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Cranberry Nut Muffin Green
This is a really great blend that's perfectly balanced. It has a light cranberry flavor that's tart and fruity and earthy, smooth nut flavor. The tea adds a mild base.
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Formosa Pouchong
A delicious tea. Full of lovely floral aromas and sweet, soft, and silky cup. Great for resteeping.
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Black Forest Cake
Very chocolatey cup. Not as much cherry flavor as I would like. It was overall a little bitter for me.
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Dancong Aria
Lots of flavors to the cup this tea makes. It also has a very nice floral aroma. Great oolong.
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Lemongrass Ginger
The lemon and ginger flavors go well together with the ginger adding a nice spiciness. Peppermint cools it down a bit. Very nice blend.
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mindful mint chai
Mint and green tea are wonderful partners. Adding a light, well-balanced blend of spices makes a great combination even better!
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Chocolate Chip
Chocolate flavored teas aren't my favorites in general. This blend does have a nice chocolatey flavor and probably would be better if sweetened and with a creamer. It was a little bitter without either.
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Spring Darjeeling
I really enjoyed the lovely floral aroma of this tea. It tastes of a tart green grape with a very smooth mouthfeel. The astringency at the finish was a bit too much for me though.
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Butterscotch
Delicious, smooth and creamy blend. Very aromatic also. A great dessert tea or one to use in recipes.
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Hsinchu Oriental Beauty
Delicious darker oolong. Some fruit flavors and aroma. Lots of spice to finish. Very unique and extra smooth cup.
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White Toasted Coconut
This makes a wonderful cup. Delicious white tea perfectly balanced with just the right amount of creamy coconut flavor.
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Wuyi Da Hong Pao
I absolutely adored this tea. It has many layers of flavor and nuances. A lovely peach flavor comes through well along with mineral tastes to balance it.
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bai hao yin zhen
Lovely white tea that's better on the second steep. Lightly aromatic with a smooth, full mouthfeel. Tastes of slightly under-ripe melon with a hint of sweetness and mineral.
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Arabica Mocha
This brews up with a lovely nutty, chocolate aroma. Its taste is rich and full with toasted hazelnuts and sweet cocoa.
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Capricorn
Fantastic blend of teas for a rich, malty and smooth cup. A little rose aroma tempts the palate, with luscious coconut and a little vanilla rounding it out. Really nice blend.
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Honeybush Pumpkin Chai
Wonderful sweet and spicy brew. None of the spices dominate and are well-blended. Not a lot of pumpkin flavor, but this is a delicious blend.
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Scorpio
This is a really interesting and unique blend. The black tea lends a strength to the cup with rooibos adding a woody sweetness. Chocolate flavors are bittersweet with a touch of vanilla adding a softness. Only a touch of fruitiness came through in my cup from the mango.
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Traditional Ti Kuan Yin
Lovely cup of oolong. Has a nice light floral aroma and a lush body to it. Very flavorful without any bitterness or grassiness.
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Libra
Delicious blend. The black tea is smooth and really rich with a bit of astringency. Chocolate flavor is prominent with just a touch of strawberry and the aroma of rose. Probably would be delightful with sweetener and cream.
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Ali Shan Special
Very nice lightly oxidized oolong. Smooth body and light floral aroma. Slightly vegetal and green taste with a light astringency to finish.
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Lemon Soleil
Delicious lemony blend. The tea is flavorful and if steeped at a slightly lower temperature, smooth and not bitter. The lemon flavoring is really more like a Meyer lemon. It's almost sweet with none of the acidic tanginess of regular lemons.
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Virgo
Fabulous blend. All the flavors come together nicely with none dominating. The white tea base is the perfect light tea for the blend. It's lightly aromatic with honey-like aroma from the chamomile and rose and a little bit of sweet summer fruit. The cup is smooth and absolutely delicious.
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PEACH
Lovely peach tea. The black tea lends a solid, smooth base with a touch of astringency but no bitterness. The peach flavor is just right--tasty and not too strong.
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Coconut Grove Pouchong
This is one of my favorite flavored oolongs. The tea is delicate and aromatic and perfectly matched with the smooth, soft coconut.
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Mango Melange
If you like fruity hibiscus teas, this one might be for you. I gave it a lower ranking as I didn't get any mango flavor from it, just a vague, undefinable fruit flavor. It's quite tart so would probably make a fine iced tea.
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Fujian Baroque
A favorite black tea with lots of cocoa flavor and no bitterness. Just a hint of astringency. Excellent every day tea.
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Leo
Chamomile and rooibos make great partners in this blend. The oolong tea adds a rich, smooth base. The orange flavor isn't overpowering, but the vanilla intensifies as it cools. Nice balance of flavors.
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Thai Tea
Very mild and not enough flavor. The aroma is nice, but the tea is a bit weak and the flavors would be overwhelmed with any addition of coconut milk.
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Cancer
White and green teas make a smooth, light base for the fruity flavors. Chamomile adds its honey sweetness and aroma, and the rooibos really sweetens the teapot. The pear flavor was a little stronger than the apricot and both had a nice aroma. Really tasty blend!
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Rooibos Orange
Delicious caffeine-free tea. The orange flavor and rooibos complement each other really well. Very nice cup!
