Culinary Teas Chocolate Mint
10/10 — 1 review
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Lynn's review: "The liquor was a deep coppery red and now smelled like those melt-in-the-mouth Andes chocolate-mint candies, a particular favorite of mine. " Read review » |
10/10 |
Ceylon Tea
Ceylon black tea is black tea that is grown in Sri Lanka (which was known as Ceylon before 1972). It has a crisp aroma reminiscent of citrus, and is used both unmixed and in blends. It is grown on numerous estates which vary in altitude and taste.
There are 81 reviews available for this category, for 49 different blends of tea. The average rating for products in this category is 6.75.
Below you'll find extracts of all posts on Teaviews.com related to Ceylon Tea. Click on any post to pull up photographs and full-text.
Hina's Lumbini OP1
10/10 — 1 review  |
Dan's review: "Simply put, Lumbini OP1 is a supreme top-notch Ceylon tea, and one of my all-time favorites. " Read review » |
10/10 |
California Tea House Vanilla Creme Earl Grey
9/10 — 1 review
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Dan's review: "This is probably one of my favorite Earl Grey teas. It is comparable to come other Cream Earl Greys that I've tried, but outshines them all in its elegance and simplicity, and mild, gentle, sweet flavors - all while maintaining that distinct bergamot spiciness underneath it all." Read review » |
9/10 |
Pluckers Pick Homadola
8.5/10 — 1 review
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Geoff's review: "This Flowery Broken Orange Pekoe from the Homadola tea estate is absolutely superb. " Read review » |
8.5/10 |
SpecialTeas Fine Earl Grey
8.5/10 — 1 review  |
Shane's review: "The citrus taste of the bergamot is there but not too overpowering and compliments the blend of teas well." Read review » |
8.5/10 |
Mighty Leaf Ceylon Kenilworth
8.5/10 — 1 review  |
Vanessa's review: "Slightly fruity/floral notes on a rich and almost creamy base. I found this particular variety of ceylon to be among the best ceylons I have had." Read review » |
8.5/10 |
The Necessiteas Strawberry Cheesecake
8.3/10 — 2 reviews  |
Lea's review: "This blend is sweet and has a slight cheesecake-like bite to it. It's clean and smooth, with no bitterness. A definite must-buy." Read review » |
8/10 | |
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Stephen's review: "The mixture of the malty Ceylon leaves with the fresh, fruity sweetness of strawberries and creamy richness of the cheesecake flavoring is just about perfect." Read review » |
8.5/10 |
Narien Teas Ceylon Kenilworth
8.2/10 — 3 reviews  |
Jenn's review: "There are no odd tastes that stick out like a sore thumb. Just a straightforward Ceylon that is neither subdued nor overpowering yet still enjoyable. " Read review » |
8.5/10 | |
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Amy's review: "This tea is a fine representation of a Ceylon tea. When you need a "good cup of black tea," this is it!" Read review » |
8.5/10 | |
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Jamie's review: "An honest cup without a lot of complexity crowding in suggesting you analyze every sip - very fresh and tasty." Read review » |
7.5/10 |
MarketSpice Northwest Breakfast Tea
8/10 — 1 review  |
Rebekah's review: "A good, hearty and robust breakfast tea with a slightly nutty undertone." Read review » |
8/10 |
SpecialTeas English High-Grown Leaf Blend
8/10 — 1 review  |
James's review: "A delicious English Breakfast type blend, with an unusual bit of spice that you don't find in other blends. I enjoyed it quite a bit." Read review » |
8/10 |
The Tea Spot Green Twisted Spears
8/10 — 1 review |
Geoff's review: "Scents were lightly reminiscent of pear and apricot, or some mythical fruit in ancient Ceylon texts." Read review » |
8/10 |
Culinary Teas Russian Caravan
7.7/10 — 1 review |
Geoff's review: "The taste was a combination of malt and burnt molasses with a dry finish. Luckily, that astringent element was relatively minor." Read review » |
7.7/10 |
Tavalon Purity
7.7/10 — 5 reviews  |
Laura's review: "This blend is VERY refreshing iced. Both the mint and the Ceylon are strong enough to stand up an ice cube. " Read review » |
8/10 | |
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Brad's review: "This is a fair tea for peppermint seekers." Read review » |
5.5/10 | |
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Dan's review: "Good for what ails you. The quality and potency of the peppermint is just-right, and the added kick from the Ceylon is bonus." Read review » |
7.5/10 | |
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Emma's review: "This is a very high quality tea. The flavor of the peppermint is bold, but not overwhelming. The hint of ginger adds just the right oomph to the tea." Read review » |
8.5/10 | |
