Tea type
Black Green Oolong Blend
Ingredients
Black Tea, Green Tea, Natural Flavours, Oolong
Flavors
Bitter, Floral, Fruity, Jasmine, Malt, Tannin, Peach, Stonefruit, Thick
Sold in
Loose Leaf, Sachet
Caffeine
High
Certification
Not available
Edit tea info Last updated by Cameron B.
Average preparation
195 °F / 90 °C 4 min, 45 sec 13 oz / 394 ml

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  • “Another one of my favorite teas during the holiday season. Literally holds up to its name it makes me feel at peace and joyful. Also great as a tea latte definitely recommend!” Read full tasting note
    85
  • “(this review is for the 2017 Joy blend in sachet form——it is fairly consistent each year but may vary slightly) I can taste smooth, malty black tea that makes this a deliciously rich, thick brew....” Read full tasting note
    80
  • “When I saw that the 2017 blend was a blend of green, black, and oolong, I couldn’t help but wonder who the people at Teavana thought they were and how weird this would taste but it’s really...” Read full tasting note
    90
  • “Absolutely LOVE this blend. Idk why they made it seasonal. Probably just to torture me. It’s a blend of three teas I like and the jasmine is mellow enough not to overtake the whole thing. I wish it...” Read full tasting note
    100

From Teavana

Black tea, jasmine green tea + oolong tea unite festively, with rapturous notes of apricot + florals.

True joy endures, but this blend only comes around once a year. The boldness of black tea, soothed by sweet oolong and softened by the floral notes of jasmine green tea, creates a lavishly layered cup.

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24 Tasting Notes

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21 tasting notes

Another one of my favorite teas during the holiday season. Literally holds up to its name it makes me feel at peace and joyful. Also great as a tea latte definitely recommend!

Flavors: Bitter, Floral, Fruity, Jasmine, Malt, Tannin

Preparation
190 °F / 87 °C 4 min, 45 sec

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(this review is for the 2017 Joy blend in sachet form——it is fairly consistent each year but may vary slightly)

I can taste smooth, malty black tea that makes this a deliciously rich, thick brew. Jasmine flowers are the first thing I notice, followed by juicy peach/fruits. There is a slight bitterness, but it balances well with the floral/fruity notes.

Flavors: Bitter, Floral, Fruity, Jasmine, Malt, Peach, Stonefruit, Tannin, Thick

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90
16 tasting notes

When I saw that the 2017 blend was a blend of green, black, and oolong, I couldn’t help but wonder who the people at Teavana thought they were and how weird this would taste but it’s really amazing. Its mellowness pairs well with brighter tastes like peppermint or citrus and I really wish I could purchase the loose leaf version of this tea.

Preparation
195 °F / 90 °C 3 min, 30 sec 20 OZ / 591 ML

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100
14 tasting notes

Absolutely LOVE this blend. Idk why they made it seasonal. Probably just to torture me. It’s a blend of three teas I like and the jasmine is mellow enough not to overtake the whole thing. I wish it was a regular tea so I didn’t have to crazily stock up once a year.

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2970 tasting notes

I’ve brought this with me to work, and have been drinking a cup of it in the mornings. Never more than a cup, though, as the combination of black and green tea can make me feel a little ill, if I drink too much of it, or if I brew it too strong.
Its never going to be a favorite, but it was given to me by someone who is fantastic, so I’m gonna drink it down.
Not long to go, actually! A cup a day facilitates a sipdown in good time.

gmathis

I have no proof, but I think the blend has changed somewhat since I first drank it years ago. (I have neither aged, nor have my flavor preferences changed, since then. ;)

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61 tasting notes

Teavana, the Vichy Bux! Why is this a holiday tea? I don’t get it.

My first infusion was too weak and it tasted like a peach green tea. My second infusion was too strong and tasted like a bitter apricot black tea. I was not overly impressed with the base material but the flavor is very palatable and the aroma is great. I am grudgingly enjoying this, although I’ve given up trying to replicate the store samples.

Flavors: Peach

Preparation
200 °F / 93 °C 3 min, 0 sec 1 tsp 8 OZ / 236 ML

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100
1 tasting notes

I LOVE this tea. I enjoy it much more iced than I do hot though, which kinda goes against the fact that it’s a holiday tea, but I think it’s just better that way. Putting it on ice helps the flavors come out more and taste much more interesting. I’ve always been a fan of green, jasmine, and oolong teas but I never thought to combine them all into one, and it is DELICIOUS. I would definitely recommend it.

Flavors: Floral, Peach

Preparation
185 °F / 85 °C 8 min or more

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1501 tasting notes

Ok, this stuff is just weird. I didn’t expect jasmine from an oolong black blend, nor did I from the smell. When I think Christmas, joyful teas (the ones I’ve had in England, anyway) they were all spiced, like a gingerbread or plum pudding or something along those lines. Warm, earthy, comforting, like you’re sitting in front of the fire sipping cozily once the gifts are wrapped and the kids in bed. Y’know?

This tea… this is just weird. Why I’d think jasmine… why would anyone? I dunno. Not my cup of tea. There’s nothing really special or even multifaceted to it… it’s a floral jasmine, and surprisingly light for a black (it looks like more black than oolong in the tin, but what do I know).

Flavors: Floral, Jasmine

Preparation
Boiling 4 min, 15 sec 1 tsp 12 OZ / 354 ML

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90
139 tasting notes

Oh joy! Joy Tea is back at Starbucks! This is one of my faves, so I went before work this morning to see if I could grab a whole box of it to take home. Apparently I am not the only one who loves this tea, as they were all sold out. So I got some made in-store – my craving was pretty strong today. The lovely barista girl gave me an extra tea bag on the side because they were all out of the take-home tea! How kind of her, it made me smile first thing in the morning.

The morning steep was a little on the bitter side because I had to walk to work with the teabag in there, and as it was pouring rain I did not feel inclined to stop on the way and take it out. However, my afternoon bonus tea was simply delicious. The tea smells slightly fruity, floral, and wonderful. I really like the balanced mix of black and jasmine green. A dusting of vanilla and cinnamon (?) helps the tea smooth out to a decadent finish. It’s the little things in the holiday season that make it super awesome (not to mention the beautiful lights being put up everywhere)!

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326 tasting notes

Had this again. Started to notice the apricot. Decided against picking any up though, even if I could do so for free. I’m trying to reduce my stash, not flood it with teas that are “okay”.

Kristal

I’m trying to do the same thing! ;)

Fay

I’m not very good at it :P

Kristal

It seems as soon as I get to where I want to be in my stash, I end up buying more tea!

Fay

Exactly! Or worse, I’m still way above where I want to be and end up finding another blend I HAVE to have.

Kristal

DAVIDs tends to lure me in with a lot of its new teas!

Fay

Agreed! I also really want to try August Uncommon Teas, but it’s $20 shipping to Canada!

Kristal

Ugh, I always get screwed over on shipping too (I live in Northwestern Ontario). I was on etsy earlier today looking for some nice buttons to buy for a sweater I’m knitting and it was $12 shipping (the buttons were like $5 (there were a lot and they were wood). Needless to say I looked elsewhere..

Fay

I feel your pain :/

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