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Green Rooibos Blueberry
Delicious! Juicy and sweet and a little tangy too. Nice light blueberry flavor.
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Wuyi Ensemble
What a lovely tea. It has a light, floral aroma. The flavors are a little toasty and smooth with a bit of mineral and some sweet fruit. Quite a variety of tastes as it cools and in subsequent brews.
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Gemini
This is a really delicious blend. The tea is smooth and silky and it has lots of peach flavor, but it doesn't overwhelm the tea. Lovely light rose aroma.
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English Breakfast
This is a perfect cup of English Breakfast tea. Smooth and rich with just enough astringency. A hint of cocoa and a lovely flavor. One of my favorites!
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Lemon Meringue Green
Great flavored green tea. The lemon is aromatic and tasty. The creme flavor smooths this into a creamy delight with a very nice, mild green tea base. Wonderful cup!
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Strawberry Tea
This blend brews up into a lovely, aromatic cup that smells just like fresh strawberries. The taste is jammy and sweet. Brewed at a slightly lower temperature, the bitterness of the Ceylon tea is kept at bay. It finishes with a nice, light astringency.
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Berry Creme Compote
This blend makes a gorgeous, clear pinkish red brew. It's base is of hibiscus so it's tart and tangy. The creme flavor adds a nice aroma and a smoothing influence. All the berries are here, with strawberry seeming to be the most prominent. This would surely be delicious iced and perhaps sweetened a tiny bit.
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Skinny Tea
This is a delicious blend of good for you ingredients. It's sweet and creamy and very smooth. Has just a little zip from the cinnamon. A great tea to have any day!
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Earl Grey Green
Nice, flavorful green tea without any harshness. Bergamot isn't one of my favorite flavors though. It's not overpowering here, but matches the tea nicely.
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Cream
Creamy aroma and flavor. The tea needs to be brewed at a lower temperature to ward off the Ceylon's bitterness. Astringent finish. Great for adding to blends!
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Decaf Earl Grey
Nice tea base. Smooth and flavorful. Strong bergamot flavoring, which isn't my favorite, but if you like Earl Grey teas, this is a nice one for evenings.
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Pisces
Really delicious blend. The chamomile makes a smooth, aromatic base for the bright citrus flavors. The white and black teas add some depth to the cup. Very nice blend!
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Peppermint
Very fresh, aromatic leaves. Brews up into a very minty cup with all the freshness of spring.
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Golden Turmeric Chai
Earthy and rich. Sweet and spicy. The turmeric grounds this lovely blend. Ginger and peppercorns add some spice that lingers and cinnamon adds it smooth sweetness. A wonderful blend.
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White Tangerine
Really nice flavored white tea. the tea is more full-bodied than most white teas so holds up really well to the tangerine flavor. Very light aroma of citrus, but solid flavor.
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Yerba Mate
Really nice tea. Starts out a little hay like with smoky and citrus flavors and mellows as it cools. Lots of interesting flavors as it's sipped.
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Happy Belly
Very smooth and full mouth-feel herbal blend with a nice flavor. Nicely sweet on its own.
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Kentucky Bourbon
Delicious blend of smooth, smoky tea tempered with caramel, apples and vanilla. Really tasty!
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Keemun Concerto
Really nice, smooth black tea. Has lots of interesting flavor notes to it. A little mineral and just the barest hint of smokiness, but rich and mellow without much astringency. Loved it plain but it was also good with a bit of oat milk.
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White Monkey
This is a fantastic green tea. It's smooth and rich and full-bodied. A slightly mineral taste with a hint of sweetness.
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Honeybush
Lovely smooth cup. Naturally sweet and full-bodied. Great base for lots of additions and other flavors like chocolate, vanilla or honey.
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Rooibos Vanilla
Wonderfully rich, sweet, woodsy, full-bodied with a lovely vanilla aroma. Very tasty and comforting.
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Maple Creme Oolong
Lots of sweet maple aroma, a bit lighter on the flavor. But a lovely oolong base and touches of cream and cinnamon make a really nice blend.
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Candy Apple
Nice, smooth black tea base with just enough astringency and no bitterness. Not much apple flavor, but a nice cinnamon taste.
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Irish Breakfast
Nice, rich, sturdy black tea, but not as full-flavored as I like for a black. A little malty but also a little too astringent for me.
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Rooibos Almond
Delicious, sweet cup of nutty goodness! The almond flavor and aroma are perfect and blend with the rooibos to make a really nice cup.
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Pu-erh Spice
Smooth and rich tea with lovely spices. The cinnamon lends a nice aroma and the ginger a warming heat. The anise is light and adds a little spark.
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Blackberry
Delicious black tea with lovely aroma of ripe blackberries. Smooth and sweet and fruity.
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Almond Oolong
The dark oolong is smooth and flavorful with an aromatic, nutty almond taste.
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Citrus Mate
Very nice, smooth yerba mate with a light, refreshing touch of citrus. Haven't tried it iced, but bet it's great that way too.
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Bonfire
Delicious blend of smoky, sweet, and spicy without being too much of anything. Really great cup!
