Lilly Tryon
I'm a family nurse practitioner and nursing professor who specializes in lifestyle medicine and health coaching. We've lived in the Chattanooga, Tennessee area for the past 10 years. But my heart is in Dayton, Ohio and Rochester, Minnesota where my sons live with their families. An introvert by nature, I refuel best by spending time with family, plant-based cooking/baking, watercolor painting, prayer journaling, quilting, hiking, biking, kayaking, travel, and curling up with a cup of tea, a good book, and a cat on my lap.
User's reviews
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Peach Bellini
Peaches are my favorite fruit, but this tea disappointed me. Although there is a strong peach aroma, the tea is quite weak in peach flavor.
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Pina Colada
Tried this tea as an overnight cold steep. The tea was rosy red and tasted predominantly of tart hibiscus and sweet coconut. I didn't notice any pineapple. A refreshing summer beverage.
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Green Rooibos Key West
Nice fruity blend that is good sipped hot or cold. Addeing a little sweetener enhances the fruit flavors, although unable to pick out individual fruits. Very good tea.
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Yerba Mate
Steeped at 150°F x 3 minutes. The first steep had toasty and smoky flavors. The second steep tasted more herbal. I enjoyed both cups with a little sweetener. Didn't notice any caffeine effects.
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Hibiscus
The hibiscus adds a fruity tartness to the black tea base. A little sweetener improves the flavor. No bitterness noted when steeped at 190°F.
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Coconut
A nice black tea with a smooth coconut flavor that is very natural tasting. Good to blend with other falvors.
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Cream Tea
The cream flavor smooths out the astringency of the Ceylon. Makes a great blender tea when you want cream flavor without the cream.
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Chocolate
Didn't give me the chocolate flavor I was expecting, although the chocolate notes intensified as the tea cooled. Somewhat bitter, despite steeping at lower temps. I added sugar, and am wondering if cream would have smoothed out the flavor. Might be a good blender tea.
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Reindeer Fuel
There's a lot going on in this tea. In my opinion, the toasted mate is not a good fit with the chocolate mint. But it does have a holiday vibe to it.
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Decaf Ceylon
A straight-forward black tea that can be enjoyed any time since it contains no caffeine. Smooth, rich, and malty, with no bitterness. (190°F x 2 min)
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Raspberry Green
Strong raspberry aroma, but delicate raspberry flavor. A little sweetener brings the raspberry forward. The flavor also becomes stronger as it cools. No rose flavor noted. Very good sipped hot or chilled.
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Green Rooibos Citron
Delicious tea--a burst of sweet citrus aroma and flavor. Delicous sipped hot or chilled.
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Jasmine Silver Needle
A delicate jasmine flavor is perfectly balanced with white tea. Tastes lovely warm and cold, with or without sweetener. Multiple infusions (I enjoyed 4, steeped at 180°F x 3 min).
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Tea-tox
Although there is conflicting research on the benefits of burdock and milk thistle, this blend is a pleasant-tasting, herby tea that is good with a little honey added. (212°F x 5 minutes, 2 infusions)
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Jump Start
Smells of sweet cinnamon when opening the packet. I steeped at 190°F x 3 minutes, and enjoyed a mild cinnamon chocolate tea that was more pronounced when sweetener was added. The flavor seemed to intensify as the tea cooled. I didn't detect any smoky or tobacco flavor from the mate. The second steep was untimed (I forgot about it), but still a pleasant cup.
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Fujian Jasmine Pearl
I love jasmine tea, and this one is exceptional. The tea is mildly floral and smooth, with a subtle sweetness. No grassiness or bitterness noted. Good with honey, but sweetener not really needed. Resteeps several times.
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Formosa Red Oolong
Lovely oolong with the flavor of a traditional black tea only MUCH better. Smooth, with no bitterness. Complex in flavor, depending on the infusion (2-3 easily). Malty, toasty, and slightly sweet. Good hot and iced. No sweetener needed. A good staple for the tea pantry. (190°F x 3 min)
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Foxtrot
I enjoy this tea in the evening before bed. The chamomile and mint combination reminds me of Celestial Seasonings Sleepytime. Very soothing.
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Vanilla
A favorite for blending with other teas to add a subtle sweetness and creaminess to the tea. No bitterness when steeped at lower temps (190°F).
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Apricot
A lovely fruity tea that ranks right up there with peach tea. Good sipped hot or iced. One of my favorites.
