Blackcurrant Cassis

Tea type
Black Tea
Ingredients
Not available
Flavors
Citrus, Cranberry, Fruity, Sour, Tangy
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Caffeine
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Edit tea info Last updated by Cameron B.
Average preparation
190 °F / 87 °C 5 min, 0 sec 8 oz / 251 ml

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  • “I’m liking most of the samples from this company quite a bit, but this is my least favorite so far. It’s a well balanced tea with a smooth taste and balance, not cheap tasting at all, nor...” Read full tasting note
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  • “I like cassis, one of my favourite ice cream blends is cassis with coconut. I like the mix of tart and sweet and that unique black currant taste. I am of two minds about this tea. There is...” Read full tasting note
  • “i am studying for an exam that i have only had 2 classes before. i was not in the mood for surprises. i wanted this tea. everything was fine- it was exactly the same as the last time i steeped and...” Read full tasting note
    68
  • “Dry, like bad smarties-ish candy; steeped, like cat pee. My husband mentioned it and after that I had to pour mine out and make some Chocolate Eclair instead. Eugh.” Read full tasting note

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Description
A fruity Keemun, China black tea, with hints of dried plum is folded with sweet blackcurrants to create a pleasing blend that is reminiscent of the sweet, blackcurrant flavored liqueur crème de cassis. Serve hot or double the amount of tea and shake with ice for a summer refreshment.

Ingredients
black tea, hibiscus, elderberry, natural flavors, currant, schizandra berry

Steeping Suggestions
*1½ tsp tea
*8 oz. boiling (212°) water
*steep for 3 ½ – 4 minutes

Iced Tea Recipe (8 servings)
¼ cup tea, 8 cups cold water, steep for 1-3 hours in fridge, sweeten to taste. Keep refrigerated and consume within 3 days.

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I’m liking most of the samples from this company quite a bit, but this is my least favorite so far. It’s a well balanced tea with a smooth taste and balance, not cheap tasting at all, nor artificial notes - but to me the flavor is between tangy and sour cranberry style. I’m not sure if this is what they were going for, but not what I expected, and I happen to not like cranberry style tea, so this isn’t for me. The flavour comes across stronger as it cools. If you like cranberry and citrus styles, you may want to try this one.

Flavors: Citrus, Cranberry, Fruity, Sour, Tangy

Preparation
190 °F / 87 °C 5 min, 0 sec 1 tsp 5 OZ / 147 ML

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437 tasting notes

I like cassis, one of my favourite ice cream blends is cassis with coconut. I like the mix of tart and sweet and that unique black currant taste.

I am of two minds about this tea. There is something off putting about the scent where it does occasionally remind me of what ifjuly found ( cat urine), but at times the flavour is pleasant. It has a tartness to it which is rather hibiscus like but there is also cream, a reference to the sweet and slight spiciness of cassis, and a certain depth and richness to the base. It is not as sharp as some blackcurrant teas I have had. This is probably not a tea I would buy but it is not terrible if you can avoid that occasional smell.

Thanks * JustJames* for the experience.

Cameron B.

I don’t know whether you’ve tried Cassis & Blueberry from Lupicia, but I liked that one a lot. :)

yyz

Thanks for the recommendation! I actually haven’t tried any Lupicia, but I’ll probably attempt the phone order option someday. They have a number of teas I’d like to try someday.

Cameron B.

I’m planning on doing an order soon, so let me know if you’d like me to add anything for you.

yyz

Thanks!

OMGsrsly

Good tip, Cameron B. I’ll have to check that out when I run out of Melon Oolong! :)

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i am studying for an exam that i have only had 2 classes before. i was not in the mood for surprises. i wanted this tea. everything was fine- it was exactly the same as the last time i steeped and reviewed….. except this time instead of tea with cream and sugar i got curds and whey?!!!!

WE ARE NOT AMUSED.

i refused to drink it on principle. my steeping parameters were identical. the tea was identical. it was sitting in a cool dark area in a dark glass container with a silicone seal. there are no excuses, at least none i am prepared to hear.

my response (after chucking the clumpy mess down the sink)? ‘i want butiki’.

why? because i can count on it.

tea guys, my number is dropping by 20- that’s how ticked i am. and my recommendation is changing from yes to no. if your product changes under controlled conditions in such a short period of time then you either need to a) check product quality or b) issue a statement saying as much so people aren’t surprised.

sherapop

Didn’t they go out of business?

JustJames

i don’t know, but now i’m cross and i hope so. =0[

TheTeaFairy

Good luck on the exam…now go fix yourself a cup of Butiki something! :-)

JustJames

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Lupiressmoon

Looks like they’re still in business – http://www.teaguys.com/
I like the company for the most part but only got four samples. This was my least favorite.

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Dry, like bad smarties-ish candy; steeped, like cat pee. My husband mentioned it and after that I had to pour mine out and make some Chocolate Eclair instead. Eugh.

boychik

Sorry it didnt work for you, but I’m sure you can find some awesome tea in your stash.

ifjuly

yes, thank goodness it was a sample and that was all of it! phew! (:

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