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Cinnamon
Lovely cinnamon flavor, not too strong. Warm and sweet contrasting with the rich black tea with moderate astringency. Great balance.
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Vanilla Green
Really nice green tea base. Smooth and flavorful. The vanilla flavor tastes natural and sweet. I just prefer vanilla with black teas.
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Decaf Hazelnut Cinnamon Creme
Really delicious, comforting blend. Nutty aromas and flavor with just a touch of cinnamon to warm it up. Smooth and rich and perfect for cool evenings.
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Rooibos Cocomint
The rooibos gives a solid, sweet base to the chocolate and mint flavors. The mint is fresh and bright and very clean tasting.
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Rooibos Cinnamon Apple
Mild, earthy rooibos with light apple and warming cinnamon flavors.
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Hazelnut
Full-flavored tea with an aromatic hazelnut flavor. Smooth, rich and really nutty.
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Earl Grey Bravo
I'm not a fan of bergamot but if you are, this is a good one. Strong, smooth and full of orange flavor too.
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Jolly Roger
I'm not a fan of banana flavors, but still enjoyed this one a lot. The honeybush makes it naturally sweet, like a perfectly ripe banana.
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Gyokuro
Delicious green tea with a smooth mouthfeel. Tastes of cooked greens and doesn't have any bitterness.
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Yunnan Gold
Delicious tea! Smooth and soft with malty flavors, just a hint of astringency and no bitterness at all.
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Throat Therapy
A really nice herbal for cold and flu times as well as just any time. Sweet and smooth and tangy and soothing.
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Forest Berries
Mild, unspecific berry flavor. The black tea had a nice flavor but was too astringent for me.
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Toasted Mate
Nice smoky aroma to start that diminishes to a warm, nutty, chestnut flavor. Full-bodied with a very clean finish. Really enjoyable alternative to regular tea!
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Blood Orange
Very nice, tart cup with a beautiful color. Great summer tea, and wonderful iced.
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Conga
Nice rich, smooth black tea. Brewed at a lower temperature it wasn't bitter and had a nice amount of astringency. The fruit flavors were weak though, and not distinctively of any particular type. Tangy and citrusy a bit.
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Lavender Lemon
What a wonderful, tasty blend. Lemon is the strongest flavor, but it's smooth and a little sweet and not tangy or harsh at all. The cup is soft and soothing with a lavender aroma that doesn't overpower. Very nice!
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Papaya Pouchong
The oolong tea is very tasty: soft, full and flavorful without bitterness or grassy-green notes. But the papaya and fruit flavors didn't come through.
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White Tropics
Delightful white tea with lots of flavor. The tea has no bitterness. Pineapple is the star flavor with coconut adding a rich, smoothness to the cup. Very nice!
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Key Lime Herbal
Odd lime flavor and very, very tart. Perhaps would be better with sweetener but I prefer my teas without and this was just too sour for me.
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Decaf Peach
Really yummy, juicy peach flavor in a great decaf black tea. The tea has just enough astringency and no bitterness like Adagio's caffeinated version. Delicious!
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Bella Luna Blue
Tasty lemon and blueberry tea that's a brilliant shade of blue--until you add lemon juice and turn it a vibrant purple!
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Kukicha
This yellow-green cup is delicious and easy to drink. It's smooth, soft and buttery with a full mouthfeel, little astringency and great flavors. Tastes of green vegetables and seaweed with a clean, lingering finish. Definitely a favorite!
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Wild Strawberry
Brewed hot, it makes a beautiful rosy red cup. Nice strawberry aroma, but not much strawberry flavor. Tart and a little sweet. Probably better cold brewed and served iced.
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Silver Needle
Delicious sweet white tea with a very smooth, soft, buttery mouthfeel. Delicate floral aroma and gentle astringency. Very nice!
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Hibiscus Black
Hibiscus is great, but not my favorite with black tea. This tea is quite bitter.
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Hibiscus
I love hibiscus, but not with this black tea. The tea was flavorful but quite bitter.
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Cherry
Nice black tea base; quite astringent but not bitter. Aroma of cherries, but tastes mostly of blackberries in the new blend. A little rose flavor.
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Green Rooibos Bonita
Naturally sweet and velvety smooth green rooibos provides a fabulous base for a medley of fruit flavors. Peach comes out first, then strawberry and just a hint of orange in this delicious blend.
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Decaf Orange
Nice base tea with lots of flavor. Light astringency and no bitterness. Lovely aroma of oranges with a light taste of sweet orange.
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Watermelon Cooler
Quite sweet and a little tart. Tastes just like watermelon! Light and refreshing, even hot.
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Peach Serenity
Wonderful, peachy tisane. Lots of sweet peach flavor with a hint of pineapple and the honey-like flavor of chamomile. Soft and velvety cup. Very nice!
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Decaf Tropics
Great decaf! Smooth and rich with lots of pineapple and coconut aroma and flavor.
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Citron Green
Nice light green tea without any bitterness or raw grassy taste. Sweet citrus flavor without tartness. Smooth and silky with a clean finish.
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Green Rooibos Key West
Green rooibos's sweet taste is the perfect base for these tropical flavors. Very nice!