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White Tangerine
The tangerine in this tea is so fragrant and fresh. The tea steeps to a lovely orange color and needs no sweetener. It even stands up to a second steep, which is unusual for a white tea.
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Vanilla Honeybush
This tea is wonderful for adding a subtle sweetness and creaminess to fruity, floral, or spicy teas and elevates them to dessert status.
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Tiger Eye
A sweet aroma of caramel and chocolate greet me when I open the tea packet. Although I steeped at 190°F, there was a slight bitterness. The addition of almond milk and sweetener smoothed it out and transformed it into a rich and comforting cup of tea. A nice dessert tea.
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Spiced Apple Chai
Tried this as a sample in the CommuniTEA. My sample was missing apple pieces, orange pieces and cloves, so I'm not sure how representative it was of the blend. I steeped at 190°F x 2 minutes and sweetened with a little honey. The flavor was reminiscent of hot apple cider with a subtle undertone of black tea. The spice blend is predominantly cinnamon and ginger. The apple flavor becomes more pronounced as it cools.
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Honeybush
Not a tea that I would choose to drink plain, but good for blending with other teas. It adds a toasty sweetness without the medicinal vibe that rooibos has.
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40 Winks
A complex blend of flavors that is soothing and relaxing. Herby, but not medicinal. Good with honey.
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Rooibos Vanilla
If you like rooibos, this is a good decaf vanilla tea. The flavors pair well together, and little to no sweetener is needed.
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Scottish Breakfast
Rich, malty, and smooth with no bitterness noted. Absolutely delicious.
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Gunpowder
Love this green tea! The little balls are fun to watch unfurl, and the taste is smooth with a hint of smokiness. There is no bitter, grassiness, or vegetal flavor. It is good plain, or with a drop of honey. Resteeps well, too.
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Honeybush Apricot
The rich taste and undertones of honey in the honeybush base balances well with the tangy sweet flavor of dried apricots. No sweetener needed.
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Masala Chai
If you like cloves, you'll probably like the Masala chai blend. A very clove-heavy chai.
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Christmas
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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Yuletide Toddy
A fruity and festive tea. Delicious with addition of honey, lemon, and stick of cinnamon.
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Raja Oolong Chai
A chai tea for cinnamon lovers! The spice notes of ginger and cardamon take a back seat in this chai, although they can still be tasted. The oolong base and cocoa nibs add a richness to the cup. (190°F x 3 min)
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Gingerbread
Mild gingerbread flavors noted. With a little sweetener, it tastes like a gingerbread cookie, with flavor that becomes more pronounced as it cools. A nice holiday tea.
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Chestnut
A great nut-flavored tea that tastes as good as it smells! I steep at lower temp (200°F) to avoid bitterness, and add a tiny bit of maple syrup. So good.
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Pomegranate Grove
This blend reminds me of mulled cranberry juice. A nice blend of sweet, tart, and spicy. Good sweetened with honey.
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Pu-erh Chorange
Christmas in a tea cup. Chocolate and orange flavors mellow out the pu-erh, and are enhanced with just the smallest amount of sweetener. Tastes even better as it cools, so linger over this cup.
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Chocolate Truffle
Nice chocolate tea, but not the decadence I was expecting from its name. Needs sweetener to bring the chocolate forward. No bitterness noted. A good dessert tea with a mild chocolate taste. (190°F x 3 min)
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Elderberry Wine
Beautiful red color, but the hibiscus and rose hips create quite a tart tea. I had to add far more sweetener than ususal to eliminate the pucker. I think it would be refreshing as an iced tea.
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Fiery Cinnamon Spice
The deliciously strong cinnamon aroma steeps into an assertive, spicy cinnamon tea. Withstands a second steep with mild cinnamon notes. (190°F x 3 min)
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Cocomint Green
Chocolate, mint, and the antioxidants of green tea--what's not to love? The green tea and chocolate balanced the peppermint (which is too strong for me as a single ingredient tea). No grassiness detected. (180°F x 3 min)
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Rooibos Pecan Turtle
Chocolate, caramel, and pecans in one delicious cup of tea. The aroma is like a pecan pie fresh out of the oven. And the taste isn't far off! The pecan flavor takes center stage in this tea. A little sweetener brings out the chocolate and caramel. Truly a tea to savor.
