Ceylon Star

So I got this as a sample from Davids…probably a month ago and I never really was inclined to try it since it’s been so hot. Well the weather has finally cooled down (THANK YOU) and I have probably consumed atleast 6 mugs of tea today (4 1/2 being since dinner). Currently I am enjoying this tea and it’s actually plesant. I wasn’t sure when the ingrediants list hinted at coconut (because that is usually an iced tea flavor for me) but this tea is perfect. The balance between the sweet and spicy notes are perfect.
Now I am only sad that it’s on the web specials (probably to be discontinued) for an insane amount of money….)

I got this one as a sample from David’s. The chocolate/cocoa scent is extremely strong. Almost off-putting it’s so strong, but the flavor was much less so. The star anise wasn’t very strong, either, for which I was grateful. I liked it a lot more than I was afraid I would. I don’t think I would buy it in bulk, but I’m glad to have tasted it.

Backlogged post: I got a sample of this with my last DavidsTea order. Smelled like anise, tasted like anise. Could also pick-up some coconutty sweetness in there. My first time trying ceylon, and I think I like it :-)

Not rating at this time because I don’t think there was any white chocolate in my tiny sample packet. It was still pretty good without it, though.

I wasn’t expecting this one to be so tasty! Last time I visited a DT store, they had 25g packets of tea for $3 for 2 for $5, so I snapped up a few just to try something new. I doubt I would have bought this otherwise, but after I tasted it, I went back the next day and bought four more of packets – $10 for 100g is a deal!

The anise flavor is very soft, and the blend was much creamier than I expected. I wish the overall taste was a little bit stronger, but this is a delicious, satisfying tea. Sumptuous, but light. A beautiful, simple pleasure – tastes like wearing a velvet-lined tracksuit would feel like :)

Got this one as a soy latte to go while on an Easter/tax refund/pre-exam mate stock up/shopping spree with my best tea buddy. I’d had it once before (I think as a sample? Who knows) and remembered really liking the sweetness. Well, certainly didn’t disappoint today! It was nice a sweet, but still smooth and not overpowering and was perfect to sip on while walking downtown on one of the first nice Sundays Halifax has seen this year. Almost convinced me to turn around and buy 25g of it to take home with me. Next time!

As I’m sipping this tea it reminds me of Glitter and Gold also by David’s Tea, reason being it’s a very great “spin on a classic black tea”. It’s one of those teas that is for someone who doesn’t like the taste of lot of “extras” in their tea, which I find is the same way I find glitter and gold. I’m not a fan of straight black teas for some odd reason and I find this is a great alternative when I want something a little toned down with a bit of brown sugar. Not my favourite tea but definitely one I’ll enjoy while it is in my collection.

Good. Not sure if I want to own it but very tastey nonetheless. I LOVE coconut. And the anise isn’t too strong a flavour which is what I was afraid of.

I make no secret of the fact that I harbour vast levels of hatred for the flavour of anise, so I deliberated for quite a while before actually trying this tea. When I smelled it in the store, I came to the conclusion that it would be worth a taste.

It pleases me that I decided to try this tea, in spite of the anise listed. In all honesty, I didn’t taste anise at all, which definitely helps this tea rack up favour with me.

Nope. This one’s not for me. I usually ADORE black teas but this one is beyond strong no matter the steep time or the water temperature. I don’t know if it’s the star anise (aka the licorice) taste that’s throwing me off or if it’s too strong for my taste. I really don’t think I’ll be re-purchasing once (or if) I’m done with my 50 grams.
The only plus side to this tea is that it’s a great tea for right before bed. I put this on the star anise which is known for clairvoyance and happy dreams.