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Dobashien Company instant powder sommelier blend

2026-01-04T16:24:00.001-05:00

Tea:

Dobashien Company instant powder sommelier blend

OLD sample back of cupboard

3 flavors included:

Banana & Chocolate Flavor

Citron Flavor (I assume Yuzu) https://www.dobashien.com/?pid=102921783

Plum, Kelp & "Shiso"

Other two seem to not be available anymore?

Rating: 2/4 leaves

Leaf system:

1=Bleh! not again if it were free

2=Acceptable, if it were free or there were limited other tea options

3=I might purchase this tea from time to time, or select it while out

4=A staple in our cupboard from now on, I will purchase and keep purchasing

Link https://www.dobashien.com/
YouTube Review

Banana https://youtube.com/shorts/CKwAA4FYuJw
Plum https://youtube.com/shorts/UoUbDjuMHJw
Citron https://youtube.com/shorts/Tjdp-xWmbzI

Blog Post

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David's Tea Company Loose Leaf 'bubble tea kit'

2025-12-11T16:42:00.006-05:00

Tea:

David's Tea Company Loose Leaf 'bubble tea kit'

"We're hopping on the boba train. Again. Introducing our newest Bubble Tea Kit! With 3x 25 g bags of loose leaf teas (Magic Potion, Coffee Pu'erh & Jelly Donut), 3x packs of boba pearls and 1x BPA-free plastic reusable straw with a cleaning brush, you're all set to sip boba at home or on the go. You + boba, it was always meant to be."

How to use

Steep 5 Perfect Spoons of loose leaf tea in ¾ cup (6 oz) of hot water (follow steeping temperature of each individual tea).
Prepare the boba following the instructions on the individual packets then add into a 20 oz mug.
Fill the mug with ice, add steeped tea and top with your fave milk or alternative. Enjoy!"

Includes:

Burnt Sugar Boba Loose Leaf Black Tea
Honeydew Boba Loose Leaf Oolong Tea
Green Passionfruit Organic Loose Leaf Green Tea
3x packs of boba pearls
1x BPA-free plastic reusable straw with a cleaning brush

This kit was easy to use and a fun way to make boba at home. Unfortunately it is only 3 cups of boba.

Because of the milk and sugar I added I am not reviewing the individual teas.

I did resteep and drink each tea a second time and enjoyed that.

I have enough reuseable boba straws so that was not a benefit for me personally.

What I really want is to be able to buy those boba packets so I can turn any tea into boba.

Cute gift, but overall not great for someone who has boba straws and has made boba themselves before.

The flavors have changed since I purchased it.

Rating: 2/4 leaves

Leaf system:

1=Bleh! not again if it were free

2=Acceptable, if it were free or there were limited other tea options

3=I might purchase this tea from time to time, or select it while out

4=A staple in our cupboard from now on, I will purchase and keep purchasing

Purchase Link https://davidstea.com/products/bubble-tea-kit-v2?variant=46724364861680
YouTube Review https://youtube.com/shorts/aiMDGiaPVyA?feature=share
Blog Post https://amazonv.blogspot.com/2025/12/davids-tea-company-loose-leaf-bubble.html

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VAHDAM company teabag '24 single serve teas advent calendar'

2025-12-11T16:25:00.020-05:00

Tea:

VAHDAM company teabag '24 single serve teas advent calendar'

Interesting tea company with a good mission (as explained in an included packet)

Includes good tea preparation instructions.

I think the card was inside supposed to be the other way around to keep the teas secret? maybe?

I wish the tea bag packets had been in an order instead of having to hunt.

English Breakfast Black Tea https://youtube.com/shorts/ZAvREKDPLYg?feature=share
Darjeeling Summer Black Tea https://youtube.com/shorts/G2Nq8o2WC-Q?feature=share
Earl Grey Black Tea https://youtu.be/1iCQRU1ReJo
Darjeeling Spring Black Tea https://youtube.com/shorts/FKW5QapoKAs?feature=share
Chamomile Mint Citrus Green Tea https://youtube.com/shorts/iD6N-kBU_JM?feature=share
Mint Melody Green Tea https://youtube.com/shorts/s0hcUPLh_dk
Sweet Himalayan Green Tea https://youtube.com/shorts/A6IpgAPN8S0
India's Original Chai Tea https://youtube.com/shorts/KfYYYK8-CWk
Sweet Cinnamon Chai Tea https://youtube.com/shorts/MQkGh1PZ70g
Tumeric Spiced Herbal Tea https://youtube.com/shorts/IP0xakxXQnE
Earl Grey Spiced Chai Tea https://youtube.com/shorts/M_gBRFZ1Yf0
Vanilla Spiced Chai Tea https://youtube.com/shorts/_o0m3Hqzku4
High Mountain Oolong Tea https://youtube.com/shorts/eSx_GLZNXBI
Imperial Himalayan White Tea https://youtube.com/shorts/7vNa1SSWotA
Tumeric Ashwagandha Herbal Tea https://youtube.com/shorts/z-0wjK4BXX0
Tumeric Ginger Herbal Tea https://youtube.com/shorts/smxdPj2JYMU
Tumeric Moringa Herbal Tea https://youtube.com/shorts/B8N-qlmlbsE
Tumeric Chamomile Herbal Tea https://youtube.com/shorts/oojuUHhXt4g
Pumpkin Spiced Herbal Tea https://youtube.com/shorts/iQzQzxASLXQ
Ginger Chocolate Herbal Tea https://youtube.com/shorts/02xXqkhkk7M
Cookies & Cream Herbal Tea https://youtube.com/shorts/n-tlxQnzsjk
Hibiscus Rose Herbal Tea https://youtu.be/sZLAjsW_BYM
Ginger Mint Green Tea https://youtube.com/shorts/2qlAxa6vFdI
Himalayan Green Tea https://youtube.com/shorts/7bQhieCqUDg