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Kentucky Bourbon
As a tee-totaler, I can't speak to this tea's similarity to bourbon, but the sweet smokiness reminds me of grilled fruit. The Lapsang Souchong is not overpowering. Caramel and vanilla notes are detectable, more so when sweetener is added. Not a bad blend--if you like smoky teas. (190°F x 3 minutes)
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Earl Grey Bella Luna
A deliciously smooth and creamy Earl Grey tea. The coconut flavor is subtle.
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Autumn Mist Green
The aroma and flavor of creme brûlée was way to strong and cloyingly sweet for my tastes. I steeped at 175°F x 3 minutes, and sweetened slightly. The green tea was totally lost under the creme brûlée flavoring. I didn't notice any apple, cinnamon, or rose flavor, either. I liked the second steep better, and the third even more, as the flavor weakened.
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Sour Apple
The hibiscus and rose hips add a pretty red color to this tea--and a lot of tartness! With a little sweetener it reminded me of the green apple Jolly Rancher candy. Ok, but not my cup of tea.
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Spiced Mate
Toasty, smoky, and earthy flavors, mingled with mild spice and just a hint of citrus. I did not get any cocoa vibes from this tea.
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Candy Apple
Very strong caramel aroma from the dry tea leaves. But the caramel flavor was much milder than its aroma, even with sweetener added. I mostly tasted apple with a hint of cinnamon. No tartness or bitterness noted. (190°F x 3 min)
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Honeybush Chocolate
Lovely chocolate-flavored tea without the caffeine or guilt. Nice tea for blending with other flavors, too.
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Maple Creme Oolong
Nice tea. While the aroma of the dry tea leaves smell strongly of maple, the steeped tea is well-balanced by the cream flavor. Better when sweetened slightly with a drop of maple syrup.
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Golden Spring
Delicious tea. Every bit as good as described. Well worth the higher cost for this tea. (190°F x 2 min, 2 steeps).
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Caramel
Strong caramel aroma from the dry tea leaves. The flavor dissipates when steeped (190°F x 2 minutes), but becomes more pronounced as it cools. No bitterness noted. Good with and without sweetener.
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Irish Breakfast
Nice classic, black tea. The tea is bright, but not astringent or bitter, with a malty flavor. Resteeps well. (190°F x 3 minutes)
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Rooibos Almond
What a great balance: the almond flavoring is strong enough to mask the medicinal aspect of red rooibos, and the rooibos adds a natural sweetness to the almond. It's a match that is definitely after-dinner dessert-worthy. (212°F x 5 min).
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Honeybush Pumpkin Chai
Lovely decaf mild chai for evenings. I steeped at 212°F x 10 minutes, and sweetened with a tiny bit of sugar. The spices blend well together without any one of them dominating, and the honeybush stays in the background. Very comforting tea, like a warm hug in a cup.
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Pu-erh Spice
Really enjoyed this tea! I steeped at 195°F x 4 minutes. The spice leans more toward the cinnamon, and doesn't overwhelm the tea. I didn't taste anise, and that was a minor disappointment. I liked the tea both unsweetened and slightly sweetened, hot and cool. A great fall tea that isn't too heavily spiced.
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Blackberry
Rich, fruity aroma from the tea leaves when opened. I steeped at 190°F x 2 minutes to avoid any bitterness from the tea. The blackberry flavor is light, but blends well with the tea flavor. I added a little sweetener, thinking it would make the flavor pop. But I actually enjoyed it better unsweetened. Good sipped hot. I think it would also be delicious iced.
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White Pear
Lovely white tea scented and flavored with pears. I steeped a heaping teaspoon in 6oz of water at 175°F x 3 minutes. The tea is light in color and flavor, which is typical of delicate white teas. The subtle hint of pear needs no sweetener to coax it forward. A "pear-fect" white tea for sipping hot. Would also be refreshing iced.
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Ginseng Green
Nicely flavored green tea. The ginger is mild. Good unsweetened or with a drop of honey. Resteeps well.
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Citrus Mate
Toasty and citrusy aren't usually flavors found in the same cup, but they paired well for a nice wake up tea. Steeped per instructions, and added a drop of honey.
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Bonfire
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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Blood Orange
The dry tea smells wonderful and steeps to a such an intense red. The hibiscus adds quite a bit of tartness that is tamed by the addition of a little honey. Good sipped hot and cold.
