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Thanks to Sil for this sample!!
I totally see what you mean about this being a low grade cocoa. The chocolate note is just… well it’s off somehow.
And the raspberry is so sharp! In a very familiar, artificial sortof way.
At first, I really was not enjoying my cup. Strangely, by the end of the cup, it started to grow on me. I still disliked the fake notes but there was something oddly satisfying there. Like Tim Hortons beverages!(I heard they line the cups with a certain kind of coconut oil, which apparently is addictive so there are tons of people out there who don’t really like their coffee, but crave it anyhow heh)
That said, I wouldn’t go out and buy more. Def not heh.
Also, Dad commented on my cup of tea as it was brewing. First time ever he identified the type of tea, and that he likes chocolate! So I made him a cup and all he would say was “interesting”. Pretty sure he was disappointed though he won’t confirm because he is trying to be nice haha
Anyhow, it’s an almost sipdown, I have enough for a small cup left! Maybe I’ll mix it with my assam :)

Sil

yeah..i find this with most of Della Terra’s chocolate teas. I seem to be in the minority though heh. Doesn’t stop me from picking up samples to try them as there are a few of their teas that I REALLY like!

Della Terra Teas

We are so glad you enjoyed the cup at the end. We have found that with some teas, not just ours but in general, they can acquire a new taste as the cup cools. Hmmm. haha. As far as the chocolate, we are sorry it isn’t your favorite! We do assure you it has some of the highest quality cocoa power, nibs and milk chocolate bits (depending on the tea) from around the world. We will be coming out, hopefully by this summer with a vegan chocolate tea you may enjoy.

As always thanks for the reviews and we can’t wait to see more from you!

Bonnie

I thought it went sour in the mouth. odd.

Indigobloom

Sil, I can’t wait to order a Della Terra sampler package. Soon as I get my stash down a little… it’s next on my list! probably not any of their chocolate ones though.

Bonnie, I think I know what you mean. I’ve noticed that in most chocolate teas actually!

Sil

IB – yeah i’m actually looking at that tonight lol since they have the 30% off and the new teas are up..

Indigobloom

Della Terra, yes I agree! I am very picky about my chocolate teas so that is an issue I’ve come across often.
I look forward trying your vegan chocolate tea!

Indigobloom

Oh man, what a tease!! I promised myself I wouldn’t…

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Sil

yeah..i find this with most of Della Terra’s chocolate teas. I seem to be in the minority though heh. Doesn’t stop me from picking up samples to try them as there are a few of their teas that I REALLY like!

Della Terra Teas

We are so glad you enjoyed the cup at the end. We have found that with some teas, not just ours but in general, they can acquire a new taste as the cup cools. Hmmm. haha. As far as the chocolate, we are sorry it isn’t your favorite! We do assure you it has some of the highest quality cocoa power, nibs and milk chocolate bits (depending on the tea) from around the world. We will be coming out, hopefully by this summer with a vegan chocolate tea you may enjoy.

As always thanks for the reviews and we can’t wait to see more from you!

Bonnie

I thought it went sour in the mouth. odd.

Indigobloom

Sil, I can’t wait to order a Della Terra sampler package. Soon as I get my stash down a little… it’s next on my list! probably not any of their chocolate ones though.

Bonnie, I think I know what you mean. I’ve noticed that in most chocolate teas actually!

Sil

IB – yeah i’m actually looking at that tonight lol since they have the 30% off and the new teas are up..

Indigobloom

Della Terra, yes I agree! I am very picky about my chocolate teas so that is an issue I’ve come across often.
I look forward trying your vegan chocolate tea!

Indigobloom

Oh man, what a tease!! I promised myself I wouldn’t…

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Let’s see… I’m a tea and workout fanatic, I work in HR, and most of my friends consider me to be an egg. White on the outside, Asian on the inside :)
-from philosophy to food, I love it all
Otherwise, what you see is what you get! I can be very straightforward and yet shy.

Also, I’ve started taking tea sommelier classes and it is an absolute blast! Well, so far I’ve only finished the first out of eight courses, but I am really looking forward to the next one.

Anyhow, if your curious as to how I rate things, this is how I work…

0-25
Like eating dirt, or some other unsanitary indelicacy that mentioning in my profile here would likely get me banned.
I don’t think I’ve found cause to banish a tea to the wasteland yet though so who knows what it’d inspire ;P

25-50
You know that expression “Don’t throw the baby out with the bathwater”? I imagine drinking that water would be terrible enough to warrant this rating!
I’d never make my enemy drink this, but perhaps I’d throw it at them. Good thing I don’t have any enemies!

50-70
This is “tea”?? I tried finishing the cup… but my body rejected it. There may be others who enjoy this tea, but it’s beyond me!

70-80
I tried liking it, and I can almost get there! I certainly don’t hate it, but something is holding me back. Allergies? Men in white suits? who knows… certainly not me!

80-90
Lovely tea! Not my all time fave but close. I likely wouldn’t repurchase, but may decide to based on many factors: price, accessibility, whether it fills a “tea gap”, medicinal applications, and how often I crave it.
Every once in awhile I find the sweet spot that bumps these up to 90+. Those are the days I need to buy a lotto ticket!

90-95
Sweet Camellia! this is realllly good tea! Don’t talk to me until I’ve finished my cup…

95-100
Tea of the gods. I would do anything to get my hands on more of this liquid gold!

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