Sep 27
Shelly’s Teaview Snapshot
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I really don't understand why this tea didn't hit all the right buttons for me. Tea and cocoa beans are the ingredients listed and it seemed perfect in its simplicity. I even followed the instructions per the website, adding a splash of milk. But for some reason I cannot pinpoint, it just didn't jive for me. The only explanation I can think of is that it seems like this tea is trying to be more maté-like and failing.It was a bit too strong and astringent for me. The cocoa element did nothing to sooth the bitter edge that seeped into the flavor. I like a strong black tea as well as the next person as long as it has that soft quality to it. Had that been the case here, the cocoa would have been a welcome addition. Instead, the two flavors combined to form a bitter brew that was just too robust for my liking.
Not that I found this tea undrinkable; in an emergency I would drink it happily. But as I've stated before, no such emergency seems possible due to the large quantities of tea in my cupboard. Therefore, I recommend this tea to those who love a heavy-duty black tea in the morning. It would really be a great substitute for coffee addicts who want to switch from coffee and drink tea. It is a fully-loaded intense morning brew. But for me, I'll stick to their dainty Afternoon Apricot which is more up my alley.
— To purchase Tea Guys Morning Americano, or for more specific information on ingredients or the story behind this particular blend, click here to go directly to the manufacturer's web site.
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