If you’re a regular reader
of my blog, you’ll know I started a series at the beginning of the year looking
for the best cup of hot chocolate you could make at home. I then went on to
look for the perfect cup of tea and have so far reviewed teas from Tick Tock,
Tetley, Red Bush Whittards and Clipper. I then decided to have a break from my
quest over the summer, mainly because I didn’t really drink tea when the
weather was warm. But, now that the days are getting slightly colder, I’ve
started enjoying to odd cuppa again, so thought I’d get back to my quest!
Today’s first brand that I
tried was ‘Drink Me’. These samples were sent from the lovely people at ‘Drink
Me’ for me to review, and I’ve had great fun trying them and making notes in my
‘Tea Tasting Table.’
I wasn’t sure what to
expect from these teas, as they’re not in tea bags, they’re more of a powder. I
found them a bit heavier than tea, more like a hot chocolate consistency, which
was a bit much for me sometimes when I just wanted something light. But, if you
were looking for a heavier drink to fill you up then these would be perfect. I
tried the Chocolate Chai, which was just like a yummy warming cup of hot chocolate.
Also the Peppermint Chai reminded me of a lighter version of a mint hot
chocolate – perfect for a cold autumn evening.
I then tried a range that
the lovely people at Dragonfly tea sent me to review, and thought the easiest
way to tell you about these would be to review each tea individually.
Emerald Mountain – Green Tea
This was a lovely green tea – not bitter at all,
with a clean and fresh quality.
Cape Malay Chai – Spiced rooibos
This is definitely a tea for the winter, with its
kick of spicy cinnamon.
Golden Himalaya – Darjeeling Tea
I really enjoyed this tea, much to my surprise, as I
didn’t expect to like it. It had a hint of sweetness, was refreshing and very
delicate.
Mountain Honeybush – Organic Tea
With the name of this I was expecting it to have a
hint of honey, which it didn’t seem to, but even so, it was still very nice. It
had a clean and fresh taste to it and was great for quenching my thirst.
Swirling Mist – White Tea
I’ve always been interested to try a white tea, so I
wasn’t too sure what to expect. It had an interesting taste and the only way I
can really describe it is ‘fresh.’
Moonlight Jasmine – Green Tea
Another type of green tea, so I was intrigued to see
if this would be different. It had floral hints, and a delicate jasmine
undertone.
Pure chamomile
Unfortunately I was sent an old version of this tea,
so it didn’t have a fancy name, but that didn’t affect it lovely calming taste.
Indian Spice Chai – Black Tea
This is another wintery tea, perfect for a snowy
evening curled up in front of the fire. It has hints of cinnamon, was warming
and had a rich, full taste.
With the Dragonfly teabags,
I particularly liked the little phrase on each string. Overall, I would have to
say I preferred the lighter consistency of the Dragonfly teas, compared to the
Drink Me brand, but that’s not to say I wouldn’t enjoy them if I were looking
for something to fill me up more.
*Teabags were gifted to me by Drink Me and Dragonfly
Are you a Drink Me or Dragonfly fan,
or is there another brand you prefer? What is your favourite type of tea of the
ones I’ve reviewed today?
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