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Mango Green
Light, moderately astringent green tea with a dry finish. The mango isn't overpowering and adds a nice, sweet fruity flavor.
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Summer Rose
Very aromatic of lovely roses. The Ceylon tea is not my favorite; it is a little bitter even when brewed at a lower temperature. But makes a nice contrast to the rose.
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Dewy Cherry
Very nice cherry flavor. Tart and sweet with a beautiful red color in the cup.
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White Fuzzy Navel
Wonderful summertime blend. The white tea is a delicate taste, with loads of sweetness added by the rooibos. Peach is the dominant flavor with orange adding a little sparkle. A favorite for sure!
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Coconut
Brewed at a lower temperature, the bitterness of the Ceylon tea is warded off. Once brewed a nice, sweet coconut aroma comes out. The coconut flavor is mild but very tasty.
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Darjeeling Puttabong Summer
Very smooth but light black tea with a mild but full flavor. Only a little astringency hot, but more pronounced as it cools.
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Fruit Medley
Beautiful ruby-red cup with lots of fruity flavor. Mostly strawberry and cherry with the tartness of hibiscus. A touch of lemon. Tart and fruity hot.
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Samurai Mate
Nice chai blend with sweet cinnamon and almond aroma. Tastes of the spices, but not much fruit. Nice pick-me-up tea!
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Decaf Vanilla
Really nice decaf. No bitterness and just the right amount of astringency with a delicious, sweet vanilla taste. Great evening tea and was very good iced.
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White Grapefruit
The dry tea smelled deliciously of grapefruit, but the aroma disappeared once brewed. Had very little grapefruit flavor also, but the tea was very nice.
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Kona Pineapple
Loved this one as a cold-brewed iced tea. It's sweet and tart and full of yummy pineapple flavor.
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Honeybush Wild Berry
Smooth, soft base of honeybush with sweet fruit and light floral aroma. A great caffeine free treat.
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Calypso Green
Really delicious tea! Smooth, slightly mineral green tea with fruit flavors.
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Orange
The Ceylon tea is very bitter and lingeringly astringent. Brewed at 190°, it still was bitter. The orange flavoring isn't too strong, but tastes a bit off. Just not to my taste I guess.
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Citrus Mint Green
Great blend! Smooth, mellow green tea base with bright and snappy spearmint and fresh lemon flavors.
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Dragon Fruit Dream
Really nice herbal blend. It has a light floral aroma and a tangy-sweet flavor. Pineapple seems to be a big player here, but the fruity dragon fruit competes for top honors. Loved it hot, but am sure it would fabulous iced as well.
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Pina Colada
Nice herbal blend. A little too tart for me, but good strong flavor. Coconut flavor is mild, and the pineapple is a little weak.
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Decaf Mango
Really nice decaf tea. The Ceylon tea has great flavor but is not a bit bitter and has just enough astringency. The aroma is of mangoes and almost floral and the cup tastes of smooth tea and sweet mangoes.
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Guizhou Twist
What a delicious tea! It has a light seaweed taste, but the mouthfeel is very smooth. No harsh green notes here. Really enjoyable cup.
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Berry Blues
Quite tart, hibiscus based tisane. Makes a very pretty ruby cup. Blueberry flavor is spot on, but not too intense.
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Decaf Raspberry
Nice raspberry aroma and taste, but the Ceylon tea is too bitter and astringent for me.
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Grapefruit Oolong
The oolong tea is so very smooth and soft. Lovely grapefruit aroma, with slightly less flavor, but a lasting taste of the tart fruit lingers.
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Grapefruit
Deliciously flavored tea! The aroma is pure grapefruit that will wake up your senses. Brewed at a slightly lower temperature, the black tea is wonderfully flavorful without any bitterness. There is just the right amount of astringency to match the spot-on grapefruit flavor. Really enjoyed this one and it's a perfect morning cup.
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Cherry Green
Smooth green tea with tasty cherry flavor. Dry, astringent finish but very refreshing.
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White Darjeeling
Nice flavor for a white tea. Very faint floral aromas that improved as the cup cooled. Dry, astringent finish.
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Raspberry Patch
Tangy and fruity. Nice raspberry flavor with lots of tart hibiscus as the base.
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Hojicha
This is a wonderful, comforting cup of tea. It's roasty and toasty and very smooth with no bitterness. It has a good amount of mineral flavor and an almost honey-like taste. Light astringency to finish leaving its flavor to linger in the mouth.
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Decaf Strawberry
Nice strawberry aroma and flavor. The tea has no bitterness and light astringency.
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Blueberry
Lightly fruity blend. The tea comes through very well, with just a touch of blueberry.
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Earl Grey Lavender
None of these ingredients are ones I prefer, but they are skillfully blended to work very nicely together. If you like bergamot and lavender, this is a good blend if brewed at a lower temperature to prevent the Ceylon's bitterness from coming out too much.
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Pu-Erh Poe
Very dark, rich cup. Extremely smooth with no astringency or bitterness. Tastes like a damp day in a forest walking on leaves--earthy and warm and nicely smoky.
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Green Rooibos
Very nice herbal tisane. Brews up to a very smooth cup with a sweet taste. Great alone or as a base for other herbs, tea or flavorings.
