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“A word to the wise… Drinking a full mug of this super caffeine boosted tea right after having some Nyquil is not a good idea. Like, really not a good idea. Tea itself was lovely; full bodied with...” Read full tasting note
“Sipping this slowly so the caffeine doesn’t overwhelm. The flavor isn’t great – it’s bitter and it has that Big Red cinnamon flavor I dislike so much. I was most excited about this one from our...” Read full tasting note
“Another from Sips by. I had been waiting to try this one because I’m caffeine sensitive and need to try stuff like this in a low stakes environment. Luckily, this is my Friday night and I am free...” Read full tasting note
Zest Tea brings us coffee-level caffeine without the negative side effects. The amino acids in Zest help create a steady alertness – instead of the jitters and crash associated with other caffeinated products.
Zest premium energy teas offer the same energizing kick of coffee without the negative side effects. Zest teas have comparable caffeine levels to coffee but the amino acids in Zest help create a steady alertness – instead of the jitters and crash associated with other caffeinated products.
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A word to the wise…
Drinking a full mug of this super caffeine boosted tea right after having some Nyquil is not a good idea. Like, really not a good idea. Tea itself was lovely; full bodied with sweet red apple notes and a pleasant cinnamon finish. However, it felt like my body was being pulled in two directions as the caffeine tried to fight off the drowsiness of the cough medicine. I ended up just lying on my bed, feeling like I was floating, for like an hour as I felt simultaneously soooo out of it but also so alert.
Sipping this slowly so the caffeine doesn’t overwhelm. The flavor isn’t great – it’s bitter and it has that Big Red cinnamon flavor I dislike so much. I was most excited about this one from our recent order with Zest Tea, simply because I love cinnamon apple teas, but I don’t taste the apple here and I don’t like this type of cinnamon. It’s a bust for me, but my husband enjoys it so he is welcome to the rest. I’ll keep searching for that special apple cinnamon black tea I’ve been missing.
Flavors: Bitter, Cinnamon
Another from Sips by. I had been waiting to try this one because I’m caffeine sensitive and need to try stuff like this in a low stakes environment. Luckily, this is my Friday night and I am free to make bad sleep decisions.
I’ve actually tried this brand’s Earl Grey, too, but I think I was on Steepster hiatus then. It was good. Not spectacular, but pretty good.
Anyway. Apple cinnamon has been a flavor dear to my heart my whole life. Steeped, the cinnamon smells like Red Hots. I’m not sure about that. Artificial cinnamon is always a bit of a letdown. Luckily, it doesn’t taste super artificial. However, there is that weird bitterness you get from stuff that has had caffeine added to it. Leaves your mouth kinda tingly. The apple flavor is present, but falls behind the cinnamon. All around, the taste here is mild. This is a gently flavored tea that could probably stand a longer steep time than I gave it.
EDIT: The caffeine certainly offers a potent boost. Upped my heart rate and motivated me to get off the couch. I am talking much faster than I normally do.
Flavors: Apple, Apple Candy, Bitter, Cinnamon
Oof — sounds like a strange sensation!