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AROMA TEA SHOP loose leaf Black Tea 'CRÈME BRÛLÉE & ALMONDS BLACK TEA'

2023-06-15T23:25:00.002-04:00

Tea:

AROMA TEA SHOP loose leaf Black Tea 'CRÈME BRÛLÉE & ALMONDS BLACK TEA'

Steep:

2 tsp

12oz

212°F

3 min

kati loose tea system 12oz

Tasting Notes:

Dry Leaf Smell: sweet caramel

Steeped Tea Smell: not much

Flavor: sweet, nutty, hint toasty

Body: Light

Aftertaste: astringent, stevia?

Liquor: nearly opaque dark red brown

Resteep:

weak but drinkable

Rating: 2/4 leaves

Leaf system:

1=Bleh! not again if it were free

2=Acceptable, if it were free or there were limited other tea options

3=I might purchase this tea from time to time, or select it while out

4=A staple in our cupboard from now on, I will purchase and keep purchasing

Purchase Link https://aromateashop.com/products/creme-brulee-almonds-black-tea
Steepster Link
YouTube Review
TikTok Review
Twitter
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Adagio Teas Company Teabag Herbal Tisane 'dragon fruit dream iced tea'

2023-06-15T22:49:00.004-04:00

Tea:

Adagio Teas Company Teabag Herbal Tisane 'dragon fruit dream iced tea'

Herbal Tisane (Tea is technically only from the camellia sinensis plant)

Blended With Apple Pieces, Rose Hips, Hibiscus, Orange, Lemon Verbena, Dragonfruit Flavor, Dragonfruit, Pineapple Pieces, Rose Petals, Marigold Flowers & Strawberries

Steep:

4 bags

2 qt

takeya flash chill iced tea maker

Tasting Notes:

Dry Leaf Smell: sweet, tropical, peach, pineapple, lemon

Steeped Tea Smell: not much

Flavor: watery, hibiscus, lemon, floral, tropical

Body: Light

Aftertaste: lemon, sweet

Liquor: translucent light pink

not strong but very light and refreshing, like a tropical drink

Rating: 2/4 leaves

Leaf system:

1=Bleh! not again if it were free

2=Acceptable, if it were free or there were limited other tea options

3=I might purchase this tea from time to time, or select it while out

4=A staple in our cupboard from now on, I will purchase and keep purchasing

Purchase Link https://www.adagio.com/iced/dragon_fruit_dream_iced_tea.html
YouTube Review https://youtu.be/pRCxvhs1jLk

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DAVIDsTEA loose leaf white tea 'white dragonfruit' cold brew

2023-06-15T22:36:00.004-04:00

Tea:

DAVIDsTEA loose leaf white tea 'white dragonfruit' cold brew

Meet White Dragonfruit Cold Brew Tea, AKA the mother of all dragon (fruit) teas. Thanks to a perfectly balanced blend of tart hibiscus and hydrating dragon fruit with hints of floral white tea and juicy strawberry, you get all the flavour with none of the bitterness. Steep in cold water for 10+ minutes and enjoy the summer breeze while fresh, tropical notes nurture you to bliss. This not-too-sweet cold brew knows best, baby!

What makes it great:

Dragon fruit and white tea are loved for their skin-loving antioxidants. What a perfect pairing!

Steep this cold brew for only 10+ minutes to get the full body of flavour without any bitterness or hot water required.

It’s hot outside, so cool down with a pitcher of White Dragonfruit. Keep it in the fridge for all-day sipping or serve at a pool party with friends.

Ingredients

White tea, Hibiscus, Apple pomace, Apple, Citric acid, Natural (dragon fruit, peach, sweet strawberry) flavouring with stevia extract.

Steep:

8 tsp

2 qt

takeya flash chill iced tea maker

Tasting Notes:

Dry Leaf Smell: chemical, sweet strawberry pineapple

Steeped Tea Smell: peach, strawberry

Flavor: tart, hibiscus, lemon, peach

Aftertaste: stevia

Liquor:translucent red / pink

a good iced tea

Rating: 3/4 leaves

Leaf system:

1=Bleh! not again if it were free

2=Acceptable, if it were free or there were limited other tea options

3=I might purchase this tea from time to time, or select it while out

4=A staple in our cupboard from now on, I will purchase and keep purchasing

Purchase Link https://www.davidstea.com/ca_en/tea/shop-all-teas/cold-brew-teas/white-dragonfruit-cold-brew-tea/20221074DT01.html?cgid=cold-brew-teas
YouTube Review https://youtu.be/9GK6HxMYoQk

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DAVIDsTEA loose leaf black tea 'classic lemon' cold brew

2023-06-15T22:02:00.001-04:00

Tea:

DAVIDsTEA loose leaf black tea 'classic lemon' cold brew

You don’t mess with a classic, and my goodness is lemon black tea a classic! The perfect blend of sweet & crisp, lemon is quintessential summer hydration. And thanks to our cold brew formula, it’s all taste with no bitterness. As the saying goes, when life gives you lemons, make a tea.

Contains 12 ready-to-steep cold brew sachets. And guess what? Unlike most cold brew teas on the market, ours are specifically formulated to steep in cold water and only take 10 minutes to steep! Now that's what we call innovation...

Ingredients

Black tea, Apple pomace, Roasted chicory root, Citric acid, Lemon Peel, Natural sweet lemon flavouring with stevia extract.

