bonfire
by adagio teas
(55 reviews)
Crisp autumn nights call for warmth and comfort and little can better provide them than an autumn Bonfire. Behold our Bonfire blend: Honeybush hazelnut and cocoa nibs relax and ground you, while a spice blend of aniseed, cinnamon, clove and orange peel offer cozy comfort and zest. Apples and rose hips add soft sweetness while lapsang and red peppercorn offer hints of smoke and the flickering spark of heat. A perfect tea for fireside enjoyment or downtime dreaming. Steep at 212°F for 5 minutes
Recent reviews
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Jennifer R
I had this tea with soy milk. While it has a fruity touch and also some spices, I fear this is too much smoke for me. But well, yes it does actually taste like a bonfire. 😂
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Sofia Teasley
This is very smoky. It was better than I had anticipated, but I do think that it might need something to tame the smokiness. However, if you like smoky, this might work for you. It it aa bit like a smoky chai, so to speak. It's unique, so if you've never had a smoked tea, it might be a bit much!
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Julie W
I love love love love this spicy, sweet, smoky tea blend!! The flavors all blend together so well and just make a lovely cuppa tea! I like bolder teas, so this one is right up my alley! Perfect!
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Jen S
I can't describe the smell of the dry tea and spices, but it wasn't pleasant and I was hesitant to steep it per instructions. This is a busy looking tea, pink peppercorn, apple pieces, and so much aniseed. 5 min @ 212 didn't improve the aroma, but I didn't smell smoke like other reviewers. Surprisingly, there wasn't a lot of flavor, or all the flavors just blended into nothing. It wasn't unpleasant to drink but there also wasn't anything distinguishable about it.
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Ryan Jason
This one was strange, but not entirely in a bad way. It is smoky, and that's something I tend to not like in my teas. But it's exactly what you would expect in a tea called "bonfire". Definitely lives up to its name. I received this as a free sample, so I'm not disappointed by it. It's unique and different, and certainly great for a chilly night during the autumn season.
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Janet Ross
They seemed to throw too many ingredients into this tea and left me confused and muddled. I steeped at 200 degrees for 5 minutes and added raw honey.
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Nina Ferman
cinnamon is too overpowering. this problem seems to be present in all of their cinnamon-containing teas.
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Tanya G.
This is a true Fall tea if you enjoy a smoky flavor tea. For me, there's too much lapsang and fennel.
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Lauren S.
Really not that great IMO, There's a lot going on here, and it's all a bit much. Maybe if it was pared down a bit it wouldn't seem so muddled to me.
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Sharon Larson
This tea was a pleasant surprise. It truly gave me a taste of fall without being too spicy as some chai types can be. You get the warmth of the cinnamon and spices but they arent overpowering. There is a light smokiness that truly reminds me of bonfires without being overwhelmingly smoky. You get some sweetness from apples and orange and a little hazelnut and cocoa nibs. It was really pleasant and very 'fall-y' if that were a word. ;)
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Megan Horst-Burger
This tea is a bit too much for me. I don't think I like the smoky and licorice taste but it wasn't the worst tea I've tried
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David Sauro
Mt favorite tea of all time, it's smoky, fruity, spicy, and warms you up like a campfire. I usually add a bit more lapsang souchong to it for extra caffeine and smokiness, and I let it steep for way longer, you can't over-steep this one
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Ginger Frydrych
I can say it's quite unique and it's not for me. It seems to artificial for me like some weirs smokiness. I will not be repurchasing.
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Cameron Kilchrist
I really don't like this tea. It's better than the straight up smokiness of lapsang souchong--the peppercorn really makes it shine--but it's still very much like liquefied campfire. I *adore* the smell but it didn't really do it for me.
My partner liked it a bit more so I'm taking that into account.
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Keri Wisniowski
This was a very unique tea. It is something to be craved on an autumn evening in the transition to chilly weather.
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Lilly Tryon
A sweet and smoky blend that will have you dreaming of a bonfire. There is a heady aroma of a wood fire when the packet is opened. I steeped at 212°F x 5 minutes. The Lapsang Souchong doesn't overpower the tea, but you definitely know it is there. The honeybush and hazelnut added a rich smoothness, and the apples brought a touch of sweetness. The orange rind and spices, although not noticeable on their own, added complexity to the tea. I enjoyed it with a little sugar, and found the flavor a bit addicting as I sipped.
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Rachel Emmel
Smells interesting, like the remnants of a wood fire. I'm sure there's a market for this, but it's not for me. I'm not into overly smokey flavors; the lapsang is just too strong.
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Sleepy Greyhound
Delicious blend of smoky, sweet, and spicy without being too much of anything. Really great cup!
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user_76053
Lovely, smokey fall tea. I love the honeybush teas and this has some in it. My first time tasting the smokiness of lapsang souchong which is also in this tea. I found the flavouring, complex, layered and enjoyable. It reminded me a bit of a more complex chai tea. I have a feeling this is a tea people will have a strong opinion on. Either they will absolutely love it or hate it. I'm in the first category and love it.
