa, citrus tea! Such a warming and tasty blend.

Been enjoying this the past few mornings with a splash of cream.

Some seriously good tea! The hazelnut and orange work surprisingly well together, and I love the blend of black tea and honeybush.

Very flavorful for a white, light tea. Perfect for afternoon sipping with a delicate cookie.

Got a package from the Oolong Owl today. Decided I should have the oolong first. It smells a bit summery, like creamy peach, with some apple notes. The flavour is fruit and cream, and hints of nuts. Nice in my current weather.

Light and sweet. Absolutely delicious.

It’s hard to believe this was a blooper blend, it’s delicious. Slight nuttiness with just a hint of sweet, I can’t stop drinking this.

A nice light Earl Grey. This has quickly become my go to morning blend!

Holy Dessert Tea Batman! This stuff is delicious. I think I’ll definitely steep longer in the future. The hazelnut is subtle and not overpowering, the cocoa is just enough to let you know it’s there. A perfect tea to have with dessert or just after dinner.

This is my second try for this tea and I’m enjoying it far more. It’s more mellow and leaning toward a chamomile flavor profile with the addition of a scant 1/2 tsp fireweed honey. The honey really helped mellow it out.

Yikes, not for me. Feels too earthy.