Steep:

6 bags

2 qt

takeya flash chill iced tea maker

Tasting Notes:

Dry Leaf Smell: lemon cleaning product

Steeped Tea Smell: lemon, like the powdered instant lemon iced tea

Flavor: real lemon, weak on the black tea

Body: Medium

Liquor: cloudy light orange brown

Comments: next time more teabags

Rating: 2/4 leaves

Leaf system:

1=Bleh! not again if it were free

2=Acceptable, if it were free or there were limited other tea options

3=I might purchase this tea from time to time, or select it while out

4=A staple in our cupboard from now on, I will purchase and keep purchasing

Purchase Link https://www.davidstea.com/ca_en/tea/shop-all-teas/cold-brew-teas/white-dragonfruit-cold-brew-tea/20221074DT01.html?cgid=cold-brew-teas
YouTube Review https://youtu.be/VK9gl0iDGGA

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2023-06-15T21:54:00.003-04:00

Tea:

Taylors of Harrogate Teabag Green Tea 'Pure green tea'

Steep:

1 bag

175°F

2 min

Smell:

Grass

Tea smell:

Paper vegetal

Taste:

Grass, bitter

Color: cloudy yellow green

Rating: 1/4 leaves

Leaf system:

1=Bleh! not again if it were free

2=Acceptable, if it were free or there were limited other tea options

3=I might purchase this tea from time to time, or select it while out

4=A staple in our cupboard from now on, I will purchase and keep purchasing

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Taylors of Harrogate Teabag Black Tea 'English breakfast tea'

2023-06-15T21:50:00.006-04:00

Tea:

Taylors of Harrogate Teabag Black Tea 'English breakfast tea'

Steep:

1 bag

212°F

4 min

Dry smell:

Paper, bakey

Tea smell:

paper, toast

Taste: bakey, bitter

After taste: astringent, bitter

Body: full

Color: opaque dark red brown

Meh

Added milk & honey. That's how to do this one. toast. bakey. astringent

Rating: 2/4 leaves

Leaf system:

1=Bleh! not again if it were free

2=Acceptable, if it were free or there were limited other tea options

3=I might purchase this tea from time to time, or select it while out

4=A staple in our cupboard from now on, I will purchase and keep purchasing

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DAVIDs Tea loose leaf green tea 'strawberry kiwi' cold brew

2023-05-17T19:48:00.005-04:00

Tea:

DAVIDs Tea loose leaf green tea 'strawberry kiwi' cold brew

This nostalgic juicy blend will keep you feeling forever young. All the fond memories of snacking on bright strawberries and kiwi after a long day of playing in the sun. Only this time we switched the sticky lips for a hydrating treat. Strawberry & kiwi is one of the most beloved fruit combos, and we’re delivering it in this vibrant blend that’s delish iced!

And guess what? Unlike most cold brew teas on the market, ours are specifically formulated to steep in cold water and only take 10 minutes to steep! Now that's what we call innovation...

Ingredients

Green tea, Hibiscus, Sweet blackberry leaf, Natural strawberry flavouring with concentrated strawberry juice, Beetroot, Natural sweet strawberry kiwi flavouring with stevia extract, Strawberry.

Steep:

8 tsp

2 qt

left for hours

takeya flash chill iced tea maker

Tasting Notes:

Dry Leaf Smell: tart, sour, fake kiwi, hibiscus, hint vegetal

Steeped Tea Smell: hibiscus, hint vegetal

Flavor: tart, berry, kiwi, lemon

Body: Full

Aftertaste: tart, vegetal, astringent

Liquor: dark pink, translucent

Post-Steep Additives:

sugar

much nicer, otherwise very tart

Rating: 2/4 leaves

Leaf system:

1=Bleh! not again if it were free

2=Acceptable, if it were free or there were limited other tea options

3=I might purchase this tea from time to time, or select it while out

4=A staple in our cupboard from now on, I will purchase and keep purchasing

Purchase Link https://www.davidstea.com/ca_en/tea/shop-all-teas/cold-brew-teas/strawberry-kiwi-cold-brew-tea/961910DT01.html?cgid=cold-brew-teas
YouTube Review

https://youtu.be/0Keyfkn7A9U

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DAVIDs Tea loose leaf herbal tea 'Peach passion fruit' cold brew

2023-05-16T13:19:00.001-04:00

Tea:

DAVIDs Tea loose leaf herbal tea 'Peach passion fruit' cold brew

We’re passionate about the ‘P’s of summer: Peach, Passion fruit & Pool Parties. Oh would you look at that, we made our perfect summer blend! Kick your pool parties up a notch with this caffeine-free cold brew bursting with juicy peach nectar and tropical passion fruit. Sip it all day with the kids and well into the evening with friends, it’s a blend the whole family can enjoy!

And guess what? Unlike most cold brew teas on the market, ours are specifically formulated to steep in cold water and only take 10 minutes to steep! Now that's what we call innovation...

Ingredients

Apple pomace, Apple, Roasted chicory root, Sugar, Citric acid, Hibiscus, Passion fruit granule (glucose syrup, passion fruit juice concentrate, apricot pulp, modified starch, sodium alginate), Peach (peach, sugar), Natural (sweet peach, passion fruit) flavouring with stevia extract.

