1675 Tasting Notes
U.S. teabag version not good. Any kind of milky addition added to cover the paper taste, whether it’s from the teabag itself or stale leaf, destroys whatever other flavors try to emerge.
Flavors: Astringent, Bitter, Bread, Flowers, Malt, Paper, Stale, Watery
Deep and dark malt and oats. Handled eggnog like a champ. Probably the only way I’d drink this Irish Breakfast should it land in my hands in the future.
Flavors: Malt, Malty, Oats, Thick
I loved the rose flavoring here. Saturated and sweet rather than a perfume that goes straight to the head. Worked really well with the leathery-malty base tea which made a very bold but not tannic cup. In my experience, almond milk drowns tea, but here, a good dash of unsweetened vanilla almond milk made it even better! Thanks, g <3
Flavors: Leather, Malt, Malty, Rich, Rose
DF Advent — Day 24
Complex but not so much that it takes away from the comfort and ease of drinking a pineapple upside-down cake soaked in maraschino cherry juice with a splash of orange. Big undertone of tobacco and brisk yet smooth body marry the flavors perfectly to create a festive and indulgent cup.
Flavors: Brisk, Cake, Caramelized Sugar, Cherry, Maraschino, Orange, Pineapple, Round, Smooth, Stewed Fruits, Tobacco, Viscous, Wood
DF Advent — Day 23
Still not a fan of Happy Dreams due to strong lemongrass but it was much better tasting than 4 years ago. Rich flavor yet soft and sweet with an exotic spice note lended by the star anise that really made this tea pop while overall remaining comforting like lemon fluff. Recommended :)
Flavors: Creamy, Lemon Zest, Lemongrass, Rich, Soft, Star Anise, Sweet, Tangerine, Thick, Vanilla
DF Advent — Day 22
This reads like a classic afternoon tea to me. Clear taste that’s coppery, woody, floral, fruity. Smooth body with light touch of astringency. A nice mix of Darjeeling and Nilgiri leaves. Appreciated the 2 bags of Tea for Two.
Flavors: Clear, Copper, Floral, Fruity, Smooth, Woody
DF Advent — Day 21
Clear and fresh, crisp pear was the dominant taste and did it deliver! mixed with the light flavor of chestnut cream. Hay-like and slightly earthy-floral white tea base carried the flavorings beautifully. I generally shy away from nutty teas but this was divine!
Flavors: Chestnut, Clear, Cream, Earthy, Floral, Fruity, Hay, Pear
DF Advent — Day 20
The theme of this tea is sakura and strawberry, yet the strongest taste was of an umami that tasted like over-fertilized sencha. Sakura and strawberry tasted fake. I poured this one out!
Flavors: Alkaline, Artificial, Floral, Fruity, Grassy, Umami
DF Advent — Day 19
The green tea is fresher than the 100g bag I bought several years ago. A tea that would pair well with a damp spring day while sitting in the warm sun. White wine-like in character.
Flavors: Alkaline, Black Currant, Cut Grass, Drying, Fruity, Grassy, Juicy, Marzipan, Pastries, Tangy, Toasty, Violet, White Wine
