6444 Tasting Notes

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drank Rose by T2
6444 tasting notes

Thank you Memily for sharing! This tea smells amazing. Alas, there is something a touch off in the taste. I get a bit of chocolate and a fair amount of apple but there is one prominent note that I am not loving yet I can’t quite place it. Weirdly enough, for a tea called “Rose” this isn’t an overly floral tea which is good. All in all its alright but not something I would seek out. However, I think it could be nice iced so I will definitely have to try it that way next.

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drank Snickerdoodle by DAVIDsTEA
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So this blend is basically 95% cinnamon chips and 5% rooibos and that certainly comes through in flavor. It is one giant cup is sweet cinnamon water. I can see how they approached the concept of a snickerdoodle with this tea though for me, using their recommended steeping parameters, it is a bit of a miss as the whole tea is just a little cloyingly monotonous. Perhaps altering how I brew it may help tone down some sweetness…

TeaLady441

Hmmm… I don’t think I’m into cinnamon enough to want any of that! :| Thanks for the warning!

VariaTEA

Haha. I can save a bit of the teas so you can try a cup. Perhaps you will enjoy them more than I did.

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drank Maple Sugar by DAVIDsTEA
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This is mostly black tea and cinnamon with a hint of (sorta) maple sweetness. Nothing too memorable or mindblowing but pleasant enough that I will be fine drinking the rest of my sample.

TeaLady441

Noted. Will skip!

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drank French Toast by 52teas
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This tea is a whole lot of cinnamon and just a touch of dough. I enjoyed it once but I have grown tired of this tea.

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drank Banana Bake by T2
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Thanks Memily for sharing this with me. It is a pretty solid banana tea. Not something I immediately need to run out and stock but it certainly is nice and has a great banana flavor. I am happy I have much more to this sample so thank you once again.

Sami Kelsh

I’ve never had banana in tea and the idea slightly baffles but intrigues me. Hmm.

TeaBrat

Red Leaf makes a banana matcha that is really good

VariaTEA

I have the bananas and cream matcha and it is great.

Memily

Give it a go cold steeped or iced!

VariaTEA

I will definitely test it out that way Memily.

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drank Eggnog & Pralines by Butiki Teas
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So the flavoring on this seems more muted than I remember and that makes me sad. I tend to leave the teas in the packaging they came in and when it comes to Butiki, that may not be the best choice since the bags aren’t light-tight. Oh well, nothing I can do now.

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drank Poached Pear by DAVIDsTEA
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Alright so I am cheating on my clean eating challenge but I like tea and so I am going to drink it…especially when DAVIDs has a tea-off between two new flavors. I tried both in store and this was certainly the one I preferred of the two since they definitely captured the flavors of poached pear. There is a sweet pear flavor drizzled with cinnamon goodness. It’s a tasty, tasty treat.

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drank Nutmeg Cream by Butiki Teas
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More than anything, the smell of this always gets me. It is so amazing and so very comforting – like a warm hug from an old friend. Brewed up, it tastes pretty great too though I think in the future I might drop the steeping temperature just a touch because at 200F, there is a slight bit of astringency which I think is actually coming from the nutmeg and not the base. Nonetheless, this is still a tasty, tasty tea and a great way to say goodbye to my beloved beverage for the next two weeks.

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drank Sleeping Beauty by Adagio Teas
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Thank you Scheherazade but I am finding the honeybush to completely take over in this cup. I hoped for the flavors to come forward because they sound like a great combination . Oh well, it was still fun to try.

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So I forgot to account for the fact that I was using a 16 oz cup instead of 8 oz so this was underleafed and a bit watered down but it’s still delicious. This is sweet and rich and has a lot of depth and definitely captures butterscotch & hazelnut mocha candies. Plus, this smells amazing!

Sil

Waaaaaant

Stephanie

It’s so good with the white rhino base, gahhh

VariaTEA

Sil, I am always happy to share :). And Stephanie, I totally agree. I was sad when I saw it was a white tea until I realized it was white rhino because I love that tea.

Roswell Strange

Want want want :3 Also side note; I get paid in two days… Are there any places I should check out for possible tea orders? My cupboard is at a really well maintained number right now so orders are a thing that could totally happen.

VariaTEA

This is in the package I am sending your way

Marzipan

RS – Green Terrace is 50% off.

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My cupboard has grown exponentially since joining this site and I have a lot to share. Feel free to snoop through my cupboard and message me if anything interests you – I am always happy to swap!

For me, flavored teas are definitely my sweet spot. I will most often reach for black teas and rooibos or honeybush blends but I do keep some flavored whites and greens around for when the mood strikes. I have a few herbals/tisanes but most of the time I find myself disappointed by them as they often smell deliciously sweet and then end up tasting tart/sour. I have a little bit of an aversion to pu’erh and oolong teas. I am also wary of florals, earl greys, and chai teas. I do not like overpowering citrus flavors nor do I usually like hibiscus, licorice or chamomile. I love dessert teas – caramel, vanilla, toffee, cookie, cream, and other sweet flavors make me smile. Fruits like strawberry, peach, mango, and pineapples will often catch my attention as well.

I have also realized that although I really enjoy adding frothed milk to some of my teas, if I do not like the tea with zero additives (just in plain water without milk or sugar), I probably won’t drink it. The one exception is flavored matchas which I will happily drink in cold milk if I do not like it mixed with hot water. My theory is if the tea can’t stand on its own then it is not for me and I will more than likely try to swap it out for something else.

Tea Ratings Guide (as of December 10, 2017)
90-100 Teas I NEED on hand at all times
80-89 Teas I want to keep around for a cup every now and then
70-79 Teas I am glad I have around and can experiment with but probably don’t need more than what’s in my cupboard
60-69 Teas I would not turn down a cup of from a friend but that would probably be enough
50-59 Teas I can see why someone would enjoy but are not for me
Under 50 Teas I really did not like and most likely got dumped

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