Jul 31
Review: Teavana MateVana
Almond Tea, Cactus Blossom Tea, Chocolate Tea, Cornflower Tea, Mate Tea, Rooibos Tea, Sunflower Tea, Teavana Add commentsVanessa’s Teaview Snapshot
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MateVana combines roasted Mate leaves, cocoa, rooibos tea, chocolate pieces and almond bits, cactus blossoms, cornflower petals, and sunflower petals for a visually appealing blend of warm brown, blue and yellow colors. The tea has a wonderfully sweet and toasted aroma. When I took a good look at Teavana's MateVana, I said to myself "Hmmm, I think I have had this tea before". After brewing and tasting the tea, I said to myself "I know I have had this tea before!" Indeed, I had previously sampled this tea, sold under the name "Mate Chino", from a local tea shop. A quick Google search resulted in a plethora of sites that feature this tea under its alternative name, and describe it as consisting of "toasted Mate with cocoa, sunflower petals, almond bits, cactus flowers and cornflower blossoms"...basically the same exact tea. While Teavana's version of this blend was not new to me, it was a welcomed cup of tea nonetheless. The roasted mate provides a warm toasty base which perfectly complements the cocoa, chocolate and rooibos. The almonds add a slight hint of nuttiness to the blend. I enjoyed this tea straight on its own, but also found it to be delicious with milk and sugar. This type of blend is ideal for those that want a break from the standard black teas, but still want a rich and hearty morning brew that provides comparable chemical stimulation (side note: it is debated if yerba mate actually contains caffeine or a similar compound that affects the body in a slightly different way). Since I best enjoy the distinct and rich flavor of mate in small, occasional doses, this is not a tea I see myself drinking everyday. And that's probably a good thing, since at nearly $3.00 an ounce, I would need to find a second job to finance my tea habits! Seeing as Teavana's MateVana is essentially the same blend that is available from other sources under a different name, I would recommend that those interested in trying this tea search the internet to find the best deal.
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