Another cool evening seems like a good time to try some herbal teas. The aroma of this one brings up a weird association for me—it has a strong element of mixed spices that reminds me of cooking, and specifically of spice mixtures that are stewed for soup stock in a sachet. So basically the part that is used sparingly and isn’t edible after….

That aside, it has quite a strong mint flavor, and tastes like a mint chocolate candy (or indeed a mint mocha cafe drink). I couldn’t tell that there was rooibos in it until I read the ingredients, so that doesn’t seem to hurt or help the combination. It’s a little out of my comfort zone and I find the spice aroma overwhelming, so I won’t rate it, but thanks to beelicious for the sample and the chance to try something different.

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I grew up in a tea-loving family, and tea has always been a part of daily life. I’m still astounded by the amount of tea and teaware back home every time I visit! While I’m most familiar with straight Chinese teas, I’m growing to explore and appreciate other types of tea, including blended and flavored ones. A good blend can reflect the thought and creativity that was put into making it, instead of being too sweet or busy in a way that gives the “genre” a bad rap.

Likes:
-most black teas (even lapsang)
-most oolongs, especially Fujian teas, baozhong and dancong
-houjicha
-straight white teas
-citrus
-almond/amaretto
-coconut
-vanilla

Variable (some are great, some not so):
-most green teas
-tie guan yin
-flavored white teas
-assam
-rooibos
-melon
-mint
-grape

Ratings:
90-100: definite repurchase if possible, recommended
80-90: enjoyed, possible repurchase
70-80: fair to good
60-70: fair with some shortcomings
50-60: there’s still a chance I’d take this if it were free
under 50: absolutely not

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Southern California

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