Steep:

I did eight teaspoons in 2 quarts

I let it steep 20 minutes

takeya flash chill iced tea maker

Tasting Notes:

It was more of a berry and lemon but it was good

Resteep:

hours was watery and not worthwhile

Rating: 2/4 leaves

Leaf system:

1=Bleh! not again if it were free

2=Acceptable, if it were free or there were limited other tea options

3=I might purchase this tea from time to time, or select it while out

4=A staple in our cupboard from now on, I will purchase and keep purchasing

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DAVIDs Teas Loose Leaf Green Tea 'watermelon matcha'

2023-05-16T13:14:00.003-04:00

Tea:

DAVIDs Teas Loose Leaf Green Tea 'watermelon matcha'

Is it just us or does watermelon make you smile? Just one sip of Organic Watermelon Matcha will have you beaming. Bold statement, we know, but totally true. Especially when it’s in the form of this organic mix of juicy watermelon and energizing matcha. Oh, and did we mention this is our first-ever organic flavoured matcha? We can confirm that a combo this good has never been done before. Until now. It really is one of a melon.

What makes it great

A delightfully nostalgic watermelon flavour that’s perfect for matcha newbies and tea lovers with a sweet tooth.

Made with an organic & energizing matcha base to give you a delicious boost of energy.

Sip it on ice for a refreshing pick-me-up.

Ingredients

Organic cane sugar, Organic matcha green tea, Organic watermelon flavouring.

Steep:

I use the tea cere

I tried two scoops three scoops and four scoops

I think three scoops is best

Sharp Tea-Cere (gadget)

Tasting Notes:

Matcha smell is almost candy watermelon with a bit of fresh vegetable

Tea smell hint of sweet with fresh vegetable

Taste is hint of sweet hint of watermelon and then mostly fresh vegetable

I like it

Rating: 2/4 leaves

Leaf system:

1=Bleh! not again if it were free

2=Acceptable, if it were free or there were limited other tea options

3=I might purchase this tea from time to time, or select it while out

4=A staple in our cupboard from now on, I will purchase and keep purchasing

Purchase Link https://www.davidstea.com/ca_en/new/organic-watermelon-matcha/11015DT01VAR0101011.html?cgid=new-main-nav
YouTube Review https://youtu.be/rOkPEUPuQvM

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Adagio Teas Loose Leaf Black Tea 'Rohini first flush' Darjeeling

2023-05-02T11:44:00.005-04:00

Tea:

Adagio Teas Company Loose Leaf Black Tea 'rohini first flush' Darjeeling

March 2023 harvest

Origin: Darjeeling, India

Farmer: Jhapan Thapa

The 'first flush' tea of the spring in Darjeeling is famous for its lively bite and abundance of fresh flavor. These rare teas look almost like green teas, but they are actually black tea. This year’s Darjeeling First Flush comes to us from the misty slopes of the Rohini Tea Garden in Darjeeling, India. This very early first bud plucking is called jethri kupi which translates from Nepali to the honorable designation “Eldest Daughter” denoting the very first growth of the spring season. Interestingly, jethrikupi also a word from the Manipuri dialect that means “jasmine flower” – perhaps a nod to the floral notes in this early plucking. The leaves offer a nice quantity of fuzzy leaf buds that soften the cup but increase the complexity. A little smoother, more silker on the palate than the typical Darjeeling First Flush, the spring blossom notes here really caught our attention. Traditionally steeped as a black tea with boiling water, some may prefer a green tea treatment with brisking steaming water for multiple infusions and a more delicate finish. Green oolong tea drinker should also try this one. Grown at roughly 1000-1500 ft, the spring weather was favorable for a third week of February plucking.

Steep:

2 tsp

212°F

2 min

kati loose tea system 12oz

Tasting Notes:

Dry Leaf Smell: sweet, floral, fruity (grapes, stone fruit)

Steeped Tea Smell: slightly grassy, fruity, light floral

Flavor: vegetal, nutty, stone fruit (nectarine)

Body: Medium

Aftertaste: fuzzy

Liquor: translucent light orange brown

Resteep:

4 min

smell: floral, vegetal

color: darker orange brown but still translucent

taste: vegetal, floral, sweet (nectarine), fuzzy mouth feel finish

Resteep:

6 min

astringent, should have steeped for less time

Update 5 min less bitter and tasty

Rating: 3/4 leaves

Leaf system:

1=Bleh! not again if it were free

2=Acceptable, if it were free or there were limited other tea options

3=I might purchase this tea from time to time, or select it while out

4=A staple in our cupboard from now on, I will purchase and keep purchasing

Purchase Link https://www.mastersteas.com/teas/rohini-first-flush.html
YouTube Review

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Resteep

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hibiscus and lemon herbal tea

2023-03-13T00:10:00.001-04:00

chamomile fennel herbal tea

2023-03-13T00:07:00.001-04:00

Harbor Tea & Spice Company Loose Leaf Black Tea 'Mango Ceylon Black Tea'

2022-12-28T22:00:00.004-05:00

Tea:

Harbor Tea & Spice Company Loose Leaf Black Tea 'Mango Ceylon Black Tea'

Purchased on vacation in Juneau, Alaska

Harbor Tea & Spice Company

OVERVIEW:

This fruity classic flavored tea is light, sweet and intoxicatingly fragrant. Mango & sunflower blossoms are blended with superior Ceylon tea leaves to produce an uplifting cup.

