Dec 30
Vanessa’s Teaview Snapshot
 | "I couldn't help but be disappointed with the low intensity of the chocolate, however; whereas I was really hoping for a rich chocolaty flavor, the chocolate in this tea is more appropriately compared to a very watered-down chocolate milk flavor."
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My experiences with Summit Teas so far have ranged from mediocre to decent, with my primary issue being that the heavenly aromas of the teas do not translate into strong flavors. All of the Summit Tea offerings that I have reviewed so far are products of Damann Freres, the noted French tea blender, and I approached today's tea, Vienne, also a Damann Freres blend, with reasonable expectations that even though the tea smells fantastic, the flavor would be a weakened representation of the aroma. This tea is touted on the Summit Tea website as a calorie-free treat to satisfy chocolate cravings. I've said it before, and I will say it again: I have a wicked sweet tooth, so teas that have chocolate flavor in them always get me excited. This particular blend has not only chocolate, but also apricot and vanilla, which I found to be a most intriguing and promising blend of flavors. The flavor of the tea was moderately strong, but consistent with my past observations, not as strong as I had hoped based on the dry blend's aroma. The brewed tea is certainly tasty, and elements of chocolate, vanilla, and sweet, yet subtle, apricot are all definitely there. I couldn't help but be disappointed with the low intensity of the chocolate, however; whereas I was really hoping for a rich chocolaty flavor, the chocolate in this tea is more appropriately compared to a very watered-down chocolate milk flavor. As a chocolate tea, it rates pretty low for me, but luckily the vanilla and apricot added enough interesting kick to make the tea a pretty good cup of tea that was worth drinking. Overall, I don't think I will be purchasing this one for myself, and will continue my quest for the perfect chocolate tea.
— To purchase Summit Tea Vienne, 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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February 13th, 2009 at 12:52 pm
I really love this tea. With slight apricot and the medium chocolate taste to me this I’s really good. I have only had a few chocolate teas but this has been one of the best.
Also being that I like chocolate this would be a much healthier way to state the wanting of something chocolate. So thanks Laura for sending me some.
My Rating:
9/10