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Vanessa's review: "The peppermint featured in Purity is by far the most intense in flavor and of the highest quality that I have ever had" Read review » |
9/10 |
TeaFrog 1001 Nights
7.7/10 — 3 reviews |
Brad's review: "Ideal for those who prefer black tea or fruit tea, this subtle and sweet Ceylon-Sencha blend is a grand contribution to the tea world." Read review » |
8/10 | |
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Dan's review: "A marriage of Chinese and Indian teas and native flowers that puts off a sweet licorice-like aroma, and a delicious flavored-black tea taste, perfect for morning brewing." Read review » |
8.0/10 | |
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Vanessa's review: "The overall flavor of this tea is quite enjoyable and characterized by a general honey-floweriness. I could not distinguish the individual contributions of each flower in the ingredients list, but they did combine to create a wonderfully-balanced and interesting blend. " Read review » |
7/10 |
You, Me & Tea English Breakfast
7.5/10 — 1 review |
Vanessa's review: "Taken black, it offered a bold, rich morning brew highlighted with sweet cocoa notes. This tea worked quite well as a nice morning pick-me-up; it was fragrant and full-bodied (although not aggressively so), yet also easy to drink. " Read review » |
7.5/10 |
Tea Zone Monk's Blend
7.5/10 — 2 reviews |
Rebekah's review: "Sweet and flowery, though not overwhelmingly so... perfectly suited to a spring afternoon in the garden with friends." Read review » |
7/10 | |
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Clay's review: "A delicious blend of black tea with vanilla and herbal notes... and an almost chocolatey taste in the background." Read review » |
8/10 |
TeaGschwendner Earl Grey No. 69
7.5/10 — 1 review  |
Kari's review: "A great tasting Earl Grey,that's good iced, too." Read review » |
7.5/10 |
TeaGschwendner Strawberry Vanilla
7.5/10 — 1 review |
Geoff's review: "To the taste, this was one of the rare cases where I'd say the green tea and strawberry flavors are fairly harmonious." Read review » |
7.5/10 |
Coffeewiz.com Jaf Tea Mango Banana
7.4/10 — 2 reviews |
Laura's review: "Coffeewiz.com is probably wise to send some loose tea samples out to blogs for review because it is not the sort of place that I, for one, would consider when it comes to purchasing loose tea." Read review » |
6.75/10 | |
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Vanessa's review: "The primary flavor is of banana; to me the mango played just a minor supporting role in this tea by adding a natural sweetness to the blend. The banana flavor seemed mostly natural and seemed to give the tea a creamy and satisfying texture." Read review » |
8/10 |
KTeas Raspberry Yogurt
7.3/10 — 1 review |
Vanessa's review: "This is a nicely-flavored fruit tea blend that is versatile and can be enojoyed hot or iced. " Read review » |
7.3/10 |
TeaFrog Asian Mint Tea
7.3/10 — 2 reviews |
Vanessa's review: "The brewed tea has smoky, malty, and minty notes, with the strength of each flavor in that same order. I think many would enjoy this uncommon blend." Read review » |
6.5/10 | |
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Kari's review: "There is a little smoke,mint, and malt all wrapped into one tea." Read review » |
8/10 |
Adagio Coconut Tea
7/10 — 1 review |
Vanessa's review: "Naturally sweet, with a smooth coconut flavor... though there is a somewhat artificial aftertaste." Read review » |
7/10 |
Stash Earl Grey (Loose Leaf)
7/10 — 1 review  |
Patty's review: "This tea is definitely drinkable. I wish I had a third cup in the pot and I've just started sipping the second. For a tea, I'd call that a success." Read review » |
7.0/10 |
Stash Super Irish Breakfast
7/10 — 1 review |
Patty's review: "I've heard that you can't say "yes" or "no" in Irish. That's how I feel about this tea. I wouldn't turn it down, I wouldn't go out seeking it. It's not great, but it's rather good." Read review » |
7.0/10 |
Baxter Tea Company China Black OP Earl Grey
7/10 — 1 review |
Patty's review: "It smells quite yummy, as if it would be a good accompaniment to a rich dessert like crème brulee." Read review » |
7.0/10 |
Summit Tea Seven Perfumes
7/10 — 2 reviews |
Jamie's review: "The fragrance, when poured, is high and bright, strongly floral, fruity, and with overtones of citrus. No bitterness mars this cup of black tea, either, which is probably my only hesitation and worry when drinking black teas." Read review » |
7/10 | |
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Laura's review: "For those of you that would prefer a strongly flavored tea, this is likely not for you. However, if you would prefer a quality tea base with notes of flavor that unfold as you drink the cup, then you will likely enjoy this." Read review » |