INGREDIENTS:

Ceylon tea leaves, Mango, Marigold petals

Steep:

2 tsp

212°F

4 min

kati loose tea system 12oz

Tasting Notes:

Dry Leaf Smell: fruity, mango, vanilla

Steeped Tea Smell: bakey, astringent, fruity

Flavor: bakey, astringent

Aftertaste: astringent

Liquor: opaque dark red-brown

Post-Steep Additives: sugar

more fruity

added milk, cut back on astringency

Resteep:

weak, astringent, hints mango

Rating: 3/4 leaves

Leaf system:

1=Bleh! not again if it were free

2=Acceptable, if it were free or there were limited other tea options

3=I might purchase this tea from time to time, or select it while out

4=A staple in our cupboard from now on, I will purchase and keep purchasing

Purchase Link https://www.harborteaspice.com/product-page/mango-ceylon-black-tea
YouTube Review https://youtu.be/u6H_ILYLJ8s
TikTok Review https://www.tiktok.com/@circuitswan/video/7182402050620198187
Blog Post https://amazonv.blogspot.com/2022/12/harbor-tea-spice-company-loose-leaf.html

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DAVIDsTea Loose Leaf Black Tea 'Sweet Potato Pie' Day 2 DAVIDsTea 24 Days of Tea Advent Calendar 2022

2022-12-14T00:21:00.008-05:00

Tea:

Day 2

DAVIDsTea Loose Leaf Black Tea 'Sweet Potato Pie'

DAVIDsTea 24 Days of Tea Advent Calendar 2022

Calendar - https://www.davidstea.com/ca_en/tea/24-days-of-tea-advent-calendar/962104DT01VAR0102611.html

Sweet Potato Pie: Black tea, Pecans, Cane sugar, Cinnamon, Butternut squash, Sweet potato, Marshmallows (sugar, corn syrup, modified corn starch, gelatin, sodium hexametaphosphate, artificial flavour, natural flavour, blue 1), Ginger, Nutmeg, Allspice, Natural flavouring.

Steep:

2 tsp (entire sample)

212°F

3 min

kati loose tea system 12oz

Tasting Notes:

Dry Leaf Smell: pecan and cinnamon

Steeped Tea Smell: sweet toasted pecans, hint squash

Flavor: sweet, pecan, cinnamon, hint squash

Liquor: cloudy light orange brown

Resteep:

5 min

slight sweetness, astringency, a little nutty, not very good, watery, weak

not worth resteeping

Purchase Link - https://www.davidstea.com/ca_en/tea/sweet-potato-pie-tea/10788DT01VAR0075665.html#q=sweet%2Bpotato%2Bpie&lang=en_CA&start=1

Steepster Link - https://steepster.com/teas/davidstea/90119-sweet-potato-pie

YouTube -

opening https://youtu.be/aKKZxATbiY0

review https://youtu.be/sFoeI6qR3sU

resteep https://youtu.be/oxahCuFqXY0

TikTok -

opening https://www.tiktok.com/@circuitswan/video/7174819745223429419

review https://www.tiktok.com/@circuitswan/video/7174823953658268974

resteep https://www.tiktok.com/@circuitswan/video/7174918957881675050

Blog Post - https://amazonv.blogspot.com/2022/12/davidstea-loose-leaf-black-tea-sweet.html

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Rating: 3/4 leaves

Leaf system:

1=Bleh! not again if it were free

2=Acceptable, if it were free or there were limited other tea options

3=I might purchase this tea from time to time, or select it while out

4=A staple in our cupboard from now on, I will purchase and keep purchasing

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DAVIDsTea Loose Leaf Herbal Tisane 'Cranberry Gingerale' Day 1 DAVIDsTea 24 Days of Tea Advent Calendar 2022

2022-12-14T00:11:00.002-05:00

Tea:

Day 1

DAVIDsTea Loose Leaf Herbal Tisane 'Cranberry Gingerale'

DAVIDsTea 24 Days of Tea Advent Calendar 2022

Calendar - https://www.davidstea.com/ca_en/tea/24-days-of-tea-advent-calendar/962104DT01VAR0102611.html

Cranberry Gingerale: Apple, Ginger, Hibiscus, Yaupon, Cranberry, Organic sweet flavouring, Natural tart cranberry flavouring.

Steep:

2 tsp (entire sample)

212°F

3 min

kati loose tea system 12oz

Tasting Notes:

Dry Leaf Smell: ginger, cranberry

Steeped Tea Smell: fruity ginger

Flavor: cranberry and ginger

Aftertaste: tart, herbal, green yerba mate

Liquor: dark maroon, opaque

Post-Steep Additives:

cinnamon honey

a more chai like cup of tea

Steepster Link - https://steepster.com/teas/davidstea/100812-cranberry-gingerale

YouTube -

https://youtu.be/aKKZxATbiY0

https://youtu.be/Lakbmql7Gjk

TikTok -

https://www.tiktok.com/@circuitswan/video/7174819745223429419

https://www.tiktok.com/@circuitswan/video/7174913835638197550

Blog Post - https://amazonv.blogspot.com/2022/12/davidstea-loose-leaf-herbal-tisane.html

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Rating: 2/4 leaves

Leaf system:

1=Bleh! not again if it were free

2=Acceptable, if it were free or there were limited other tea options

3=I might purchase this tea from time to time, or select it while out

4=A staple in our cupboard from now on, I will purchase and keep purchasing

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DAVIDsTea 24 Days of Tea Advent Calendar 2022

2022-12-14T00:08:00.002-05:00

DAVIDsTea 24 Days of Tea Advent Calendar 2022

Teas:

