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Roswell Strange drank Let It Snow by DAVIDsTEA

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So, this is gonna be November’s TOTM – but unlike usual TOTMS this one is limited edition. We’ll have it all throughout the winter season but after that it’ll gradually get phased out just like the winter teas.

I was sort of “meh” towards this one when staff found out about it; it’s got a green base and it was described to us as cinnamon, clove and custard and frankly we’ve already got quite a few spiced green teas. It just didn’t seem very stand out to me. Of course, the winter collection came out on the 26th, and obviously with a name like “Let it Snow” this one is gonna be prominently featured in some of the sets/kits. So, since I don’t get back from vacation until after the 1st when this one launches I just bought the cheapest prepackaged option with this one in it so I could try it before the launch.

I’ll admit, it actually smells damn good! Very creamy/custardy with white chocolate and vanilla notes, a hint of fruit (pineapple/currant?), and cloves. I actually really likes cloves even though I’m not normally one for spices so I get a little weak in the knees whenever a blend is clove heavy without bringing along all of those other blah spices to the party with it.

Steeped up, this smells heavenly! It’s definitely got a sweetness to it, with warm spice undertones – this time cinnamon in addition to a mild clove aroma. Really creamy; custard is a great descriptor for it and I’d agree that the combination of everything definitely gives off an eggnog-like vibe. Eggnog with white chocolate undertones. I don’t recall the fruit actually being noticable though; perhaps it just adds generic/general sweetness and not any sort of defined flavour.

I really like that it’s so smooth/creamy and that I can’t taste the green tea at all. I’m sure some people will be disappointed that the base doesn’t have a real presence but for me it’s a huge plus. I don’t think any of the spices are too strong; perhaps a little more clove than cinnamon, but both are smooth and gentle and really warming! I always associate clove with Christmas, and in conjuction with the eggnog elements this is actually a beautiful profile for winter!

Friendly reminder that I do not numerically rate DAVIDsTEA blends as I’m currently employed there and it would be an obvious conflict of interest. Any blends you see with numerical ratings were rated prior to my employment there. These reviews are a reflection of my personal thoughts regarding the teas, and not the company’s.

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Hello! My name is Kelly, though many people in the tea community call me Ros or Roswell.

I am a mid-twenties tea addict, blogger, and all around nerd. I grew up in the Prairies, but a few years ago I relocated to Quebec to pursue a career with DAVIDsTEA in the tea industry! I’m still working on getting my French language skills down…

My first introduction to tea, in any form outside of instant and bottled iced tea, was about seven years ago when I happened to stumble upon DAVIDsTEA while looking for a birthday present for a friend! I tried their Birthday Cake rooibos blend, and I’ve been hooked on tea ever since! In those seven years; I was introduced to the online tea community, expanded my interest in flavoured teas to include a deep love and appreciation for straight teas and traditional brewing methods, got a tea themed tattoo, started reviewing teas, amassed a sizable tea and teaware collection, became a TAC certified Tea Sommelier, & even came full circle by beginning a career in the tea industry with DAVIDsTEA!

I consider myself a Jack of all Teas, and strive to have a knowledge and appreciation of all tea types, formats, and styles of drinking. I don’t like to feel boxed in to just being a “flavoured tea” or “straight tea” drinker – my expectations may vary depending on the type of tea or how it’s been processed/prepared but if it’s good tea, it’s good tea no matter how it’s been made!

You name it, I probably drink it- and I’ll absolutely try anything at least once.

My default method of preparation is hot, Western style, and straight – but I’m not opposed to additions if I’m in the right mood. If I ever add something to a tea or use a different method of preparation I will ALWAYS call it out in the tasting note though.

I like to listen to music when drinking tea, especially when I’m brewing a large pot at a time or steeping Gongfu. Often I curate very intentional tea and music pairings, and sometimes I share them here in my tasting reviews. Music is something that I find can deeply affect the experience of having tea.

I’m also one half of the “tea and fandom” podcast GeekSteep where, weekly, we discuss newly explored fandoms over tea as well as try to figure out the perfect tea to pair with each fandom. You can find us on Spotify and Apple & Google podcasts.

Favourite flavour notes/ingredients: Pear, lychee, cranberry, cream, melon, pineapple, malt, roasty, petrichor, sweet potato, heady florals like rose, hazelnut or walnut, sesame, honey (in moderation), and very woody shou.

Least favourite flavour notes/ingredients:
Lemongrass, ginger, strongly spiced profiles (and most Chai in general), mushrooms, seaweed, chamomile, stevia, saltiness or anything that reminds me too much of meat that isn’t supposed to taste like meat…

Currently exploring/obsessed with: Sheng from Yiwu, Yancha (Qilan in particular), anything with a strong sweet potato note. Also, I need to try ALL the root beer teas! Searching for a really good caramel flavoured blend, ideally with a black tea base.

Please contact me at the instagram account listed below if you would like me to review your teas.

Currently I’m employed in the tea department of the DAVIDsTEA head office. While I’m still sharing my own personal thoughts on new & existing DAVIDsTEA blends, I am no longer numerically rating them due to the obvious conflict of interest. Any comments expressed are a reflection of my own thoughts and opinions, and do not reflect the thoughts and opinions of the company. Any DAVIDsTEA blends you currently see with a numeric score were reviewed prior to my being hired there and have not been adjusted since becoming a DAVIDsTEA employee.

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