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Butterscotch
The aroma of the dry leaves is of sweet butterscotch. But the black tea overpowers the flavor. The butterscotch becomes more pronounced as the tea cools, however.
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Toasted Mate
Very unique tea. Steeped per packet instructions. The tea is a reddish-brown with a full-bodied flavor that is toasty, nutty, and slightly smoky. Sweetening with a bit of sugar brings out hints of cocoa.
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Honeybush Vanilla
This tea provides a great base for blending with fruity, nutty, or spicy teas. It adds a subtle sweetness and creaminess that elevates any tea to dessert status.
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Gyokuro
A mild green tea with no grassiness or bitterness and a flavor profile that changes with every infusion. (I usually do at least 3). A favorite!
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Minty Comfort
Very minty aroma in the tea leaves. I prefer a gentler mint, like spearmint. This tea is bold and powerful. Combined with the cooling effect of eucalyptus, I found it to be more lively than soothing. Probably one of the mintiest teas I've ever tried.
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Hazelnut
Very strong hazelnut aroma from the dry tea leaves. Steeped 2g per 8 oz water at 190°F x 2 min, and added a little brown sugar. The hazelnut flavor is pleasant. Great for blending with chocolate-flavored tea.
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Rooibos Cinnamon Apple
Pleasant apple cinnamon flavors. Rooibos is present, but not overpowering. I'd love it to have a stronger cinnamon flavor. (212° x 5 min)
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Genmai Cha
This tea is a pretty pale green color, with a unique and satisfying aroma and flavor that reminds me of a rice cake. The mild, toasty, nutty flavor doesn't overpower the delicate green tea base and pairs well with honey. It is very satisfying and could be sipped alongside anything.
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Rooibos Cocomint
Chocolate and mint flavors with the sweet backdrop of rooibos. Add a little sweetener, and you have a dessert tea that will make you smile. The second steep is a little weaker, but still very good.
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Decaf Hazelnut Cinnamon Creme
I steep this tea at 190°F x 2 min and sweeten slightly for a delicious treat with amazing aroma and flavor. The cinnamon, cocoa, hazelnut, and creme combine well for a smooth, creamy tea that tastes like a warm hug. Adagio always hits it out of the park with the decaf blends.
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Vanilla Green
A lovely green tea with a hint of vanilla. Adding a bit of sweetener enhances the vanilla flavor. Great alone or blended with other flavored green teas. (180°F x 3 min)
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Pumpkin Spice
I only had a sample of this tea, but so enjoyed it! Steeped extra-strong (3g in 6oz of water at 190° x 3 minutes.... but it could go longer). After it cooled, I blended it with frozen almond milk "ice cubes", vanilla, and maple syrup to taste. Sprinkled cinnamon on top and enjoyed a tasty treat. A lovely blend of fall flavors! I'm sure it is good sipped hot, too.
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Cinnamon
A light cinnamon-flavored tea that is comforting without a punch of spice. Steeped 2 g/8oz water at 190°F x 3 minutes. No bitterness noted from the Ceylon. Add a little sweetener and its like warm cinnamon toast in a cup. If you like a stronger cinnamon flavor, try Adagio's Fiery Cinnamon Spice.
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Rooibos
A lovely red rooibos with a smooth, sweet taste that is less "woody" than other rooibos I have tasted. Enjoy it with a drop of honey. It is good as a blender with other tea flavors, and also makes a tasty iced tea.
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White Peach
A gentle tea with a soft peach flavor that doesn't overpower the delicate white tea. However, if ou like a stronger peach flavor, the herbal or oolong peach may be preferred. I steeped at 160°F x 3 min. Adding a little sweetener helps to bring the peach flavor more forward. Enjoyed two steeps.
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Candy Cane
I'm not a fan of peppermint tea. It is usually too strong for me. But this tea is milder and creamier in taste. The aroma of the dry leaves is like a sweet peppermint candy. I steeped at 195°F x 3 min, which kept the bitterness of the black tea at bay, and added a raw sugar cube to bring the peppermint candy notes forward. Very good!
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Arabica Mocha
Loved this tea! No bitterness noted. The first steep was complex with toasty and mocha flavors and a hint of hazelnut. The second steep was lighter in flavor, with a more pronounced hazelnut taste. Very comforting sipped hot with a little sweetener.
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White Chai
Although the aroma of the dry tea is a strong cardamon and clove, those flavors don't coe through at all. This is a lovely, mild chai that isn't overshadowed by the flavor of the tea itself. I didn't taste any lemongrass or coconut. A second steep was also good.
