191 Tasting Notes
A perfect tea for today. I am operating on very little sleep, so I was happy to find this crumpled packet that I had previously rescued from the bottom of my backpack. This is nice and comforting – nothing fancy, but the combination of black tea, lemon, and spices is just what I needed for this afternoon. I think I might pick up some more of this to keep at work.
1 1/2 tsp rooibos (Cameron’s), 1/2 tsp dried lavender flowers
Lavender and rooibos make a very nice combination. The flavors blend so well that I couldn’t tell exactly where the earthy rooibos ended and the zesty floral lavender began. This would be even better with a third flavor added – maybe mint, vanilla, or lemon.
Having tried Republic of Tea’s ginger peach black tea, I had to try out this “budget” version (24 bags for $1.99 at Aldi). This was a pleasant surprise! Beware of oversteeping – I steeped maybe a tad over 5 minutes, and the black tea flavor was getting a little bitter. This had a nice ginger peach flavor that didn’t taste overpowering or artificial.
At $1.19 for 24 bags, I had to give this a try at our inaugural trip to Aldi. I didn’t really expect much, and this isn’t really anything special, but it isn’t bad. The scent is very fruity, but I didn’t really taste a lot of fruitiness in the brewed tea. I will drink more of it, but it’s not likely to become a favorite. I think it would be better iced. A better pick would be Bigelow’s green tea with mango.
I don’t think I would describe this as “lighter,” but it is lively. I can definitely taste the bergamot, but it seems to have more body than straight earl grey. There must be some assam – it is definitely malty.
I’m curious if there is a bit of lapsang souchong in the mix or not – there may be a hint of smokiness.
