IIf you’re trying to kick the coffee habit, this tea might be a middle-ground in your transition to tea.
It’s a low-key woodsy rooibos with coffee grounds inside it. You’re still getting those coffee notes, but also some wood notes, and a teensy bit of caramel.
But not a lot of caramel — if that was your selling point, I’m not getting a lot of it here. The description of the tea is “bold caramel flavor with coffee beans”, but I’m getting a much mellower cup.
The woodiness reminds me of clarinet reeds. My clarinet career was a spectacular failure, tea friends. I didn’t just “lack talent.” I was a bumbling, squeaking mess. Toward the end, I flat-out refused to practice because I believed it did no good. I hated every moment. I went down in a blaze of glory.
But I loved a fresh reed. That was a good time. I was constantly replacing those reeds. I’d like to take this opportunity to apologize to my parents’ bank account for my reckless financial attitude toward those $2-a-pop reeds. They were the only thing that got me through. And they live in this rooibos.
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Leaf Type: Rooibos
Where to Buy: Steeped Tea
Description
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Pina Colada from Steeped Tea. . . . . .
I decided to take a brief break from caffeine this afternoon to address my Heaping Decaf Pile. I picked Pina Colada from the stack because it was on top and because HELLO? YUM? Coconut and pineapple. Yes. I iced it because YOLO.
And it was a good pick. I regret nothing.
The rooibos is melt-in-your-mouth velvety and vanilla-flavored. The pineapple and coconut are sweet and fun.
I’ve never “had my colors done,” but if this tea did, it’d be a “spring.”
This is like the Maypole Dance we did in kindergarten. It’s all pastel-colored and cuddly and fresh.
I want to drink this tea on a canoe in almost-summer while flowers surge up on lake banks. I want to drink this tea with a basket of puppies at my feet. I want to drink this tea on a patio while laughing with female friends about slap-happy-silly memories. I want a flower-crown and a ride on a hot air balloon. A sunrise on top of a mountain. A cup of freshly-sharpened brand-new colored pencils.
If you’re a sucker for a sweet surprise, snap this up!
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Leaf Type: Rooibos
Where to Buy: Steeped Tea
Description
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Earl Grey De La Creme from Steeped Tea. . . . .
I love Earl Grey. His wife, Lady Grey, was my first foray into teas I really loved, and I am grateful to the two of them. They’re like super-old friends.
So when I got this Earl Grey de la Crème, I was excited to take it for a spin. But not right away. I needed to wait for that Perfect Moment when I needed a lift
Now it’s a Monday morning and pouring, so boom. Tea time. Let’s DANCE, Mr. Grey.
This tea is, as promised, very creamy. VERY creamy. There is also a little bit of the bergamot still there, but it’s buried under the blanket of cream and vanilla flavor. I don’t mind this. I’m very pro cream flavor, even though I drink nearly all of my teas black. Unlike the David’s Tea cream, which I found to be a little too cloying/sweet, this cream feels authentic. Like I’m at some kind of decadent rich person party.
If you’re interested in trying some of this tea, Steeped Tea has an independent seller structure. Like Lularoe, or Mary Kay, where you need to find a consultant.
It’s a Canadian company.
Before your heart sinks (as mine did), note that there’s a way to search by ZIP. And yes, there are American consultants.
I live smack-dab in the middle of Pennsylvania, and I typed in my ZIP, and there was someone about half an hour away. Which is surprising. Because I really do live in a cornfield. With about 42,000 college students, but still a cornfield. (As some comedian joked about our town: “cow. cow. cow. cow. 42,000 college students. cow. cow.”)
So anyway, there’s hope in getting this tea (and perhaps others!). Take a look and maybe support a local entrepreneur.
Hope everyone’s having a perkier Monday than I am!
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Leaf Type: Black Tea
Where to Buy: Steeped Tea
Description
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Ever Been Curious about Steeped Tea? Matcha Green Tea from Steeped Tea
Matcha Green Tea from Steeped Tea is straight-up matcha! That’s right…Green Tea Powder…as many of you already know!
There really isn’t a LOT to say about Matcha Green Tea from Steeped Tea but I will certainly try. It’s a more mellow tasting matcha that is for sure. It’s smooth, too! The natural creaminess is nice! Matcha Green Tea from Steeped Tea smells like green beans and tastes like green beans.
I guess one of the reasons I like straight-up matchas and like to spend some time with them is to see how they are alike but also differ. I’ve had some vegetal matchas before. Some that have tasted like specific vegetables such as peas, artichokes, various leafy greens, even, but Matcha Green Tea from Steeped Tea is a fine example of a straight forward green bean flavor found in a stand alone matcha!
This was nice hot or cold. It was an easy cup to drink! The matcha dissolved nicely in the hot water! A great starter matcha for sure!
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Leaf Type: Green Tea/Matcha
Where to Buy: Steeped Tea
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Cocoa Mint Black Tea from Steeped Tea. . . . .
Ahhhhhh! First and foremost this Cocoa Mint Black Tea from Steeped Tea smells just like a Girl Scout Cookie THIN MINT when dry and fresh out of the bag! Once infused it primarily smells like fresh mint with subtle cocoa notes.
Cocoa Mint Black Tea from Steeped Tea doesn’t do too shabby if cold brewed! It’s a little weaker if you cold brew it but it’s still tasty and very minty fresh!
If you go with the straight-up hot cuppa method it will brew darker and the black tea base will come out more. The black tea base fits into the weaker side of a medium strength black tea I would say. The mint is pretty strong which I LOVE and the chocolate notes follow behind the minty. This is a dairy-free delight! Cocoa Mint Black Tea from Steeped Tea contains black tea, blackberry leaves, peppermint leaves, and flavoring.
If you LOVE mint – you will most likely enjoy this! If you like mint-chocolate you should put Cocoa Mint Black Tea from Steeped Tea on your list of flavored black teas to try, too
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Leaf Type: Black Tea
Where to Buy: Steeped Tea
Description
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