38 Tasting Notes
Definite smoky flavor, reminds me of smoked ham almost. The smoke flavor is strong, putting me off at first,but it does sort of bring you to a memory of a campfire. I would like to try it in a latte, to dim the smoky flavor. I
Flavors: Maple, Smoke, Wood
Preparation
It’s my first matcha made with water. Vanilla matcha smells earthy and grassy with a hint of sweetness. The colour is murky brown. The flavor is not as strong or grassy as I expected. It has a definite vegetal aroma, reminiscent of the jungle. Warms up my thoat like soup. It’s nice and comforting, not sweet. I added agave syrup after and doesnt change much. The after-aroma is similar to what I smelled before brewing. I think it might be much better as a latte.
Flavors: Chicken Soup, Earth, Mud, Plants, Vanilla, Wet Earth
Preparation
To start, I am not a fan of minty and hot at the same time, or cold for the matter. I just don’t enjoy swallowing unsweetened peppermint because it reminds me of toothpaste. (candy canes and After Eights are another story). Having said that, I actually like Read my Lips from DavidsTea and find that this tea is a tone-downed Read my lips. It’s got the same tastes, the mintyness is not so overpowering, and it’s chocolatey. It’s perfect for when you want Read My Lips without the caffeine!! I brewed 24 oz, but I dont think I will finish the cup. And I don’t enjoy the mintyness of the cold tea at all, since it really reminds me of brushing my teeth, and the chocolate flavor is extremely faint.
Flavors: Chocolate, Wood
Preparation
It smells delicious, but that’s about it. It steeped really bitter, and I did try multiple ways : with agave, without, as a latte, pure, and all ways I found it bitter and didn’t like it. I found it tasted burnt. I ended up using the rest to marinate chicken, attempting to give it a smoky flavor. It was OK but as a marinade didn’t really flavor much.
Flavors: Ash, Cinnamon
Preparation
I only had it hot and it tastes really good, like mango and peach and a hint of tartness. I only had the sample pack (5g made one cup). I wish I had more to taste it cold! I ate a chocolate almond and almond biscotti with it and the flavors matched really well . The black tea flavor is not too prominent – just right!
Flavors: Berries, Peach
Preparation
I like it, it’s sweet like coffee cake, very mild. I forgot I was steeping it and 10 mins later the tea was still tasty, it doesn’t become bitter or strong like other black teas. I actually ate it with coffee cake! nice match :)
Flavors: Caramel, Vanilla