690 Tasting Notes
TTB #27
This was not only a new-to-me tea blend, but a tea company I’d never even heard of! Based on this one, I’d be interested in trying more from Satori in the future. The fruit flavors are clean and fresh and not at all artificial and the black tea base provides a nice depth. This one’s staying with me!
Flavors: Smooth, Stonefruits, Sweet
Preparation
TTB #26
Turmeric is so good for you, I’d love to find a turmeric tea I actually like! Unfortunately, this is not it. It’s super earthy and spicy with strong notes of ginger and turmeric and also a hint of…carrot, I think? I like my tea sweet rather than savory, so this one’s not for me.
Flavors: Carrot, Earth, Ginger, Spicy
Preparation
TTB #25
If they’d only left out the stevia, I think I would have really loved this tea. It had a mouthwatering aroma and a delicious flavor of chocolate and coffee, marred by the overly sweet stevia. I added some milk to cut the sweetness and that was better, but it still had that stevia aftertaste that I really don’t enjoy.
Flavors: Artificial, Chocolate, Coffee, Sweet
Preparation
TTB #24
Oh wow, this is good! My whole kitchen smelled like lime while it was brewing and the flavor did not disappoint. It has a STRONG lemon-lime flavor with just a touch of marshmallow sweetness. I enjoyed it hot, but I bet it would be amazing iced!
Flavors: Citrus, Creamy, Lemon, Lime, Marshmallow, Smooth, Sweet
Preparation
TTB #23
Such a fun blend! It brews up to a warm golden color with a subtle sparkle from the glitter. The flavor is a nice balance of sweet plum and spicy ginger with a smooth finish. A pleasant warming tea for a cold January day!
Flavors: Ginger, Plums, Smooth
Preparation
TTB #22
I didn’t love this one, but I think it’s because I drank it hot. It’s basically an Earl Grey with jasmine and mint added and it wasn’t the greatest combination hot. But it looks like this was actually intended to be an iced tea and I could see how it would be quite refreshing iced!
Flavors: Bergamot, Floral, Jasmine, Mint
Preparation
TTB #21
I’m really sad about the hibiscus in this blend, because I’m enjoying the balance between the earthiness of the beetroot and the bright, zesty citrus. Unfortunately, that tart hibiscus aftertaste kind of ruins the experience for me.
Flavors: Earth, Hibiscus, Orange Zest, Tart
Preparation
TTB #20
Not sure if it’s the age of the sample or my steeping parameters or something else, but this tea tastes like a straight-up rooibos…not getting even a hint of creme brulee. :(
Flavors: Rooibos
Preparation
Same! I only ever tasted rooibos with this one.
I’m sorry you had a bad experience, but may I suggest that instead of boiling water, use a slightly lower temperature with Rooibos. I find that with a slightly lower temperature, less of what I call the rooibos ‘funk’ comes out. I enjoy rooibos but I don’t enjoy that weird, off taste that comes from rooibos and I find that it doesn’t find its way into my teacup when I use a slightly lower temperature.
Also, use a longer steep time. I usually recommend at least 8 minutes, and you can go longer without bitterness. (no tannins in rooibos!) This may result in a better flavor for you.
I second the reduced temp. My rooibos/honey bush experiences have been better with more like 200/190F water.
I generally go with 190 degrees F for green rooibos and 195 for the red. It may not seem like a big deal – just a few degrees less – but it really does make a difference. At least … to my palate it does!
Thanks for the tip! I will try that next time. :)
TTB #19
I really liked the other Verdant roasted oolong in the tea box, so I had to give this one a try as well. Unfortunately, this one’s not for me. The roasted flavor is much stronger, leaving a bitter, ashy aftertaste in my mouth. The resteep was a bit lighter in flavor and I enjoyed it more, but still not something I’d want to drink again.
Flavors: Ash, Bitter, Char, Roasted, Smoke
Preparation
TTB #18
I don’t think I’ve ever had a chai with fruit in it before. I don’t specifically get blackberry from this one, but there’s definitely a sweet, fruity note that adds an interesting twist to what’s otherwise a pretty traditional chai blend.
Flavors: Fruity, Spices, Sweet
It looks like they only have one tea for sale on their site. This one sounds delicious.
It is! :)
This is one of my very favorite companies! Try this link – https://satoriteausa.com/collections/all
Now how did you get that to work, Shae? I only see two teas when I click ‘all’. Anyway, I’m intrigued to know the source of their Earl Grey Creme…
Same here when I click All through their menu so I went directly to this tea’s page and from there clicked All Products at the top and it worked. Not sure what’s up with that, but I had to check when you said that because I had just looked through their teas the other day.
Also, I haven’t tried any of their Earl Grey blends but if you enjoy chai their coconut chai is delicious.