412 Tasting Notes
I really like the clash of caramel (only slightly sweet and pleasantly milky) and lemongrass, because this is no clash at all. They nicely complement each other, plus there is a subtle note of blackberries and black currants in the background, really delicate but nicely rounding up the aftertaste. Very balanced and well-thought-of blend.
Flavors: Black Currant, Blackberry, Butterscotch, Caramel, Milk, Sweet
Preparation
I like it that it’s not sweet nor sour, like many apple-flabvoured teas. It’s classic Dilmah approach – decent base black tea with apple serving as a balanced factor, not a dominant. Yes, it is artificial in part, but decently artificial, making this brew pleasant.
Flavors: Apple, Malt
Preparation
Distinct peach aroma supported by the stable malty base.
Warming flavour with peach being only a part of the experience, not dominating, nicely blending with the base black Ceylon tea.
Fruity Dilmah teas are quite stable and reliable. They’re not extraordinary in any way, but also don’t fall below a certain level.
Flavors: Malt, Peach
Preparation
Nott bad for Lipton. Malty, earthy, relatively rich, relatively intense. Certainly better than regular Lipton.
Flavors: Earthy, Malty
Preparation
That’s one I hadn’t heard of. Lipton’s one-quality-notch-up varieties are usually OK, we just don’t see many of them here at our grocery outlets.
Tangerine note is subtle in aroma, stronger in taste. And it’s the peel, of course, not the fruit flavour. Plus decent base black tea underneath. Not bad but also not great, just a regular corporate tea with decent fruitiness.
Flavors: Citrus Zest, Tangerine
Preparation
Coconut and creme flavouring give a really interesting twist to an otherwise classic Earl Grey tea. They give it richness and depth, but are subtle and don’t conceal the basic bergamot and cornflower character. Tasty and drinkable.
Flavors: Bergamot, Coconut, Cream, Earl Grey, Flowers
Preparation
Lots of lychee that feels rather natural despite being just a flavouring (probably due to perfume -y specific of the fruit). Malty and slightly astringent base black tea, a touch of sweetness impression. Not bad.
Flavors: Astringent, Lychee, Malty
I recently had a butterscotch/caramel flavored tea with lemongrass too, and was surprised by how well they work together!
Yes, it may be surprising but it really works! I’m going to focus on similar blends.