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Ali Shan
A greener oolong with a lovely floral aroma, smooth mouth feel and delicious flavor.
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Pi Lo Chun
The floral aroma is quite light in my CommuniTEA cup. It brews up pale with a full body and distinctive green taste. It's interestingly sweet, with hints of mineral and wisps of smoke. Quite astringent on the finish.
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Ginger
Very nice ginger flavor and aroma. The base tea is a little too astringent for me, but the bitterness can be minimized by brewing at a lower than boiling temperature. The ginger isn't spicy hot here, just very flavorful.
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Raspberry Green
Nicely flavored green tea. The tea is smooth and has a nice full body for a green. The raspberry flavor is a little tart and very fruity. Nice fruity aroma.
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Jasmine Silver Needle
Not being a fan of jasmine teas, I was pleasantly surprised to really enjoy this tea. The white tea is very tasty and balanced well with the aroma and taste of the jasmine flowers. The cup is smooth and silky and finishes crisply.
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Ooooh Darjeeling
A lovely tea. The aroma is pure honey and it has a light fruity taste, very smooth mouth feel with good body and a light astringency to finish. Very nice!
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Decaf Blueberry
Very nice tea with a hint of bitterness and a touch of astringency to make it quite flavorful. The aroma of blueberries is a bit stronger than the flavor, but it tastes great, and a little sweet, balancing the tea very well.
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Turmeric Bliss
This brews up to a very pale yellow cup. Very little turmeric flavor (or color). Didn't taste any of the ginger, cinnamon, mango or peppercorns. Tastes of only orange. The aroma smells very soapy.
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Yunnan Noir
This is a wonderful black tea. It's smooth and rich and full-flavored without a hint of bitterness.
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Thai Chai
Excellent chai blend! It's not as robust as say a Masala Chai, but the tropical lemongrass and coconut really make for a special, aromatic blend. Very well-balanced with all flavors playing well together and none dominating.
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Hunan Gold
Brews up to a nice gold color. Not a lot of aroma, but very flavorful. Tastes of nice green tea without harshness or grassiness. Distinct white grape flavor, with sweetness, but finishes very dry with some astringency. Refreshing.
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Scottish Breakfast
This is a really great breakfast blend. It's strong, assertive and quite complex. It has a moderate amount of astringency but is not bitter.
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White Ayurvedic Chai
Warming, gentle chai. The white tea is balanced with less spices than usual in a chai. Tastes and smells mostly of cinnamon and cloves. Unfortunately the tropical flavors did not come through at all.
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Chocolate
Has a rich chocolate taste, but isn't strongly flavored. The base tea is quite astringent. I would probably like it better blended with other teas.
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Tea-tox
Really nice blend. The rooibos and roots lend a grounded, earthy vibe with a smooth mouthfeel. The cinnamon isn't prominent, but adds some warmth. The main flavor and aroma is peppermint and it also leaves a clean, fresh aftertaste. Very nice blend.
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Rooibos Lemon Cloud
Really delicious rooibos blend. It's earthy, a little nutty and full of vanilla and lemon flavor and aroma. A new favorite!
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Pomegranate Green
Nice green tea. Very smooth and soft mouthfeel. Just enough astringency. No grassy or harsh flavors. The pomegranate flavor was very mild.
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White Strawberry Basil
Tried this one in a CommuniTEA packet. Very nice blend. Smooth, tart and soft and a little sweet with a nice strawberry aroma. Slightly anise tasting basil flavor, and really tasty.
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Ginger Peach
Has a nice peachy aroma in the dry blend. Once brewed the peach/apricot flavor was pretty weak, with the ginger taking over. I'm not a fan of the base Ceylon tea, but it's better if brewed at a lower temperature. Quite astringent on the finish.
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Teaster Marshmallow
Nice green rooibos tisane. Very smooth with a hint of apricot and vanilla.
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Spearmint
Very nice mint! It's bold, and bright and smooth. The aroma will lift your spirits for sure.
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Passionfruit Tango
Very interesting herbal blend. The dry ingredients smell very candy like, fruity and sweet. It brews up into a bright, deep red that's crystal clear. Would be really pretty over ice. When hot the aroma is predominantly of cinnamon. It tastes mostly of hibiscus and cinnamon with some lemongrass and is quite tart, but with a hint of sweet. The fruit flavor is definitely a background taste.
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Gaucho Mate Chai
The mate taste doesn't come through very well over the spices. The predominant flavor was of cloves. No bitterness though.
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Chocolate Chai
Makes a nice ginger and cinnamon chai. I don't taste the chocolate, but it probably is lending some smoothness and richness to the cup. No bitterness at all here. Brewed at 200° for a little longer than recommended to try to draw out some chocolate flavor, 7 minutes.
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Casablanca Twist
Very refreshing mint tea. The darjeeling base gives it a nice rounded, full and rich taste. The peppermint tastes fresh and jaunty with a nice aroma. Great blend!
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Daydream
This tisane has a lot of aromas and flavors going on! Minty, fruity, floral and tangy all mixed up in a wonderful cup.
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Foxtrot
Very nice chamomile and peppermint flavors mellowed by the rooibos. Not a fan of the vanilla taste though.
