christmas
by adagio teas
(40 reviews)
The tea to get you into the holiday spirit! This blend of bright, tangy Ceylon black tea flavored with warm cinnamon, pungent cloves, and orange peels is a Christmas delight. Spicy and fresh aroma, outdoorsy and cozy, with a balanced tangy flavor and slightly sweet finish. Perfect to sip while decking the halls, being jolly, or dreaming of a white Christmas. Steep at 212°F for 3 minutes
Recent reviews
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Jen S
Strong clove spice aroma from the dry tea leaves. One clove, some cinnamon, cardamom, didn't note ginger or orange. 2 min @ 165. Medium spice fragrance, black tea with a hint of spice flavor, no bitterness or astringency. Added milk and it was okay, but not for me.
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Tor-Elias Johnson
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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Julie W
I love this spicy black tea! At anytime of the year. It's wonderful hot or cold-brewed. One of my favorites!
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Janet Ross
This is a delicious spicy tea that I could drink all year round. It has a wonderful aftertaste!
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Sharon McConnell
A nice spiced tea to sip on Christmas morning or any day during the winter months. Nice blend of flavors.
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Rose B
While I don't like it as much as some of the other holiday teas Adagio has on offer -- there is a bit too much going on -- it still has that distinct spiced, fruity flavor combo that really makes you think of the holidays. Good for when you want to feel festive!
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Jeanine B.
The cinnamon and orange really shine through. It makes for a warm and cozy feeling! I recommend this one for Christmas morning for sure :)
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Marion Black
I got this in the sample size to try it and I was not disappointed. The aroma and flavors were delicious. It was like Christmas in a cup. But I could drink it all year long.
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Dee -
There's a lot going on here, and I can't quite understand it. It's like a weak chai, with cinnamon, cardamon, cloves, and ginger, but it also has a citrus spritz. Decent black tea, the flavors just feel muddled to me.
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Michael Jacobson
A nice spiced tea, and has a nice amount of citrus "bite" if you're into that. Not my favorite, personally, but it gets the job done and is certainly festive!
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Lilly Tryon
A mildly spiced tea with a hint of orange that steps forward with a little sweetener. (190°F x 3 min)
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Holly Akins
I was disappointed in this tea. It's still a nice cup, but the flavors weren't as strong as I expected. There are other teas out there with a more festive feel to them.
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A. M. Baskerville
Little sister is absolutely in love with this tea. Wassail scent and her eyes lit up like Christmas morning!
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Shannon Webb
Not a bad tea. This has some rather nice spice to it. Next time, I'm going to see how well of a latte it makes.
It's very similar to Christmas Tea from Twinings and somewhat to Constant Comment from Bigelow.
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Han lastname
Reminds me of constant comment, only not as strong. Not bad, but not my favorite.
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Cameron Kilchrist
Quite a good tea but feels like a flavor combination I’ve tasted so many times before in Adagio’s monthly subscription box so it doesn’t seem super distinct to me.
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Debbie Woodfield
This tea is absolutely perfect. Sweetened with a little bit of the rock sugar crystals, and it was wonderful on this cold day!
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Rachel Emmel
A lovely black tea with a good combination of citrus and spice. I love an orange spice tea and this one was a treat.
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Red Wolfe
Mellow spices, a happy feeling. It's like a gentle warmth, nothing too intense. It can be enjoyed on its own or with cream and sugar.
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Rebekah Strickland
A nice Christmassy black teablend with subtle orange and spice. Gets the point across without being overpowering. Probably won't drink regularly, but wouldn't turn down an offered cup.
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Kimberly Hnatko
If you have had pepper cookies, you have a pretty good idea of what this tea is. I brewed it at a lower temp (out of laziness) and I think I missed out on some of the flavor. I wish I just did it right. But it was still very Christmassy!
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Dorothy Summey
Hits all the right notes in terms of Christmas flavors. Spice and fruit all wrapped up in a cup like a Christmas present.
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Sleepy Greyhound
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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Alexis Wolf
I love the idea of this tea, but I found the flavors a bit underwhelming. I would love to have more of the spices!
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Brannon Hall
I'm definitely not a fan of this tea. I wouldn't necessarily say it's bad; the flavors just don't really do it for me. I must have a very different idea of what Christmas should taste like. =)
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Max Sugerman
I usually dont like black tea but this one is really good. Its got a nice spice tonight
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Christopher Sillers
Love this tea. Whenever I have it it takes me back to a drink my mom made for me as a child.
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Lydia Getgen
Delicious and perfect for the holiday season! Lovely with a little milk and sugar
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Megan de Araujo
I like this. Easy to over steep, which makes it really bitter. Good when it is done right though. I like the spice flavor. I do prefer other teas for the holidays, but I wouldn’t turn this down if someone gave it to me.
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Jess Stark
I loved it more the first time I got it, but the second time just wasn't hitting the same notes. It's spice, and over all a very good cup of black tea.