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Roswell Strange drank Spiced Blood Orange by Adagio Teas

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Continuing sipping my way through this last Adagio order!

Even though spiced orange is a very played out flavour, this one intrigued me because it’s herbal/fruit based and I feel like most of the spiced orange blends I’ve tried are either rooibos, black, or green. Sure enough it’s not the most unique tasting blend, but it would be unfair to expect that when dealing with this classic of a flavour profile.

What I did find myself impressed by was how deep and rich yet juicy the orange notes were. I bought in that it was blood orange and not just a standard orange flavour. I loved that it wasn’t sweet/sugary or really sharp/tangy and acidic but that the fuller, lush sort of citrus flavour felt lively and contrasted against the spice notes. It was a cool effect to have that deeper blood orange profile still feel refreshing and lively against the spice mix instead of the more cooked down or mulled orange we usually see in these types of blends.

The spices were maybe a touch one note? Well, two note I guess because it was really cardamom and clove that came through the most. Y’all know I love cardamom paired with fruits, and it works really well. Especially in the nose of the cup. The clove was pretty strong, especially in the aftertaste which lingered for a much greater time than the orange did. I love clove, but I think if you’re not as into that flavour it could read as too strong for a lot of people.

Overall, I think this was really nicely executed! I don’t necessarily think of tisanes as one of Adagio’s strong suits, but this is the type of tea I would actually buy again even with it being a more accessible flavour profile from other companies.

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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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