Within the last year or two, my local tea shop Fava Tea Company has introduced what they call “TEAsers”…little sample packets of enough tea for 2-3 cups which they sell for $2.50 each. I’m loving this as a way to try out blends I’m curious about but not ready to buy 2-4oz of without tasting first!
This was one of the samples I picked up this weekend and I think I’ll be going back for more. The package recommended a 9-minute steep, but I got distracted and gave it more like 11 or 12 minutes. I was so pleased to find that the resulting brew had a distinct peanut butter flavor! Not sure I picked up on much chocolate, but there was a hint of sweetness that did remind me of a peanut butter cookie. And no unpleasant medicinal notes coming through from the rooibos base! I drank it straight, but I’m thinking it would make a really great latte.
Flavors: Butter, Cookie, Peanut, Sweet
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Wow! Don’t think I’ve ever encountered a peanut butter tea before.
I’ve been meaning to try Fava… And I see they have a sampler for their reindeer teas this year! :O
I love Fava for flavored tea blends! They have a lot of fun, unique ones and I’ve liked the majority of what I tried. But just an FYI…it’s actually $2 cheaper to buy each of the 10 reindeer “TEAsers” separately than to buy the sampler box. :D
That’s fair, I was just happy since I think they only had full-sized pouches available last year. Sadly the Peanut Butter Kiss Cookie teaser is out of stock, so I guess I’ll wait and see if it restocks before I order. :P
That’s awesome that Fava Tea is a local company, I love to support local. This is a company I’ve had a few teas I enjoyed but have always meant to get around to placing a big order. :)
Will add this to my list for that future day – is it a seasonal tea?
@Tiffany:) Yes, it is a winter seasonal tea, as are several of my other favorites from them such as Banana Walnut Bread Green. Personally, I’d suggest Black Friday/Cyber Monday as a great time for a big order at a good price and access to all those yummy winter teas. :)
@inkling yes please tell me your favorites and your not so favorite so I get some ideas thanks
Favorites:
Almond Cookie Black
Coconut Truffle Black
Dragon Pearls Black
Prancer’s Perfect Lemon Custard Black (seasonal)
Roasted Almond Chai (This is my go-to blend to serve to people who think they don’t like tea! Super flavorful.)
Banana Walnut Bread Green (seasonal)
Cloud 9 Herbal
Pineapple Shake Herbal
Lemon Basil Oolong
Lapacho Cream (tastes just like a creamsicle and it’s super light so you get a LOT out of a single ounce)
I honestly haven’t tried many that I didn’t like, but a couple that come to mind:
Maple Sugar (surprisingly savory in flavor, not as sweet and mapley as I was hoping)
Salted Caramel Drop (this is my least favorite thing I’ve ever tried from them; the flavor didn’t live up to the scent and it made my throat itch)
Hope you enjoy! :)
Wow! Don’t think I’ve ever encountered a peanut butter tea before.
I’ve been meaning to try Fava… And I see they have a sampler for their reindeer teas this year! :O
I love Fava for flavored tea blends! They have a lot of fun, unique ones and I’ve liked the majority of what I tried. But just an FYI…it’s actually $2 cheaper to buy each of the 10 reindeer “TEAsers” separately than to buy the sampler box. :D
That’s fair, I was just happy since I think they only had full-sized pouches available last year. Sadly the Peanut Butter Kiss Cookie teaser is out of stock, so I guess I’ll wait and see if it restocks before I order. :P
That’s awesome that Fava Tea is a local company, I love to support local. This is a company I’ve had a few teas I enjoyed but have always meant to get around to placing a big order. :)
Will add this to my list for that future day – is it a seasonal tea?
@Tiffany:) Yes, it is a winter seasonal tea, as are several of my other favorites from them such as Banana Walnut Bread Green. Personally, I’d suggest Black Friday/Cyber Monday as a great time for a big order at a good price and access to all those yummy winter teas. :)
@inkling yes please tell me your favorites and your not so favorite so I get some ideas thanks
Favorites:
Almond Cookie Black
Coconut Truffle Black
Dragon Pearls Black
Prancer’s Perfect Lemon Custard Black (seasonal)
Roasted Almond Chai (This is my go-to blend to serve to people who think they don’t like tea! Super flavorful.)
Banana Walnut Bread Green (seasonal)
Cloud 9 Herbal
Pineapple Shake Herbal
Lemon Basil Oolong
Lapacho Cream (tastes just like a creamsicle and it’s super light so you get a LOT out of a single ounce)
I honestly haven’t tried many that I didn’t like, but a couple that come to mind:
Maple Sugar (surprisingly savory in flavor, not as sweet and mapley as I was hoping)
Salted Caramel Drop (this is my least favorite thing I’ve ever tried from them; the flavor didn’t live up to the scent and it made my throat itch)
Hope you enjoy! :)