Fortunes, Blueberry Vanilla

Fortunes, Blueberry Vanilla
7

Bottom Line:
Don't add mix-ins

A deliciously tea. Not an overly intense flavor, there's just the right amount. I would probably love this tea even more if I liked blueberry. It feels smooth and good going down the throat, but not so good sitting in my stomach. There is only a light, barely noticeable aftertaste of ceylon, however if you drink too much too fast then you will definitely notice it. This tea is good hot, but I wouldn't recommend it as an iced tea. If you're the kind of person who likes to add milk/honey/sugar/ or something to tea, then this isn't the one for you. I can't imagine it going well with any of those.

Oregon Chai, The Original

Oregon Chai, The Original Chai Tea Latte (dry) Mix
9

Bottom Line:
My favorite spending splurge

Minus points for being so expensive, though it is cheaper direct from the website or in bulk, and is still much cheaper than a cup from a coffee shop. If it weren't for the price, this would be a perfect 10.

A nice blend of chai, good enough for me to drink it often. I can taste a bit more of the black tea than I would like, but it is still good. Flavorful and thick thanks to the milk and honey contained within.

This tea proves that unlike instant latte coffees, instant powdered tea latte mix can be delicious.

Fortunes, Peach Apricot

Fortunes, Peach Apricot
8

Bottom Line:
Great for a ceylon

A good ceylon tea (and I usually don't like ceylon very much). The apricot is easy to taste, there is a hint of peach. Flavorful, and good as a hot or iced tea. Another straight-forward, as it promised tea. Smooth, pleasant, no after taste. Light and easy to digest with no kick. The flavors give it just enough to prevent it from being bland.

Health and Heather, Rosehip and Hibiscus

Health & Heather, Rosehip & Hibiscus
8

Bottom Line:
Flavored EXACTLY as promised

Exactly as promised in every way. The package says no artificial anything, with 50% hibiscus and 50% Rosehip. It also says robust and full flavored. This is quite possibly the first product I have ever had that is exactly 100% as promised. My initial reaction is that it is quite tasty. Unfortunately, the tea changes flavor after some time passes, not for the better, though it is still good. Once it steeps its nice, thick and syrupy, making it good for a sore throat.

Yogi Tea, Vanilla Hazelnut

Yogi Tea, Vanilla Hazelnut
7

Bottom Line:
I hate stevia

A medium light tea blend full of spices such as cinnamon, this is quite sweet and tasty, as well as very aromatic. Of course, the excess of spices makes the tea something I wouldn't drink everyday, but it would be good as a treat.

Minus multiple points for using stevia.

A Cup of Colorado, Mile High Tea

A Cup of Colorado, Mile High Tea
5

Bottom Line:
Very filling

This ceylon tea smells a bit odd once it steeps in hot water, it almost smells like steamed vegetables. The taste is nothing to write home about, but it is pleasant enough I would drink it again. The texture is a bit sandy, and I can only really taste 1 flavor of something I am not familiar with. A little bit of this tea makes me full very quickly, I was only able to drink 1/3 of my usual serving size.

Trader Joe's Spiced Chai Tea

Trader Joe's Spiced Chai Tea
2

Bottom Line:
Eew!

A hint of chai, and some tasty spices, but this one has an odd taste and is sour, bitter, and gritty. I can't say I will buy this again.

Trader Joe's, Spiced Rooibos Ruby Red Chai

Trader Joe's, Spiced Rooibos Ruby Red Chai
1

Bottom Line:
You couldn't make me to drink it!

I must say, I love rooibos, and I love chai, but I can't even say that I would drink this blend, let alone like it. It has an odd and unpleasant taste, and I certainly can't taste either of the two teas in the name.

It got bonus points for being fair trade and organic, making it more than negative one.

Trader Joe's, Assam Tea

Trader Joe's Assam Tea
5

Bottom Line:
About as black as it gets

A black tea which is a bit gritty and bitter. Not much of a flavor at all, but I could see myself drinking it again, much in the same way that I drink plain black coffee (it's not tasty, but its effective and not unpleasant).

Celestial Seasonings, Marrakesh Express Vanilla Spice

Celestial Seasonings, Marrakesh Express Vanilla Spice
9

Bottom Line:
Bouncing off of walls is fun

A perfect high energy, wake me up tea. Very aromatic with many spices, flavorful and smooth. It almost works better as an iced tea, though to get the full scent make it hot.

Stash, Lemon Ginger

Stash Premium Herbal, Lemon Ginger
10

Bottom Line:
Perfect

A light, intensely flavored tea which is easy on the tastebuds. Caffeine free makes it something I could drink all throughout the day. Good for the stomach. Mildly sweet and aromatic.

Tazo, Darjeeling

Tazo, Darjeeling
7

Bottom Line:
Recommended by mom

Tazo continues to be a tea brand I enjoy. Their darjeeling is no exception. Like most of their teas, its nothing bold or exciting, but definitely something I could drink everyday. It is enjoyable as a hot or iced tea, is neither gritty nor smooth, though its slightly bitter.

Republic of Tea, Vanilla Almond

Republic of Tea, Vanilla Almond (not decaf)
10

Bottom Line:
My first beloved tea

It's a blended black, dark, flavorful but subtle tea, smooth and perky. Tastes best when steeped longer than suggested.

My favorite tea so far