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White Eternal Spring
Really excellent blend. All the components mesh really well together. The white tea base holds up the fruity flavor and the touch of floral. Very nicely blended. A touch of astringency at the finish makes it very refreshing.
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Rooibos Caramel
Nice caramel aroma. Not very much flavor though. Probably would come through better if sweetened or creamer added. Smooth and delicious.
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White Strawberry
Very nice light tea, with sweet aroma and tastes of vanilla and strawberries. Really enjoyable.
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Apricot Green
Light, tasty green tea. The dry tea smells just like apricots, but the taste isn't very strong. The tea is still nice though. Pale liquor that's smooth and silky with a light green flavor.
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Formosa Oolong
I prefer the less oxidized oolongs from Taiwan, but this an interesting cup. Mineral tastes with dry, brown leaves. Moderate astringency. Richly flavored.
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Currant
Brewed at a lower temperature, the Ceylon tea did not get bitter. The dry leaves smell nicely of berries, but the brewed tea has a light berry flavor. Doesn't taste like fresh currants really though. Light astringency at the finish.
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Ti Kuan Yin
Really delicious oolong. Lightly floral with a soft, full mouthfeel and a light mineral taste. Not grassy at all. Slight astringency at the finish making it a clean and refreshing cup. Holds up exceptionally to multiple infusions.
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Mocha Nut Mate
Didn't taste any chocolate but it has a nice nutty flavor and hazelnut aroma. Smooth but the mate overwhelms the flavors with an earthy almost musty flavor.
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Chamomile
Wonderfully fragrant and full-bodied tisane. The flowers are large and not crushed. Sweet and very flavorful. This is an excellent quality of chamomile.
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Jasmine Yin Hao
Beautiful jasmine aroma, with a very strong jasmine flavor. A little sweet when hot, with a nice astringency to finish.
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Peach Oolong
Really nice oolong with a great peach aroma and taste. Nice body with a rich, nutty flavor to the tea. Peach flavor isn't overwhelming, but adds a tasty fruity touch.
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Jasmine Phoenix Pearls
Very nice, smooth green tea with aromatic jasmine. I really liked the tea, and enjoyed three infusions.
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Chili Lime Green
Wonderful, aromatic blend. Smells of fresh lemon and lime and coconut. Smooth green tea base, without grassiness or too much astringency. The chili adds some zip, but not too much.
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Chocolate Chai Pu Erh
Mild tea, mild spices. Tasted mostly cinnamon, a little cardamom and lots of clove. Didn't get much chocolate, but it probably contributed to the smoothness.
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Peach Bellini
Unfortunately this one didn't hit the mark for me. The fruit flavors were missing except for the peach flavor which tasted very artificial with a chemical odor. Without any base tea, or herb, it was very one note.
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Sleeping Dragon
My CommuniTEA cup today didn't taste much like the description but was still very nice. A somewhat grassy, vegetal tea with spinach flavors and lots of mineral at the finish. No smokiness or fruit was tasted. Brewed at 180° for 3 minutes.
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Lemongrass
Delicious tisane with a strong lemon aroma and wonderful, naturally sweet lemon flavor. No bitterness or savory tastes. Just a nice lemon cup.
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Jasmine Chun Hao
Very nice jasmine aroma. Astringent, but smooth mouthfeel with a nice green tea flavor. Dry finish. I brewed at 180°.
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Valentines
2/14/23 - This year's batch of Ceylon tea is much better. It has a touch of astringency and a hint of bitterness, but it's tasty and well-balanced. the chocolate flavor comes through nicely.
2/15/21 - Even brewed at a lower temperature, the Ceylon tea gets bitter. Nice chocolate aroma and taste though. Strawberry tastes artificial to me. Just not my cup I guess.
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White Peach
Wonderful, delicate white tea with ripe, sweet peach flavor. No bitterness at all, with a little astringency to finish. Very enjoyable.
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Cha Cha
Definitely need to get more of this one! Each ingredient's flavor comes through and combined, they make a wonderful tisane to enjoy any time of day.
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Spiced Apple Chai
Really smooth, lightly spiced chai. The apple flavor really comes through and with a little sugar would taste just like mulled cider. No bitterness and only a tiny bit of astringency from the tea. Nice comforting blend.
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Ceylon Sonata
Very nice Ceylon. Not bitter, nice and smooth with just enough astringency.
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Fujian Orchid
Nice floral oolong. Brews into a green-gold liquor. Very aromatic of flowers. The taste is smooth, tiny bit of mineral taste, and a green flavor. Clean finish and very refreshing.
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Rooibos
Very nice, naturally sweet caffeine free cup. Soft, full mouthfeel and very satisfying.
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Sencha Overture
Very nice, full-bodied green tea. Tastes like green veggies and some minerals from the sea. Not overly raw grassy. Very refreshing with a nice astringency to finish. Satisfying cup. I could drink this every day.
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Melonberry Green
Just not my cup of tea I guess. The green tea didn't come through as much as I would have liked, although it was a very nice tea flavor without lots of grassiness and little astringency. The watermelon is an odd flavor in tea for me, but it was very much present, along with the sweet berry taste. Probably better iced; I only had it hot.
