181 Tasting Notes
TTBC Rd2
I really can’t figure this tea out…I’ve been waiting for the bergamot to show up, but instead all I’m getting is this smooth fruity flavour that kinda reminds me of purple soda. That’s not a complaint, mind you, just a little strange.
It’s interesting, but I’m not sure I’d choose to have another glass of it in the future. Back in the box it goes.
Preparation
TTBC Rd2
I should probably preface this with the fact that I don’t so much drink chamomile as I use it…It’s typically something I grab and drink without thinking because my melatonin isn’t knocking me out fast enough.
With that said, though, this is a remarkably tasty chamomile. It has the light, floral honey notes that I’m used to backed by a surprising depth of golden flavour that really lingers on the tongue in a soothing sort of way.
Tasty and effective. I approve. :)
Preparation
TTBC Rd2
I can’t figure out what to make of this tea…it smells like blueberry pancakes, almost, but the flavour comes across slightly more dilute. There’s still the heavy, ripe blueberry notes but there seems to be another fruity something in behind it that I can’t quite put my finger on.
It’s not a flaky pastry tea like Della Terra’s Blueberry Crumble, but it does take sweetener well enough. I have a sneaking suspicion that this one might be better iced, but I’m sadly not in a position where I can test that theory.
With that said, though, this is a tasty little fruity thing. I’m not going to keep it, but it was a fun cup to try out.
Preparation
TTBC Rd2
I was in the mood for something light and lemony…and this tea delivered impressively well. It’s softly lemon flavoured and has a little bit of a buttery pastry hint that really comes to the forefront with the addition of a little sugar.
It’s a light and comforting use of the green rooibos base that blends so very well with the flavourings. I’m a big fan of lemon teas, so this is just right for me. :)
Preparation
TTBC Rd2
I’m not sure what I was expecting from this matcha, but it certainly wasn’t the pure, cloying artificial bubblegum flavour that came through. That isn’t a complaint, mind you – the flavour is completely in line with the name, but I was just surprised by the intensity.
It’s a very artificial flavour, also, so if that’s not your thing you may not enjoy this one. It was fun as a novelty, but I’m not going to be doing this one again any time soon…
TTBC Rd2
I wanted to like this tea…really, really wanted to like it. I enjoy tart fruit flavours and have a longstanding love for the Earl, but the two seemed to clash dissonantly in my cup.
Perhaps it was a mistake with brewing, but this was definitely not the tea for me.
Preparation
TTBC Rd2
I really wanted to like this tea, but like many Teavana blends it just fell flat – only managing to hold dual notes of tart fruit and tolerable black tea. It was nice enough to drink while doing laundry, but didn’t hold my interest long enough to finish the cup.
Preparation
TTBC Rd2
As far as oolongs go this is a rather tasty one – it’s got all the malty, roasty dark-brown flavours that I enjoy, but there’s also an odd salty note at the beginning of each sip that I’m decidedly less fond of.
Not a favourite, so it goes back in the box.
