Tor-Elias Johnson
User's reviews
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Skinny Tea
Exceedingly smooth and lightly sweet with unique rich flavor. Personally I didn't find it to be more effective as a system cleanse than most other teas, but I'd still recommend it just for the taste.
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Turmeric Bliss
Surprisingly sweet and tangy with a strong undercurrent of spice. A great help in relaxing a sinus blockage, and still delightful to drink when feeling well, too!
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Papaya Pouchong
The fruit flavor is subtler than I would have expected, but the flavor is good nonetheless, more of a floral than anything. Very smooth and light - it's easy drinking.
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White Eternal Spring
Very fruity and floral with a crisp light white tea as the foundation. Tastes refreshing either hot or iced.
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Earl Grey Decaf Tea
Well, it's decaf, so don't expect the world from it. But this is a reliable, flavorful staple to keep on hand for when you just need a basic cup of tea, without the caffeine.
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Get Some Zzzs-No. 5 Herb Tea for Rest
Love the nuances in flavor from the blend of herbs, mint, and citrus. Full-bodied but light and sweet. I haven't noticed it induces sleep more than any other tea but it is a very soothing and relaxing blend.
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Tea-tox
A really delightful herbal blend. Tastes like a mix of mint with a kind of ginger cookie flavor profile. There's a strong undercurrent of sweetness while staying very light and refreshing overall.
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Pumpkin Spice
Strong, aromatic, and bittersweet with emphasis on spice rather than pumpkin, which suits me fine. I would love a little more of the cardamom, but it's my favorite flavor so I'm biased.
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CHAMOMILE HERBAL TEA
This is a very smooth, rich, and flavorful chamomile. Not at all "weedy" tasting like some can be.
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Blackberry Sage Oolong
I've become a big fan of oolongs recently and I've loved other blackberry sage teas I've had, so I was very excited to try this one, sure I would love it. While it's unobjectionable, I have to admit I was rather disappointed. I couldn't taste much berry flavor at all, and the oolong didn't have as much character as I would hope for. While I'd happily drink this tea again, I doubt I'd buy it.
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SWEET DREAMS TEA BAGS
This is one of my favorite bagged herbals. I love the mix of mint and chamomile. Doesn't make me sleepy at all, but it is very pleasant and relaxing and soothes my throat when I'm sick.
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White Fuzzy Navel
Light but still full of character. The orange and peach flavors are well balanced. The white tea mostly dominates the rooibos, but there are still some earthy notes to be found.
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SCOTTISH BREAKFAST TEA BAGS
Candidly, this tea doesn't quite measure up to the other Scottish Breakfast teas I've had (all sold as loose tea) - it lacks something of the full-bodied flavor I've come to expect. On the plus side, however, having a favorite variety available in bagged form is very convenient for travel. And despite not being the best, it's still more than adequate.
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Mango Melange
Fruity herbals aren't always my thing, but this is one I truly enjoyed. Despite the name, the mango flavor isn't quite as strong as the hibiscus, though it's definitely present. As an iced tea it's great mixed with juice and seltzer for a fizzy punch.
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Key Lime Herbal
Unfortunately I can't find much favorable to say about this one. The "key lime" flavoring overpowers everything else, in a way that is somehow simultaneously bitter/astringent and cloyingly sweet. Not the crisp, light tartness I had hoped for. One redeeming quality is it works okay in small quantities as a flavor addition to a strong black tea, especially when iced.
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Autumn Mist Green
This tea surprised me with the strong caramel in its aroma and flavor. I'm not sure that communicates autumn to me, but it's a pleasant tea for any season. The green tea taste is masked by the sweetness, so this could be worth a try for those who don't normally like to drink greens.
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Melonberry Green
A pleasantly light and fruity blend. The green tea base has a delicate grassy taste that I quite enjoy.
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Lemon Meringue Green
The creamy dessert taste is a little odd with a green tea, but all the flavor elements are well balanced. If you're a fan of milk tea (I'm not), you'll likely enjoy this a lot. All in all, a good blend, just not for me.
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Cancer
Light and complex with strong floral notes. Easy to drink as a routine go-to tea but special enough that it feels like a little treat. It would likely make a superb iced tea, though I haven't tried it that way yet.
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Wuyi Da Hong Pao
I tried this tea on a whim as it was on sale and it immediately became a new favorite! The insistent earthy flavor evokes autumn rain to me. This tea is complex and full of character, which doesn't diminish on a second steeping. Not an on-the-go tea for the travel mug - you'll want to take the time to savor this one.
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Yuletide Toddy
I can't say I cared for this one much at all. I think having so many strong fruit and spice flavors with no real body under them just doesn't work for me. This tea is very good mixed 50/50 with a plain Ceylon tea though.
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Christmas
I got this tea as part of a winter sampler set and it was my favorite of the bunch. It doesn't have much to differentiate it from a typical Constant Comment-type tea, but that tea is a classic for a reason: it's great! You can't go wrong with a balanced combo of strong black tea, citrus, and spice.
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Pomegranate Grove
As far as fruity herbals go this one is well balanced, and works well served hot or iced. I didn't find it quite robust enough for my taste though.
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Conga
Pleasant and robust. The fruity notes are not as strong as I expected based on the aroma from opening the pouch, but that's okay. The black tea base is smooth and makes a solid foundation for the more delicate fruity notes. I did notice that my pouch of tea didn't have as many raspberry, apple, and mango pieces as are shown in the picture, so your mileage may vary if your sample of the blend has a different composition.