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Rebekah Strickland
This one is not for me. Maybe I got a one-off package, but all I could smell or taste was pepper and smoke. I will use the remainder to spice dinner and I'm sure it will work well, but will not try to drink anymore.
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Dr Laura A
spicey and fun, very relaxing and enjoyable tea. i think the subtle hazelnut is v nice too
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Shannon Webb
I absolutely adore this tea. The closest that I can explain it as is a really nice smoky chai, but it's much more complex than that.
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Jessica Schoonover
I just tried this tea this fall, and I couldn't wait to order more! So sad it's a seasonal tea and I have to wait until next fall! I will be stocking up!
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Audra Foxgrove
I absolutely love this tea! The flavors are wonderful, and I like the smokiness a lot.
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Rebecca Johnston
Such a strange and interesting combination. This definitely has a "smokey" fragrance to it, which I initially had a hard time getting past. But the flavor was actually very enjoyable.
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Jennifer M
One of my favorites yet! The day I got it in the mail I drank 4 cups in a row, I love the spice, the smell, is like a warm fire on a cold night!
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Cristian Bravo Plancarte
it smelled like a pizza luchable it and even when not smelling it it wasnt that great either
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Katherine Moore
It's nice for a mildly spicy tea. I definitely like it best with some cream.
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Han lastname
Couldn't stand this. Its smoky in a barbeque way, and cream and sugar only make this worse.
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Karie B.
This tea seems to evoke a lot of comments both positive and negative. I thought it was really good. It's somewhat smoky and has an interesting spice profile.
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Laura Hammack
This is a bold flavorful tea. The aniseed is not over powering and is coupled well with the cinnamon and orange.
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Brannon Hall
Well, this tea is aptly named. As another reviewer stated, it tastes like a bonfire in a cup. I'll admit the liqueur tasted better than I expected, given the aroma of the dry tea leaves. But it still tasted like a bonfire. Some have suggested that it works well as part of a blend, but I highly doubt I will even try that.
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Kim J.
The smoky-ness of the lapsang souchong overpowers everything else in this blend. I do get a hint of the aniseed, so to me, it is a smoky anise tea.
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Kimberly Hnatko
If you like lapsang souchong, then you will probably enjoy this. I personally don't like it. It does actually taste like a bonfire, so I guess if that's what are going for, you'll love it.
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Sky Kutil
Overall the smell is just too much for me but the taste itself is pretty decent. The taste just doesn’t make it worth it to me to deal with the smell.
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Red Wolfe
This was overall pretty meh. I like smoky and spicy teas, but this was just kind of lackluster. Mellow on the smoke and spice.
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Contessa Richter
this is such a great comforting tea. I'm learning that I really do like lapsang suchong especially when made into a latte. Happy Fall!
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Mikayla Jenkins
No amount of words can truly express how fond I am of this tea. It has an amazing balance that surprised me. It was certainly love at first sip. I've drank tea for years and even indulging in some more expensive teas, and never have I had a tea speak to me as this one has. Smokey but not overpowering and a sweet succulent after taste. You won't regret this tea if you love the smokey types.
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Cassandra Guild
This tea is incredibly smokey and incredibly delicious. It has a great spicy taste to it, but I think adding cream and sugar makes it even better.
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Krista S
I think this is the only Adagio tea I haven’t liked, and I’ve tried a Lot of them now. Honey helps a lot, honestly. Without it this smoky, spice-based mix just doesn’t quite work for me. Can’t win ‘em all, I suppose...
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Lydia Getgen
When I bought this tea I was unsure of what to expect, but I absolutely adore the smokey profile of this tea. I love it with a little sugar and sometimes a little milk or cream
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Annie Katharine
It really does live up to it's name! It tastes just like a camping trip. Very snoky.
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Blayne Cook
Absolutely disgusting. The smokiness of the lapsang goes horribly with the spices and overpowering creme brûlée flavor
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Kyla Robbins
When you open this tea, you smell a bonfire in a bag. I wasn't sure I was going to like it for this reason. However, I was pleasantly surprised when I tasted it. I really really like it. I like it as is, but you could add a little honey if you want a sweet taste to it. Such a great tea. The other thing I like about it is it is low in caffeine so I can have a cup in the evening without really disturbing my sleep.
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Casey Covel
Bonfire is a tea that brings autumn to mind and truly is best enjoyed during the cooler months of the year. Being nearly caffeine free makes it the perfect beverage for a cozy evening after a long day (and in my opinion has a slightly sedative effect). My steep brought the honeybush and clove/peppercorn flavors to the forefront, creating a taste much like the scent of a fragrant but spicy candle shop. Those who find pure lapsang to be overpowering may find a more welcoming and subtle alternative here. This tea truly is an unusual blend of flavors that's worth experience (even if only as a sampler), especially from September - November.
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Sothis
I wish this was offered all year round! It's reminiscent of everything fall means. Anyone from outside a city limit can resonate with the warm smoky flavor of this tea.
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Crystal Nicol
This one is definitely an acquired taste. I love the idea of it and I can see how this could be a favorite for some but there was too much of the smoky flavoring for me. I tried it with almond milk and honey as well but still didn t love the taste.