Cranberry Gingerale: Apple, Ginger, Hibiscus, Yaupon, Cranberry, Organic sweet flavouring, Natural tart cranberry flavouring.
Sweet Potato Pie: Black tea, Pecans, Cane sugar, Cinnamon, Butternut squash, Sweet potato, Marshmallows (sugar, corn syrup, modified corn starch, gelatin, sodium hexametaphosphate, artificial flavour, natural flavour, blue 1), Ginger, Nutmeg, Allspice, Natural flavouring.
Headache Halo: Rooibos, Nana mint, Lemongrass, Willow bark, Nettle leaves, Lavender, Passion flower, Vervain leaves, Rose petals, Mallow blossoms.
Strawberry Rhubarb Parfait: Apple, Hibiscus, Raisins, Carrot, Artificial (strawberry, rhubarb) flavouring, Beetroot, Yogurt bits (skim milk yogurt powder, sugar, maltodextrin, modified starch, citric acid), Strawberry, Rhubarb.
Hot Chocolate: Pu'erh tea*, Black tea, Cocoa nibs, Chocolate chips (sugar, chocolate liquor, cocoa butter, soy lecithin, vanilla), Chocolate curls (sugar, cocoa butter, whole milk powder, chocolate liquor, whey powder, lactose, soy lecithin, vanilla), Cocoa powder, Natural and artificial (chocolate, white chocolate mousse) flavouring, Stevia extract.
Candy Cane Crush: 50% Elephant Approved® black tea, White chocolate (sugar, cocoa butter, milk powder, butter oil, soy lecithin, vanilla extract), Peppermint candy (corn syrup, sugar, peppermint oil, colour (FD&C Red 40)), Snowflake candies (sugar, rice flour, palm and palm kernel oil, corn starch, gum Arabic, cellulose gum, titanium dioxide (colour), confectioner's glaze, carrageenan, soy lecithin, artificial flavour), Cane sugar, Peppermint, Natural (peppermint, vanilla) flavouring.
Orange Spice (Organic): Organic cinnamon, Organic green tea*, Organic orange peel, Organic cloves, Natural (cinnamon, orange) flavouring, Organic chili pepper.
Mother's Little Helper (Organic): Organic peppermint, Organic lemongrass, Organic hibiscus*, Organic rosehips, Organic chamomile, Organic valerian root, Cornflowers, Natural peppermint flavouring.
Salted Caramel Oolong: Oolong tea, Caramel bits (sugar, condensed milk, glucose syrup, whole milk powder), Sugar crystals, Pineapple (pineapple, sugar, citric acid), Carob, Chicory root, Artificial caramel flavouring, Salt.
Brown Sugar Bourbon: Black tea, Brown sugar, Apple, Roasted chicory root, Brittle pieces (sugar, hazelnut), Artificial (vanilla, caramel) flavouring, Pu'erh tea, Caramel pieces (sugar, cocoa butter, caramel powder (whole milk powder, whey powder, sugar, butter, natural flavour), whole milk powder, sunflower lecithin, paprika extract), Cornflower blossoms, Vanilla, Stevia extract.
Calming Chamomile (Organic): Organic chamomile from Croatia.
Christmas Morning Blend: Black tea, Natural vanilla flavouring, White cornflower blossoms, Vanilla.
Forever Frosty: Apple, Candied pineapple (pineapple, sugar), Cinnamon, Almonds, Marshmallow (glucose and fructose syrup, sugar, water, carrageenan, dextrose, corn starch, hydrolyzed rice protein, sodium hexametaphosphate, natural flavouring, beet red, titanium dioxide), Artificial sweet roasted almond and natural orange flavouring, Beetroot, Rock sugar, Coconut, Orange peel, Cloves.
Glitter & Gold: Black tea, Lemon peel, Clove, Gold sugar (sugar, confectioner's glaze, corn syrup, gum Arabic, FD&C Yellow 5 Lake, carnauba wax, FD&C Red 40 Lake, FD&C Blue 2 Lake, FD&C Yellow 6 Lake, hydroxylated soy lecithin), Natural and artificial (vanilla, cinnamon spice) flavouring.
Guangzhou Milk Oolong: Chinese oolong tea from the Fujian province, Natural and artificial milk flavouring.
Jelly Donut: Apple, Rooibos, Raisin, Beetroot, Natural strawberry pastry flavouring, Pink sugar sprinkle (sugar, rice flour, cocoa butter, potato starch, food colouring from fruit and vegetable concentrate), Yellow sugar sprinkle (sugar, rice flour, cocoa butter, potato starch, colouring from iron oxide and hydroxides), Strawberry, Stevia extract.
Peanut Butter Brownie: Black tea, Apple, Cocoa husk, Chocolate chip (sugar, cocoa, soy lecithin), Cocoa bean, Brittle (sugar, hazelnut), Natural (chocolate, sweet blackberry leaf, peanut) flavouring.
Pomegrateful: Apple (apple, citric acid), Pineapple (pineapple, sugar), Hibiscus blossoms, White tea, Natural (pomegranate, cream) flavouring, Pomegranate seeds and blossoms, Rose petals, Stevia extract.
Santa's Secret: Black tea, Peppermint, Artificial (vanilla, cream) flavouring.
Silent Night: Rooibos, Orange peel, Cinnamon, Natural orange flavouring, Clove, Allspice, Valerian, Nutmeg, Natural pumpkin pie flavouring, Red cornflower petal.
Sleigh Ride: Apple (apple, citric acid), Candied pineapple (pineapple, sugar), Hibiscus blossoms, Candied papaya (papaya, sugar), Beetroot, Cinnamon, Artificial (cinnamon, almond, apple) flavouring, Raisins, Coconut rasps, Roasted almonds (almonds, sugar), Popped rice.
S'mores Chai: Pu'erh tea*, Brittle pieces (sugar, hazelnut, invert sugar), Cinnamon, Sugar, Marshmallow (sugar, corn syrup, modified cornstarch, gelatin, sodium hexametaphosphate, natural and artificial flavour, FD&C Blue 1), Chocolate chips (cane sugar, cocoa liquor, cocoa butter), Natural and artificial (chocolate, hazelnut, toasted marshmallow) flavouring.
Sugar Pear Fairy: Apple (apple, citric acid), Rosehip peel, Pear, Sweet blackberry leaf, Fennel, Natural (pear, fig) flavouring, Elderberry, Bean peel, Lemon balm, Raisin, Fig (figs, rice flour), Cinnamon, Rose petal, Nutmeg.
Tinsel Toddy: Candied ginger (sugar, ginger, citric acid), Candied pineapple (pineapple, sugar), Rooibos, Ginger, Apple, Natural (vanilla, caramel, honey, ginger) flavouring, Pink peppercorn, Marigold blossom, Pollen.

