5040 Tasting Notes
Couldn’t recall what I’d previously thought of this, but my 82 rating matched my experience yesterday – it was actually rather good, and I quite enjoyed the flavour combo. Definitely coconut, sweet and caramel/somewhat chocolatey? But not a flavour I’ve tasted from any DT blends in recent memory, which made it extra delicious. One more cup left, and then this will be gone forever.
(DavidsTea 152)
Review for a bag of “The Earl’s Valentine” (2016). It was a decent enough cup but not quite as rich as I was remembering, nor as potent – perhaps I underleafed more than usual? I just don’t particularly remember the bergamot or rose making themselves known in the way I recall them.
2021 Sipdown 69/365!
(DavidsTea 151)
Ran across a pile of “M” teas, all variants containing melon, and thought to somewhat compare this to Melonade, so I brewed the last of it up and stuck it in the fridge. It’s definitely quite different – somewhat less sweet, a more complex flavour (particularly interesting as this one’s herbal and Melonade’s on a green base), and significantly less “melon” flavouring despite being branded as honeydew + moringa. I actually find it more interesting to drink because of the depth of flavour, and I’m getting that same refreshing quality as with Strawberry Moringa, which I like. Too bad I didn’t drink this back when it actually came out, as it might have been nice to have a bit more to play around with.
2021 Sipdowns 67&68/365!
(DavidsTea 150)
Sipdown of a couple packages of this tea as an iced tea; the flavour comes across to me as honeydew and very much like the Japanese “melon” flavouring. It’s pretty good but I feel like a smidge of lemon or lime juice might improve it just to add a bit of tartness.
I absolutely loved this tea. I bought two large tins when Teavana closed – drank one immediately and sold the other. I definitely regret that!