7/10 |
Zhena's Gypsy Tea Coconut Chai
7/10 — 1 review |
Jamie's review: "Nice, toasty and very natural coconut flavor with a neat interplay taking place between the many other spices, particularly the pepper, in this chai blend. " Read review » |
7/10 |
Adagio Masala Chai
7/10 — 1 review |
Laura's review: "This one is definitely drinkable without dairy, but I found it to be more enjoyable with a splash of vanilla soy milk. That additional sweetness and creaminess helped tame the clove a bit." Read review » |
7/10 |
My Cup of Tea Breakfast Tea
7/10 — 1 review |
Jamie's review: "It seems that My Cup of Tea has sourced out a good blend for their breakfast tea and the bag isn't a hindrance at all to that taste coming through. " Read review » |
7/10 |
Tea Forte Ceylon Gold
7/10 — 1 review |
Jamie's review: "This is a great alternative to beer on a hot day if you like things unsweetened." Read review » |
7/10 |
Coffewiz.com Jaf Tea Golden Ceylon
7/10 — 3 reviews  |
Katie's review: "Better, prettier, and actually cheaper than the token bagged Ceylon everyone seems to have." Read review » |
6.3/10 | |
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Shaiha's review: "A delightful Ceylon at a very reasonable price" Read review » |
7.8/10 | |
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Vanessa's review: "Golden Ceylon is a well-rounded tea that has a good blend of complex flavors and offers a somewhat different experience depending on whether this tea is consumed hot or iced. " Read review » |
6.8/10 |
TeaGschwendner Cranberry Mango
6.7/10 — 2 reviews |
Katie's review: "While it's a good flavoured green, this hasn't been a particularly memorable experience." Read review » |
6.8/10 | |
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Brad's review: "Although this still presents itself as a tea, its flavor borders on that of a home-conconcted punch. I would recommend it for those seeking fruit-heavy teas." Read review » |
6.5/10 |
Adagio Chocolate Chai
6.5/10 — 1 review |
Vanessa's review: "This is a great chai with the perfect level of spiciness. This is an excellent tea if you are looking for a well-spiced chai, but the chocolate flavor is too weak to really overcome the strong spices. " Read review » |
6.5/10 |
Adagio Ceylon Sonata
6.3/10 — 3 reviews  |
David's review: "A decent Ceylon blend but not necessarily one I'll be buying again." Read review » |
6/10 | |
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Jeff's review: "The flavor was crisp and light... Would I say that there was a sonata in my mouth? Not quite, but perhaps a jazz trio." Read review » |
7/10 | |
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Shane's review: "A basic, mellow ceylon tea... there are better out there, though this one would likely fare well as an iced tea." Read review » |
6/10 |
TeaFrog Earl Grey Special
6.2/10 — 3 reviews |
Patty's review: "...if your taste is for more subtle flavors, give this a try. If you enjoy fruit-enhanced black teas but prefer them on the less assertive side, you'll probably like this one." Read review » |
6/10 | |
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Kari's review: "It had an aroma of sweet candy and tastes like lemongrass." Read review » |
5/10 | |
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Laura's review: "I really enjoyed this blend and liked the way the lemon stood out in front of the Bergamot. This added something special to this Earl Grey that makes it unique and even more delicious in my opinion. " Read review » |
7.50/10 |
Lahloo Vanilla Mist
6/10 — 1 review |
Jamie's review: "The bright malty kick of this tea blend makes a nice choice for breakfast and there is a nearly creamy gentleness to the finish that could be attributed to vanilla." Read review » |
6/10 |
China Mist Ceylon Vanilla
6/10 — 1 review |
James's review: "Not a fruity or sweet tea... just a heavy black tea with a vanilla accent. A decent cup for your morning tea or with a meal." Read review » |
6/10 |
Adagio Irish Breakfast
6/10 — 3 reviews |
David's review: "This tea is okay and it is reasonably priced, but for the taste, it is not destined to become one of my favorites. " Read review » |
6/10 | |
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Cindy's review: "An excellent, everyday morning tea that stands very well on its own." Read review » |
7/10 | |
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Stephen's review: "This brews far too weak a cup to be properly called Irish Breakfast... not an unpleasant drink, but certainly not a repurchase for me." Read review » |
5/10 |
Plucker's Pick Homadola
6/10 — 1 review |
Vanessa's review: "Simply put, this tea was very weak. My first cup was akin to drinking water with just a splash of tea, and after numerous sips, I questioned if some prankster had pulled the old switcheroo and exchanged my travel mug of tea with one filled with water." Read review » |