Purchase Link - https://www.davidstea.com/ca_en/tea/24-days-of-tea-advent-calendar/962104DT01VAR0102611.html

YouTube - https://youtu.be/kaYf6nlyAJc

TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@circuitswan/video/7174818796601953579

Blog Post - https://amazonv.blogspot.com/2022/12/davidstea-24-days-of-tea-advent.html

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Adagio Teas Loose Leaf Tea 'Monster Mash' - Adagio Teas Wicked Teas Halloween sampler set

2022-11-09T18:35:00.005-05:00

Adagio Teas Wicked Teas Halloween sampler set

Tea:

Adagio Teas Loose Leaf Tea 'Monster Mash'

You'll be screaming with delight over our mischievously marvelous Monster Mash! One cup of this brew and you will feel like you've risen from the dead. *Please note that when purchased individually, they do not contain sprinkles.

High caffeine | Steep at 212° for 3 minutes.

Ingredients: Blended With Black Tea, Natural Creme Flavor & Natural Caramel Flavor

Steep:

2 tsp

212°F

3 min

Breville One-Touch Tea Maker BTM800XL

Tasting Notes:

Dry Leaf Smell: vanilla cream

Steeped Tea Smell: bakey black, hints vanilla

Flavor: astringent black tea, hint vanilla at the end

Aftertaste: astringent

Liquor: translucent dark orange brown

Post-Steep Additives:

Sugar

vanilla, toasty black tea

milk

doesn't remove astringency

Comments:

The packaging has no information about steeping or ingredients so I had to guess (later looked it up online)

Resteep:

4min

much lighter

weak and meh but drinkable

Rating: 2/4 leaves

Leaf system:

1=Bleh! not again if it were free

2=Acceptable, if it were free or there were limited other tea options

3=I might purchase this tea from time to time, or select it while out

4=A staple in our cupboard from now on, I will purchase and keep purchasing

Purchase Link https://www.adagio.com/signature_blend/blend.html?blend=130951
Steepster Link https://steepster.com/teas/adagio-teas/85700-monster-mash
YouTube Review https://youtu.be/KKJP8CFb9ew
TikTok Review https://www.tiktok.com/@circuitswan/video/7164052653914230058?is_copy_url=1&is_from_webapp=v1
Blog Post https://amazonv.blogspot.com/2022/11/adagio-teas-loose-leaf-tea-monster-mash.html

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Adagio Teas Loose Leaf Black Tea 'Candy Apple Concoction' - Adagio Teas Wicked Teas Halloween sampler set

2022-11-08T23:38:00.004-05:00

Adagio Teas Wicked Teas Halloween sampler set

Tea:

Adagio Teas Loose Leaf Black Tea 'Candy Apple Concoction'

Who needs to go bobbing for apples when you can steep a sweet cup of our Candy Apple Concoction? A taste reminiscent of the trick-or-treating and carnival favorite, making for a decadent treat.

*Please note that when purchased individually, they do not contain sprinkles.

High caffeine | Steep at 212° for 3 minutes.

Ingredients: Blended With Black Tea, Apple Pieces, Natural Caramel Apple Flavor, Cinnamon Bark & Natural Vanilla Flavor

Steep:

2 tsp

212°F

4 min

kati loose tea system 12oz

Tasting Notes:

Dry Leaf Smell: black bakey tea, candy apple

Steeped Tea Smell: bakey, hint candy apple coating

Flavor: bakey black tea

Aftertaste: astringent

Liquor: dark barely translucent dark orange brown

Post-Steep Additives:

Honey

slightly more candy apple

Comments:

The packaging has no information about steeping or ingredients so I had to guess (later looked it up online)

Resteep:

weak, not worth it

Attempt 2

2 minutes and 3 minutes

still mostly a black tea, not a flavored black, meh

Photos:

Rating: 2/4 leaves

Leaf system:

1=Bleh! not again if it were free

2=Acceptable, if it were free or there were limited other tea options

3=I might purchase this tea from time to time, or select it while out

4=A staple in our cupboard from now on, I will purchase and keep purchasing

Purchase Link https://www.adagio.com/signature_blend/blend.html?blend=130948
Steepster Link https://steepster.com/teas/adagio-teas/85697-candy-apple-concoction
YouTube Review https://youtu.be/Z1hcf1oQo1w
TikTok Review https://www.tiktok.com/@circuitswan/video/7163865557694172462?is_copy_url=1&is_from_webapp=v1
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DAVIDsTea Teabag Herbal Tea 'butterscotch chai'

2022-11-06T21:57:00.012-05:00

Tea:

DAVIDsTea Teabag Herbal Tea 'butterscotch chai'

Herbal Tisane (Tea is technically only from the camellia sinensis plant)

Steep:

212°F

5 min

Tasting Notes:

Dry Leaf Smell: butterscotch, rooibos

Steeped Tea Smell: rooibos

Flavor: rooibos, butterscotch finish

Body: Light

Liquor: translucent very light orange yellow

Comments: thin and watery

Post-Steep Additives:

sugar

much more butterscotch, hint chai (cinnamon, ginger)