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Vanilla Oolong
Lovely, uncomplicated tea that is like a warm hug. Smells heavenly out of the package and while steeping. The oolong is mellow, and the tea is smooth and sweet with distinct vanilla notes. As a vanilla lover, I think that vanilla makes everything taste better! This tea would be great to blend with spicy or fruity teas. I find that steeping at 200°F x 3 min is perfect. A tiny bit of sweetener enhances the vanilla flavor. Resteeps well.
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Dewy Cherry
Very strong cherry aroma in the dry tea. It cold-steeped to a deep red, tart tea. Adding sweetener tones down the tartness and enhances the cherry flavor. Delicious.
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Casablanca Twist
Light and flavorful tea. The spring darjeeling takes the edge off the peppermint, and the mint nicely covers the mineral and vegetal notes of the green tea. There is no bitterness or astringency. I steeped at 180°F x 2 minutes, and sweetened with 1/2 tsp raw honey. Resteeps well. A delightful cup!
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Decaf Strawberry
Strong strawberry aroma, but the strawberry flavor was more subtle. A bit of honey enhanced the berry taste. I steeped at 190°F x2 minutes. The tea is not at all bitter, and resteeps well for a second cup. So nice to be decaf!
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Honeybush Mango
This tea has a rich, sweet aroma while steeping. You can definitely taste the mango notes. No sweetener is needed. It is delicious hot, but tastes equally good iced. A nice fruity blend to drink year-round.
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Blackberry Sage Oolong
I love the balance of sweet blackberry with herby sage in this tea. A little honey coaxes out even more blackberry flavor. The oolong provides a smooth full-bodied base, and stands up to multiple infusions (3-4). Also good as an iced tea.
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Double Ginger
Very heavy on the peppercorns. I pick most out, and with the strong ginger flavor, have all the zip that I need. Despite several other ingredients in this tea, ginger is definitely the predominant flavor. I steeped at 212°F x 5 minutes, and sweetened with honey. An enjoyable cup.
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Lemongrass
A nice cup of sunshine to sip any time of day! The lemongrass leaves are bright green with a strong, refreshing aroma. The tea steeps to the palest yellow, but there is nothing pale about its flavor! The flavor is bright and citrusy, without the tartness of lemon. No sweetener is needed, but a drop of honey turns the cup into a liquid lemon drop. This tea stands up to multiple infusions. It would be nice for accenting other teas, when you want a bit of lemon flavor.
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Mango
Great prepared as an overnight cold-steep and served iced with sweetener and boba. A very mild mango flavor, but delicious.
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Decaf Orange
If tea blends had Olympic competitions, this blend would take the orange, er gold, medal! It ticks all the boxes for me... flavorful, not bitter, decaf, good both hot and iced, good with/without sweetener, great for blending with other tea flavors, resteeps well. What's not to love?
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Raspberry Patch
Raspberry herbal tea that is so refreshing iced! The flavor is fresh and fruity as if you whizzed berries in your tea. A little sweetener brings out the raspberry flavor and tames the tartness.
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Kona Pineapple
A lovely golden yellow tea that is naturally sweet and refreshing. I did an overnight cold steep, and found the pineapple flavor just right. Deliciously tropical.
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Campfire S'Mores
The dry tea smells sweetly of chocolate and vanilla. I steep at a lower temperature to avoid any bitterness (185° x 2.5 min). Once brewed, all I really tasted was the smoky flavor. Adding sweetener brought dark chocolate and vanilla notes forward. Enjoyed this way more than I thought I would.
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Mango Melange
This tea is good--if you aren't expecting a mango flavor. It might be more aptly named Hibiscus Melange or Sangria Melange, because it steeps to a dark red and has a tart fruity flavor. If the mango is there, it is working in the background to soften the hibiscus a little. Even sweetener didn't coax it forward. Very pleasant tea. Just not mango.
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Conga
Nice tea with a tropical fruity flavor. No bitterness. I enjoyed it hot, but I think it would be even better iced. Second steep still flavorful.
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Mocha Nut Mate
A complex tea with notes of chocolate, hazelnut, and ... tobacco? The toasted mate hides behind the chocolate and hazlenut for the first steep (150°F x 3 min), adding a rich depth of flavor. When sweetener is added, the chocolate flavor is enhanced, and the mate takes a step further back. But in the second steep, the mate makes a bold move forward, and a smoky hint of tobacco is noted.
