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This is another sample. It’s good, not my favorite but it’s nice. A little unseasonably cold today so maybe that’s part of it… I’m definitely craving something cozy and warm rather than this cold brew.

Okay, this is going to sound crazy… I don’t taste the spices, I don’t taste the licorice…. all I taste is sour candy and I love it! Plus its a gorgeous color!!! LOVE (totally didn’t take from a hotel lobby in Philly).

This is another from the sampler I received as a very kind gift. I really like this one, I was pretty shocked by the other tasting notes for this blend. I thought that it was bright, creamy, had a little spice going…. I really liked it and will grab some the next time I head to the Millerton location. I do understand that its not a traditional chai, it does miss some of the other spices other than a bit of cinnamon and clove. So I’d call it rooibos spice maybe, but I do enjoy it!

I really like darjeeling teas, I honestly don’t know why I don’t have any other than this sample. It’s more of a, I know I love them… I just don’t realize I want them until they’re in front of my face. That needs to change, I do need to get more. That being said, this smelled sweet and floral right off the bat which I was really excited for and this tea did not disappoint. It’s sweet, floral, and a little malty. I love it!

Wow, it’s been a while since I’ve been on here. My cupboard is down to about 18 teas aside from a sachet sampler I got as a gift from a friend. I am hard-core sipping down because most of my teas were old and need new refills soon so… why not. Plus, I’m down-sizing and figuring out which are absolute staples since I may be moving in the next year or two. Since that is the case, I want to minimize the craziness despite life being chaotic lately. TLDR: Life is a mess, but at least the cupboard isn’t.

On to the tea… despite loving the smell of it, Hot Cinnamon Spice is not a tea that I gravitate towards very often. In the past, I didn’t like it very much and getting the chance to revisit it in a sample… its still a love hate relationship. I like the tea for the first few sips, but there’s a strange sweetness that creeps in that is almost nauseating and I can’t keep drinking it. Although, I did find that it is nice mixed in with espresso or as a latte sooo…. by itself I give it a 70, with an addition… 85?

Well, thought I would try this waiting to get my oil change this morning. Turns out that it wasn’t a good idea. Its not a pleasant sour like from hibiscus heavy blends, its… spoiled sour really. It’s a shame, I usually enjoy Bigelow’s teas.

I really enjoy this tea, it’s fruity with a hit of syrup and marzipan. It’s light and sweet and refreshing. I think this will be a rebuy eventually… just have a sample for now.

I… don’t like this. I’m considering composting or gifting because I don’t want to sip it down. It’s very chemically and I’m just… not interested.

I got a 4oz bag of this when I was in Albany in the spring. Most of their teas were only sold in 4oz bags in-store so I ended up with a ton of this. It’s not my favorite, I’m still stuck with about 3 oz of this so… it’s definitely a sip down for me. I’m working through what I have from TWK before I make an order because I love a few of their teas just.. not this one. The combination of coconut and almond tastes soapy? And not in a good way like rosy teas do if that makes sense?

This blend is a new seasonal blend from Murchies and I have to say… its a bit different than I thought. That being said, I still enjoy it a lot! I was expecting a lot of coconut flavor like the coconut cream but the marzipan flavor really takes over on this one which surprised me a little given the coconut flavor in their other blends. A definite rebuy to stock up for after the holidays are over!