6/10 |
JING Earl Grey Supreme Black Tea
6/10 — 1 review |
Brad's review: "The flavor rolls well and rounds out the drink nicely. Everything is pleasant with this one." Read review » |
6/10 |
Red Leaf Tea Ceylon
6/10 — 1 review |
Vanessa's review: "Truthfully, this tea was as close to Lipton or Tetley as one can get without setting foot in a grocery store. While I didn't hate this tea, I must express disappointment, as I was hoping for something with a little more character. " Read review » |
6/10 |
Plucker's Pick Kenilworth
5.8/10 — 2 reviews  |
Erika's review: "The scent seemed to match the taste, as nothing really stood out for me." Read review » |
5/10 | |
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Geoff's review: "Compared to the other estate teas Plucker's Pick offers, this was the lighter of the three." Read review » |
6.5/10 |
Revolution Tea Sweet Ginger Peach
5.3/10 — 3 reviews  |
Numi's review: "The scent is delicious and similar to a fruit wine but the fruit and spice that makes it so appealing are nowhere in the flavor." Read review » |
2/10 | |
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Laura's review: "The taste of the tea is mostly a very pleasant peach flavor with the ginger mostly being an afterthought. I can taste a bit of ginger, but peach is definitely the more pronounced flavor." Read review » |
7/10 | |
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Vanessa's review: "Revolution tea has done a nice job in allowing one to taste not only the ginger and peach flavors, but also the black tea base." Read review » |
7/10 |
KTeas Blood Orange Black Tea
5.3/10 — 1 review |
Dan's review: "This is a decent tea, but overall pretty forgettable and nothing I would go out of my way for. There seem to be several other blood orange teas on the market that excel at flavor over this blend." Read review » |
5.3/10 |
Golden Moon Tea Rasa Sinharaja
5.2/10 — 5 reviews |
Dan's review: "While not quite dreadful, it just seems kind of pointless to drink this unpleasant beverage with so much good tea in the world." Read review » |
2.5/10 | |
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Jamie's review: "Taste wise, this tea has a very slight spiciness which to me tasted almost like a faint hint of cinnamon stick." Read review » |
7.5/10 | |
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Joe's review: "This tea gave me no joy. I did not finish any of three cups I brewed while experimenting with different quantities of tealeaves and various brewing times." Read review » |
2.5/10 | |
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Laura's review: "This is not your run-of-the-mill Ceylon. It has a very unique flavor profile---it is much darker and richer than the norm. " Read review » |
7.5/10 | |
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Geoff's review: "The second infusion brought out the sweetness, but I still didn't detect anything close to molasses or caramel. Verdict? Okay." Read review » |
6/10 |
Ahmad Tea English Afternoon
5/10 — 1 review |
James's review: "A full-bodied black Ceylon tea with a hint of bergamot... certainly not an Earl Grey substitute, but a suitable afternoon tea." Read review » |
5/10 |
WeAreTea.com Earl Grey Supreme
4/10 — 1 review |
Dan's review: "An Earl Grey tea with weak bergamot flavoring is not my first choice. When I go looking for a Grey, I want that bergamot flavor! " Read review » |
4/10 |
Mighty Leaf Vanilla Bean
4/10 — 3 reviews  |
Shelly's review: "Altogether, I consider this vanilla bean a worthwhile tea if you’re in the market for vanilla; otherwise, it’s not a must-have." Read review » |
6/10 | |
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Lea's review: "I was hoping for a smooth black tea-even if the vanilla wasn't obvious, it would still be drinkable. But the black tea is considerably bitter...On top of that, I couldn't detect any vanilla flavor." Read review » |
3/10 | |
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Vanessa's review: "Whereas I have never noticed a particularly undrinkable element to this tea base before, for some reason it was particularly off-putting today. After steeping for only three minutes, the tea was smoky , heavy, and bitter in flavor, without the faintest trace of a sweet vanilla element." Read review » |
3/10 |
Jacksons of Piccadilly Ceylon
4/10 — 2 reviews |
Rebekah's review: "This blend has a nice nutty taste with a fruity aftertaste... it was enjoyable, but there are better blends out there." Read review » |
5/10 | |
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Shane's review: "A bitter brew... not the worst tea I've ever had, but pretty darned close." Read review » |
3/10 |
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