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Forest Berries
Stong berry flavor from the dry tea leaves. I steeped at 190°F x 2 minutes, then sweetened with a tiny bit of raw sugar to bring the fruit flavor forward. Delicious sipped hot, but the berry flavor becomes stronger as it cools so it would make a great iced tea. Stands up well to a second steep.
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White Blueberry
A mild tea with a hint of spring flowers, subtle top notes of blueberries, and the impression of honey. It steeps to a light golden color and stands up to multiple infusions. I steep at 180°F x 2-3 minutes to avoid burning the leaves, and use a cold steep for repeat infusions. It is enjoyable hot and cold. No sweetener needed.
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Throat Therapy
So soothing sipped hot. Love the licorice and slippery elm blend. Naturally sweet.
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Yunnan Gold
A tea that lives up to every word of its description. I found it to be a smoother version of Yunnan Noir, with a malty chocolate undertone. I steep at 190°F x 2-3 minutes but have accidentally over-steeped it and not found it to be bitter. It also stands up to multiple infusions. Delicious tea sweetened or not.
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Decaf Peach
I'm a peach tea lover, and am often disappointed in the lack of flavor in peach tea. But Adagio's Decaf Peach doesn't disappoint! I steep at 190°F x 2-3 minutes. No bitterness, and lovely peach flavor that is enhanced by a small amount of sweetener. Excellent iced. And can be enjoyed any time since it is decaffeinated. One of my all-time favorites.
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Darjeeling Puttabong Summer
This tea is smooth, mellow, and delicious! I steeped 1.6g of tea in 6oz of 190°F water x 2 minutes. There wasn't even a hint of astringency. It is good plain, but I enjoyed with a cube of raw sugar. The tea resteeps well (4 times, but the last cup was weaker). A solid staple that is excellent hot or cold and sure to please any black tea lover.
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Fruit Medley
Sweet and fruity blend that makes a refreshing and pretty beverage when cold-steeped overnight and sweetened with a bit of sugar to enhanc the fruit.
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Chocolate Chai
A lovely pairing of mild chai and chocolate. I steeped at 190°F for 3 minutes and sweetened with a raw sugar cube. Delightful! A second steep is a bit weak, however.
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Ginger
A very mild ginger tea. I steeped 2 grams of tea in 8 oz of 190°F water for 2 minutes to avoid bitterness. Good tea for those who don't enjoy an intense ginger flavor.
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Pu-Erh Poe
This tea stands up to multiple infusions (I enjoyed 6), and each has a slightly different flavor profile. It is mellow and earthy, with no fishy, smoky, or mushroom flavors noted. Great tea! (190° x 2 minutes... but rinse before the first steep)
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Grapefruit
I didn't like this tea hot, but found it very refreshing iced with a little honey.
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Rooibos Vanilla Chai
I'm not a fan of rooibos or chai, but they blend beautifully in this tea. I steep at 212°F for 10 minutes, then add a little almond milk and maple syrup for a chai latte. Delicious! The orange and vanilla provide a subtle sweetness. The chai is not too spicy, and there is no aftertaste from the rooibos. A second steep (15 minutes) was just as tasty.
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Peach Serenity
I really missed Teavana's peach tea--until I tried Adagio's Peach Serenity! Nice peach flavor that is good served hot or cold. A staple in my tea drawer.
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Earl Grey Moonlight
This is the blend that finally won be over to Earl Grey tea! The cream and vanilla adds creaminess and tones down the brightness of the bergamot.
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Berry Blues
Lovely blueberry aroma. I did an overnight steep of 3.15grams of tea in 12 oz of cold water. The tea was a deep burgundy color. I added 1 tsp of sugar to enhance the fruity flavor, but it would also be good without any sweetener. Very refreshing, with no tartness noted from the hibiscus and rose hips.
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White Darjeeling
Delicate white tea with complex flavors that change with each infusion (3-4). I steep 2 g of tea in 8 oz of 190°F water x 3 minutes. The tea is good without sweetner, but a drop of honey is nice, too.
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Earl Grey Bravo
A bright citrusy Earl Grey. I steep at lower temperature (190°F x 2 min) to avoid the bitterness common to black tea. I also find that a little honey sweetens while smoothing out the bergamot. Nice morning wake-up tea, but also refreshing in the afternoon blended with frozen cubes of milk and added vanilla (London Fog Frappuccino).
