100 Tasting Notes
How i got it: Got a bag from my parents’ house
Experience: Another Te Supremo blend to make a break in my journey through their assorted flavors pack. This one has a nice, medium intensity, well defined aroma that is very close to the classic Ceylon. On the flavor side, it has a smooth, relatively well defined, mild-permanence taste. One of its few downsides is in this last area, where i wish it could have the vibrance or character of Lipton’s Yellow Label, for example. However, while its similar to its brother Express Ceylon, it doesn’t have those unusual acidic notes, which makes it more enjoyable. Average, maybe a bit above.
Would i buy it?: In this category (the everyday black tea) , Yellow Label still reigns almost unchallenged, but this could do as an emergency substitute.
How i got it: Got it from my cousin (part of the “Assorted” Pack of Te Supremo)
Experience: This is a high point in what i’ve tasted of the pack so far (maybe due to apple and cinnamon making such a nice combination). Both in aroma and flavor, this blend is mainly dominated by the apple notes, followed by a bit of cinnamon and some, very light presence of the Ceylon tea. However, while the mix isn’t what you could call balanced, it turns out to be very enjoyable and relaxing. Extra points for the apple notes, which taste very similar to the natural ones, and are well defined and lasting. This could be easily the best tea in the “Assorted” pack. Good enough.
Would i buy it?: Actually, this one has some possibilities. Not an outstanding tea, but one you could enjoy once in a while.
How i got it: Got it from my cousin (part of the “Assorted” Pack of Te Supremo)
Experience: Well, it’s been a long time since the last time i drank simple tea with cinnamon. Now, this seems to me like an incomplete Chai hehehe… In particular, this tea’s aroma is strongly defined by the cinnamon notes, which appear to be very natural and similar to the ones in an usual Chai blend. That could be the strong point of this tea. On the other side, the flavors are balanced, but the Ceylon taste is not very lasting or well defined, and that’s a bit missed. I can sense some astringency too. At the end, you could say it’s like a previous version of Twinings’ Indian Chai. Slightly above average.
Would i buy it?: It’s a nice try, but i’m more inclined to pass from this one.
How i got it: Bought It (Basilur’s “Four Seasons” Assorted Pack)
Experience: Being the last of the “Four Seasons” teas remaining for me to try, i have to say this pack has been a good experience overall. This time, the blend includes cherry and green tea, which turns out very well due to the quality of the fruit flavoring (clearly more natural than Lipton’s Mixed Berry Green, for example). That said, it’s not as fruity as its Summer partner, resulting in a more relaxing blend. As always, the fruit notes dominates the tea’s, but in both aroma and taste, it’s balanced enough to be enjoyed. Very good.
Would i buy it again?: I prefer black teas to green ones, but this blend makes a good choice when i decide to have the latter. Has good possibilities.
How i got it: Got it from my cousin (part of the “Assorted” Pack of Te Supremo)
Experience: In the aroma part (and not very surprisingly), this tea reminds you immediately of a Earl Grey, which is nice. At the other hand, its flavor is very smooth, but relatively defined, with the lemon notes (more accurately, lemon candy notes) appearing at the end. A little bit above average, i’d say.
Would i buy it?: Mmm… this one isn’t bad, but i wonder if it has enough merits to enter the cupboard. It has a possibility, at least.. hehe.
How i got it: Bought it for home
Experience: Well, judging for its looks and presentation, i had some expectations for this one, but again, it turned out being not that great. Its aroma is, surprisingly, not exactly like the usual Ceylon; i’d say that is less pronounced and crisp, and a bit more like other aromatic, malty teas like Assam. The same occurs with its flavor: is more acidic, a bit more bitter, less rich and less lasting that an usual Ceylon. Not especially good, but not undrinkable.
Would i buy it again?: I’d put this one in the “everyday tea” category due to its price-quality ratio, but in that respect, is well behind Lipton’s Yellow Label, so i’d say “no”.
How i got it: Bought It (Lipton’s Assorted Pack)
Experience: This one got a little below my expectations. Its nice aroma is clearly dominated by the mint (as usual in flavored greens), while the tea has just the enough strength to prevent this from smelling like a pure mint tisane. In the taste, however, this becomes more pronounced, as the green tea flavor is too smooth and fleeting to have a fair participation in the blend’s taste. Not bad, but not too good either.
Would i buy it again?: It’s a little above the average in the Assorted Pack , but i missed the characteristic flavor of greens. I’m more inclined to the ‘no’.
How i got it: Bought It (Lipton’s Assorted Pack)
Experience: This tea is curious. Its aroma is really similar to Whittard’s English Breakfast, including very strong notes of bergamot and black tea, but in the taste part, in contrast, is surprinsingly smooth and light. I’d say this blend is more nuanced than the standard Earl Grey, but manages to keep its character. Slightly above average.
Would i buy it again?: Not bad for the Assorted Pack average, but as an Earl Grey, Dilmah and others are far ahead in the race. My answer would be ‘no’.
How i got it: My parents’ house current tea of choice
Experience: I wondered what could be the difference between Te Club’s Ceylan Clasico and this one, so i tried to pay special attention. Its aroma is very intense and follows the line of a good Ceylon, although it has some of the style of Dilmah English Afternoon in this respect. Its taste, however, is not very intense or lasting. Not bad at all, but i was expecting a bit more.
Would i buy it?: Mmm… this tea could be a candidate for an everyday tea, but Lipton’s Yellow Label and Te Club’s Ceylan Clasico both do better in this category. I’d pass this time.
How i got it: Got a bag as a gift from an aunt, in the same pack of random teas i got Ahmad’s English Breakfast (already logged)
Experience: When i first tasted this tea, it inmediately reminded me of Ronnefeldt’s Organic Japan Classic. I think this is a good experience, because now i can note a bit more clearly the difference between normal green and japanese-style green teas. Its aroma is very floral, similar to the jasmine notes in Whittard’s Afternoon, while its flavor is smoother and sweeter than other greens i’ve tasted. Different, but good.
Would i buy it?: I would say this one is almost as good as my current green, maybe due to the handicap of being a bagged tea. I don’t know about buying this one in particular, but i’m open to keep trying other Sencha’s as potential green replacements in my cupboard.