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Pu-erh Hazelberry
Delightful tea. Smooth, smooth, smooth. Not a trace of bitterness or astringency. Very rich with light berry notes and lots of hazelnut flavor.
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GET CLEAN - NO. 7 HERB TEA FOR DETOXING
Really enjoy this herbal blend. It's flavored with almond and vanilla and is very smooth with a full body. A favorite evening tea.
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Tiger Eye
Tastes strongly of caramel, with some chocolate and a nice black tea base. The tea isn't bitter, and has just a little astringency.
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Milk Oolong
These very tightly rolled leaves unfurl into full leaves, filling the teapot. Full, rich and creamy mouthfeel. Initial sips had a light mineral and sodium taste, but the remainder were of a delicate flavor. Very little aroma of the leaves or in the cup, but a very nice oolong.
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Mandarin Green
Delicious, mild green tea perfectly paired with a light citrus. The tea is not grassy or harsh at all; it's very smooth. The citrus added is just a touch so it doesn't overwhelm the tea. Very nice balance of flavors.
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Tropical Coconut
Beautifully fragrant and exceptionally tasty tea. The oolong tea is delicate, but makes a great base for the added fruits. The aroma is of the tea, a little fruit and some coconut. And the taste is just wonderful: light, but rich mouthfeel oolong with some sweet pineapple, and earthy-sweet coconut.
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Blackberry Sage Oolong
Very nice blend. Lightly fruity, with sage being the predominant flavor along with the tea.
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Jump Start
What an unusual blend! It has a pleasantly soft smoky aroma. The tea and mate blend well and make a cup without a hint of bitterness that is rich and complex and malty.
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Decaf Spice
This is a very nice spiced, but not spicy black tea. The Ceylon tea is not astringent, and the spices are well-balanced. Very nice for when caffeine isn't needed.
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Double Ginger
Very nice, spunky ginger tea with some peppercorn zing. Didn't taste the fruit ingredients, but would be nice with lemon or honey or maybe mixed with black tea.
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Honeybush Hazelnut
What a wonderful smooth, full-bodied cup. Sweet with honeybush and toasty and nutty with hazelnut. It's very aromatic and rich in taste.
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Rooibos Vanilla Chai
Very aromatic spices. A bit spicier than most with lots of ginger and cloves. Not a lot of vanilla flavor and an odd orange flavor shows up that I didn't care for. But still a wonderful, caffeine-free chai.
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Dragonwell
Very aromatic tea. Tastes of roasted grains a bit with a mineral, sea taste. Very dry, astringent finish.
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Assam Melody
Really like this one! It makes a nice strong, malty cup but is not bitter at all. Just a little astringency at the finish.
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White Blueberry
Very aromatic and delicious flavored tea. The blueberry flavor is delightful melded with the crisp, delicate white tea. Slightly astringent finish. Yummy!
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Almond
The Ceylon tea base is just too bitter for me. Brewed at 212 for 4 minutes. Very astringent also. The almond flavor is very subtle.
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Summer Night
Aroma of artificial orange. Very faint flavor of orange and some mint. Artificial aftertaste. Tried as a sample packet so perhaps some bits were missing.
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Pu-erh Tahiti
Fabulous blend. It's lightly floral, fruity, earthy and very, very smooth. No hint of bitterness or astringency. Love this one!
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Matcha Mate Grapefruit
Perfect blend for me. It brews up to a dark yellow, cloudy cup with a hint of green. The aroma of grapefruit is lovely and invigorating. The taste of grapefruit comes through but is not overpowering. Mate and tea are blended together to make a very smooth mouthfeel with a bit of astringency to finish the sip. Very clean tasting with no grassy flavors. I've found a new favorite!
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Raspberry
Aroma of the dry tea is strong and candy-like and smells just like raspberries. When brewed at 212 for 3 minutes, the black tea was a bit too strong for me. It's very astringent leaving a dry mouth finish. The raspberry flavor is a little sweet and also quite tart and very tasty.
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Silver Sprout
Very nice, mellow green tea. Has a very smooth mouthfeel, a tiny bit of smokiness and is a touch sweet. Just a bit of mineral flavor and clean astringency. Brews to a beautiful yellow, slightly green color.
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Rooibos Earl Grey
A very pretty blend with the rusty red rooibos and the blue cornflowers. Lighter than usual bergamot flavor and a little orange flavor. Good if you're looking for a decaf Earl Grey, but not a favorite of mine.
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Rooibos Nutcracker
This tea is really scrumptious. It's rich, and naturally sweet with a full-body. All the flavors come through with the caramel and nuttiness dominating. A wonderful, caffeine-free treat.
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Honeybush Blueberry Pancake
Nice smooth tea with most prominent flavor of maple, like in a maple-flavored syrup, not the real thing. Light blueberry taste.
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Masala Chai
Great classic chai flavor. Lots of spice, but not one dominating the others; blended very well. I enjoyed this by itself, and also with a little oat milk. Be sure to use enough tea to make it strong!
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Christmas
Spices are a bit lighter in this than other blends. But no one flavor dominates which is nice. The base tea is quite bitter and astringent though, so not my favorite.