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Spiced Green
A spicy aroma greets you when you open this tea. It steeps to a pretty yellow color. Although the flavor isn't nearly as intense as its smell, the usually grassiness of green tea is overpowered by clove and ginger. I was unable to distinguish cinnamon in the mix. I added ½ tsp of honey to bring out the orange flavor. Not my favorite spiced tea.
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Honeybush Blueberry Pancake
This tea smells and tastes just like its name! The honeybush melts into the background, letting the blueberry and maple shine through. The flavor is further enhanced with a little maple syrup, although the tea can stand alone without sweetening--and if you aren't careful, you can easily over sweeten this tea. Nice dessert tea. Second steep is weaker, but still good.
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Chocolate Chai Pu Erh
There is a lot going on (in a good way) with the tea--the earthiness of the pu-erh, spiciness of chai, and subtle hint of chocolate. I steeped at 200°F x 5 minutes, with no pre-rinse. A bit of sweetener further intensifies the flavors and elevates the tea to a dessert. Very smooth and flavorful tea.
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Milk Oolong
Delightful tea--in both the steeping experience (watching the tea unfurl) and taste (which is like a super smooth green tea). I usually add a little sweetener to my tea, but this was good without anything added. And I was able to steep three times!
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Pu-erh Hazelberry
The tea smells and tastes great. The hazelnut and berry combination are a perfect match for the earthy pu-erh. A nice tea for re-steeping, too.
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Jasmine Phoenix Pearls
Probably the best jasmine I've tasted. Not perfumy at all. Smooth. Nice with honey.
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Rooibos Lemon Cloud
Sweet, creamy, lemony deliciousness! The rooibos base adds a richness in the background without screaming rooibos. If you like lemon drops, lemon pounds cake, lemon meringue pie, or lemon anything, you'll enjoy this tea.
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Honeybush Hazelnut
I love the aroma and taste of the Honeybush Hazelnut tea! I steeped at 212°F x 5 minutes, and added a little brown sugar to bring the sweet nuttiness forward. Another nice add-in is cocoa nibs, for a hint of Nutella flavor. I also love how forgiving Honeybush is with steep temperature and time. Great tea for baking, too. A staple in my pantry.
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Gaucho Mate Chai
This tea was a rare "meh" for me. I picked out all but one clove bud, since I am not a fan of spicy chai. So that may have impacted my taste experience. I awakened the mate with 2 Tbsp of cold water, then steeped at 190°F x 5 minutes. I found the tea to be light in color and very weak. Sweetener didn't improve it. My second steep used boiling water and was untimed because I was distracted. That cup was too spicy. This gringa felt like Goldilocks while sampling this tea! Unfortunately, I never got it "just right."
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Turmeric Bliss
Great tea! The turmeric is subtle and the sweet orange and mango balance the spice. I steeped at 212°F x 5 minutes and sweetened it with a little honey. Like most herbals, it didn't stand up to a second infusion.
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Yunnan Noir
Best black tea I've ever tasted. It is the whole tea experience--from watching the leaves unfurl to sipping the smooth, flavorful, non-bitter tea. The Yunnan Noir stands up to multiple infusions, too. What's not to love?
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Decaf Blueberry
Nice decaf flavored black tea. The blueberry aroma is strong out of the packet. Despite steeping at 190°F x 2 minutes, the Ceylon still brought some bitterness to the blend. I added some rock sugar to enhance the blueberry flavor, which also became stronger as the tea cooled. Might be good as an iced tea, too.
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Lemon Meringue Green
This tea is so smooth and creamy, without even a hint of the grassiness that is common in green tea. The vanilla and cream balance the acidity of the lemon, while the green tea provides a solid backdrop. When slightly sweetened, the tea provides a guilt-free indulgence any time of day. The tea also stands up to a second steep. It is seasonal (spring), so consider purchasing a large enough quantity to get you through the year. A staple in my tea pantry. (180°F x 2 minutes)
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White Strawberry
The White Strawberry tea offers a full sensory tea experience. It is so pretty out of the package, with colorful bits of fruit, rose petals, and blue cornflowers tucked in among the tea leaves. The sweet aroma is of strawberries and vanilla. I steeped at 180°F x 2 minutes, and added just a tiny bit of sweetener to bring the strawberry flavor forward. I didn't distinctly notice the rooibos or other flavors, but found that they blended together to provide a richer backdrop to the strawberry flavor then would white tea alone, which allowed for a second steep. Very good sipped hot, but I think this would also be fabulous served as an iced tea.