Comments:

two teabags didn't change much

Resteep:

didn't work

Rating: 2/4 leaves

Leaf system:

1=Bleh! not again if it were free

2=Acceptable, if it were free or there were limited other tea options

3=I might purchase this tea from time to time, or select it while out

4=A staple in our cupboard from now on, I will purchase and keep purchasing

Purchase Link https://www.davidstea.com/ca_en/tea/butterscotch-chai/10842DT01VAR0084490.html#q=butterscotch%2Bchai&lang=en_CA&start=1
Steepster Link https://steepster.com/teas/davidstea/93705-butterscotch-chai
YouTube Review https://youtu.be/9pd0HK7Xh2g
TikTok Review https://www.tiktok.com/@circuitswan/video/7163110884926065963?is_copy_url=1&is_from_webapp=v1
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DAVIDsTea Teabag Herbal Tea 'monster mash'

2022-11-06T21:38:00.005-05:00

Tea:

DAVIDsTea Teabag Herbal Tea 'monster mash'

Herbal Tisane (Tea is technically only from the camellia sinensis plant)

Steep:

212°F

6 min

Tasting Notes:

Dry Leaf Smell: spice, cinnamon, woody, clove

Steeped Tea Smell: cinnamon, clove, pumpkin

Flavor: cinnamon, wood, clove, ginger, sweet

Body: Medium

Aftertaste: clove

Liquor: translucent dark orange brown

Comments:

having just made pumpkin puree from scratch to put in coffee, it does. not have much flavor! so this is mostly pumpkin spice rooibos, and delicious

Post-Steep Additives:

honey

yumm dessert tea

Resteep:

did not work

Rating: 3/4 leaves

Leaf system:

1=Bleh! not again if it were free

2=Acceptable, if it were free or there were limited other tea options

3=I might purchase this tea from time to time, or select it while out

4=A staple in our cupboard from now on, I will purchase and keep purchasing

Steepster Link https://steepster.com/teas/davidstea/85602-monster-mash
YouTube Review https://youtu.be/vGPS9wGTA10
TikTok Review https://www.tiktok.com/@circuitswan/video/7163095291619527982?is_copy_url=1&is_from_webapp=v1
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Adagio Teas Loose Leaf Black Tea 'Bat Brew' - Adagio Teas Wicked Teas Halloween sampler set

2022-11-06T21:30:00.005-05:00

Adagio Teas Wicked Teas Halloween sampler set

Tea:

Adagio Teas Loose Leaf Black Tea 'Bat Brew'

Fire burn and cauldron bubble, our Bat Brew you're sure to guzzle! We've taken our Chocolate Chai to a new level by blending it with chocolate chips, resulting in an indulgent sweet treat. One sip and you'll feel like you've just raided the trick-or-treat bag... minus the guilt.

*Please note that when purchased individually, they do not contain sprinkles.

Moderate caffeine | Steep at 212° for 3 minutes.

Ingredients: Blended With Black Tea, Cinnamon Bark, Ginger Root, Cocoa Nibs, Natural Chocolate Flavor, Natural Cinnamon Flavor & Chocolate Chips

Steep:

3 tsp

500ml

212°F

3 min

kati loose tea system 12oz

Tasting Notes:

Dry Leaf Smell: spicy, clove, ginger, cardamom

Steeped Tea Smell: clove, cinnamon

Flavor: cinnamon clove spice masala chai

Aftertaste: astringent

Liquor: translucent dark red brown

Post-Steep Additives:

Sugar, milk

tasty masala chai...

Comments:

The packaging has no information about steeping or ingredients so I had to guess (later looked it up online)

not getting the chocolate

Resteep:

astringent, OK

Rating: 2/4 leaves

Leaf system:

1=Bleh! not again if it were free

2=Acceptable, if it were free or there were limited other tea options

3=I might purchase this tea from time to time, or select it while out

4=A staple in our cupboard from now on, I will purchase and keep purchasing

Purchase Link https://www.adagio.com/signature_blend/blend.html?blend=130946
Steepster Link https://steepster.com/teas/adagio-teas/85696-bat-brew
YouTube Review https://youtu.be/T-3G-DPFERI
TikTok Review https://www.tiktok.com/@circuitswan/video/7162262101929626926?is_from_webapp=v1&item_id=7162262101929626926
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DAVIDsTea Loose Leaf Herbal Tea 'Forever Nuts'

2022-11-03T21:36:00.009-04:00

Tea:

DAVIDsTea Loose Leaf and Teabag Herbal Tea 'Forever Nuts'

Herbal Tisane (Tea is technically only from the camellia sinensis plant)

Steep:

212°F

5 min

Mesh basket strainer

Tasting Notes:

Dry Leaf Smell: Roasted sweet nuts reminds me of Renaissance festivals

Steeped Tea Smell: Sweet roasted nuts

Flavor: Sweet, hint nutty

Liquor: Translucent pink ... Red?

Comments: Sadly never add good as it smells, but still tasty. Good with and without sweetener.

Resteep:

Does not resteep well

Rating: 3/4 leaves

Leaf system:

1=Bleh! not again if it were free

2=Acceptable, if it were free or there were limited other tea options

3=I might purchase this tea from time to time, or select it while out

4=A staple in our cupboard from now on, I will purchase and keep purchasing

Purchase Link https://www.davidstea.com/ca_en/tea/forever-nuts-tea/10179DT01VAR004019.html#q=forever%2Bnuts&lang=en_CA&start=1
Steepster Link https://steepster.com/teas/davidstea/10338-forever-nuts
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