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White Chai
Loved this blend of tea, spices and fruit. Everything is nicely balanced for a pale cup of sweet, spicy, and fruity flavors. Very nice!
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Yuletide Toddy
Very nice, fruity, tart tea with a hint of spice. Probably great iced, too.
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Cocomint Green
The green tea in this has a fairly strong vegetal/savory flavor. It is a bit too strong for the mint and chocolate flavors. The mint is delicious. The chocolate tastes a little off or artificial.
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Chestnut
Wonderful, earthy tea. Not bitter at all, and would be wonderful as a base to a blend with other flavors, but is great all by itself.
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Honeybush Mango
The perfect pairing of flavors with sweet and smooth honeybush and juicy, tangy sweet mango. Very nice blend.
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Gingerbread
Very astringent black tea with little gingerbread flavor, although the aroma was nice. Clove flavor strong.
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Vanilla Oolong
The oolong tea is nice, very smooth. Almost no vanilla aroma or flavor though.
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Spiced Green
Lightly spiced green tea. Didn't taste any orange flavor; mostly tasted of clove, but was very nice.
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Pomegranate Grove
A delicious and sprightly herbal. It's a fabulous fuchsia color with tart and sweet and tangy and warming notes. Smells of spiced cider, but tastes of pomegranate and hibiscus.
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Pu-erh Chorange
Really enjoyed the smooth, mellow pu-ehr used in this blend. The orange and chocolate aromas are nice, but there was almost no chocolate taste. The orange flavoring tasted ok, but left an artificial aftertaste for me.
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Golden Flower
This is a wonderful oolong with a light flavor, buttery mouthfeel and lovely floral aromas. A second infusion is nearly as good.
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Earl Grey Moonlight
Smooth tea. The vanilla and creme take the edge off the bergamot flavor.
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Green Assam
2021 CommuniTEA sample - Tastes like a totally different tea. Lovely floral aroma with a bit of smokiness. Nice green tea flavor without harsh grassiness. Makes an odd pinkish-orange cup, but is quite smooth with a nice amount of astringency.
2020 - Very smoky. Very little green tea flavor and no fruity or floral notes at all.
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Earl Grey Bella Luna
Smooth black tea taste. A little coconut initially, but overwhelming bergamot. Added honey, but then the coconut disappeared and the tanginess of the citrus became prominent.
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Cucumber White
Too light for me; could barely taste any flavor in it. If it was stronger, I'd probably love it.
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Honeybush Vanilla
The honeybush seems to be either just weak or old. Vanilla flavor has an artificial taste and aroma to it. Not terrible, but somehow off.
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MILK OOLONG FULL-LEAF
Absolutely love this rich, smooth tea. It has an amazing fruity, slightly floral aroma and tastes great. Very creamy and soft without any hint of grassiness or bitter.
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Lychee Rose Green
Really enjoyable, light floral tea. The green tea's flavor is nicely balanced with the fruity lychee and the floral rose. A winner for sure!
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Minty Comfort
Love this unusual mint blend. It has a lovely forest taste to it with a little astringency.
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MINT MEDLEY
This is a wonderful mint tea and one I drink frequently, hot and cold. It's very refreshing and uplifting without caffeine. The lemon, hibiscus and rose hips add some tartness and bright spots to the perfect mix of peppermint and spearmint. And it's inexpensive! If you like mint, you'll love this one.
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Sagittarius
I'm not a big fan of Earl Grey teas but the bergamot is a supporting player here and not overwhelming. Upon opening the tin, the scent of raspberry is very enjoyable and does not have the artificial smell many teas do. Makes you want to brew a cup immediately! The taste is lightly fruity with a touch of floral and balanced beautifully. Really enjoyed this one even though I expected not to!
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Honey Vanilla Chamomile
A very nice blend that's soothing and smooth. Great for a relaxing break. Has a nice aroma.
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GREEN TEA BAGS
Light, slightly bitter tea. Good iced though, inexpensive and easy to find.
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Decaf Sweet Coconut Thai Chai
Really enjoy this one with the flavorful spices and coconut. Very nice tea.
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Sugar Cookie Sleigh Ride
Not much flavor at all and very bland. Tried steeping two bags per cup, but it didn't improve. Too subtle for me.
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Calm Chamomile
Mellow chamomile tea . Not as much aroma as I'd like. Interesting mix of light flavors.
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Wild Berry Zinger
My favorite of the Celestial Seasonings Zinger varieties. The tart hibiscus shines with lots of berry flavor as well. Makes a beautiful red tea.
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Chamomile Citrus Tea Pouches
Very nice chamomile blend. The other ingredients are added in just the right proportions to not overpower the chamomile, but they add lots of flavor. Very fresh tasting.
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Fairy Tales (bags)
The Sleeping Beauty tea is wonderful. A delicate floral aroma. Makes an orange-amber tea that is very smooth, naturally sweet and it doesn't have even a hint of bitterness. A new favorite for me.
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SWEET DREAMS TEA BAGS
The mint really brings a brightness to the chamomile and the hibiscus adds a little tanginess. One of my favorite inexpensive teas for drinking any time throughout the day. Doesn't make me sleepy.