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Sleeping Dragon
This tea is as lovely to watch steep as it is to sip. A mild green tea with no grassiness. Good plain or with a drop of honey. Stands up to multiple steeps. Nice to have on hand for green tea lovers.
Steeped 2 mins @ 165°F x 5 steeps!
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Golden Turmeric Chai
This tea surprised me, because I am not a fan of either turmeric or chai. Together, they worked! The clove buds and peppercorns can be picked out, if you want a little less spice. I steeped in ½ of the recommended amount of water, then filled the cup with warmed almond milk and added a little honey. The tea was warm and comforting.
212°F x 8 minutes.
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Rooibos Nutcracker
The Nutcracker Rooibos tea definitely smells better than it tastes. My sample packet smelled strongly of sweet caramel. Once steeped, however, the rooibos base was strong, with an overlying smooth sweetness. I was not able to distinguish the caramel, cocoa, and nut flavors. A second untimed steep tasted only of rooibos. So you need to like rooibos to enjoy this tea! The nice thing is that it needs little to no sweetener. In fact, it seems to taste sweeter as it cools. So it is a nice tea when you have a hankering for something sweet, but don't want the extra calories.
Steeped at 212°F x 5 minutes.
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Green Rooibos Blueberry
The blueberry blends well with the green rooibos. Nice blueberry flavor that tastes good hot or iced.
Steeped at 212°F x 5 minutes, 2 steeps
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Honeybush Banana Nut
There's no better smell than homemade banana bread baking, and maybe no better comfort food than a slice of that warm, buttery bread right out of the oven. Adagio has managed to capture that aroma and flavor in this tea.
Steeped 212°F x 5 minutes. Second steep is weaker in flavor.
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Formosa Oolong
A very smooth, dark oolong with little astringency and no bitterness when steeped at 190°F x 3 minutes. The flavor is mellow with hints of toasted grain and chocolate. I love oolongs for their diverse and complex flavors and the ability to resteep multiple times (I did 3 steeps).
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Currant
A mild fruity and floral aroma in this tea. I steeped at a lower temperature to prevent any bitterness from the Ceylon or the raspberry leaves. The flavor of currants is enhanced with a bit of honey, which also tones down the brightness of the Ceylon. Currant tea makes a nice morning cup of tea, but would also be delicious with scones for afternoon tea or iced in the summer.
(Steeped at 190°F x 2 minutes)
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Ti Kuan Yin
How do you rate a tea that stands up to multiple infusions and tastes different with every steep? This green oolong steeps to a light greenish-yellow and has a lovely, smooth flavor that is gentle and delicate. Depending on the steep, it's flavor profile is vegetal, floral, nutty, or buttery. The first steep needs an extra minute to allow the tea leaves to unfurl. Watching this process adds to the tea experience. The tea is good unsweetened or with a drop of honey.
Steeped 5x at 190°F for 2 minutes. (Add 1 minute to first steep.)
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Christmas Eve Herbal Tea
I wasn't sure about this tea when reading the ingredients. But the balance is perfect, with no tug-of-war between the cinnamon and spearmint. Nothing shouts Christmas Eve to me, but it is a flavorful tea without caffeine.
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Cinnamon Vanilla Herbal Tea
Love that the rooibos doesn't overtake the flavor of this tea! I mostly taste cinnamon (but not too heavy), with a hint of vanilla. Steeped at 195F x 3 min. Added a little honey to sweeten and bring out the vanilla. The sarsaparilla takes a back seat in this tea. Perhaps it is merely adding sweetness? The tea pairs well with a bit of vanilla almond creamer. Very comforting blend to drink in the evening--especially with the relaxing properties of chamomile.
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Ginger Peach Green Tea
Nice balance between the sweetness of peach and the spicyness of ginger, with the antioxidants and low caffeine of green tea. I steeped at 175F x 2 minutes, then added a little honey to enhance the peach flavor. Nice tea that is excellent sipped warm or served over ice.
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Get Some Zzzs-No. 5 Herb Tea for Rest
Nice relaxing tea for bedtime. Haven't noticed a significant effect from the Valerian, however.