Davids Tea -- Coffee Cake

Coffee Cake

DD#1 - 1/5
DD#2 - 1/5
Bruce - 3/5
Me -  1/5
(family average - 1.5/5)

This sweet, fragrant black tea blend has all the aroma of a fresh baked coffee cake plus an energy boost from rich black tea and a fruity hint of cherry and pineapple.

Bruce liked this tea, giving it a 3/5 but the rest of us rated it a 1/5.  Not nice at all.  Sweetener  of choice, turbinado sugar.

Davids Tea -- Gingerbread

Gingerbread

DD#1 - 3/5
DD#2 - 3/5
Bruce - 3.5/5
Me -  3.5/5
(family average - 3.25/5)

Rich rooibos and sweet honeybush mingle with the warm comforting aromas of ginger, cinnamon and molasses.

We all liked this one giving it a 3 or 3.5.   It was definitely better with turbinado sugar.  Sweetener of choice, turbinado sugar.

Davids Tea -- Spiced Fig

Spiced Fig

DD#1 - 4/5
DD#2 - 4/5
Bruce - 3.5/5
Me -  4/5
(family average - 3.875/5)


This festive tea is a holiday treat that's pure satisfaction at next to no calories. 
 
We all liked this tea although we could not drink it all the time.  On a cold wintery night it would be great.  Sweetener of choice, agave

David’s Tea DIY Advent Calendar – How We Rated The Teas

Tea		Family Avg		Bruce	Me	DD#1	DD#2
Blueberry Jam		4.75		5.0	4.0	5.0	5.0
Goji Pop		4.75		5.0	5.0	4.0	5.0
Bamboozled		4.75		4.0	5.0	5.0	5.0
Jasmine Black Pearls		4.50		5.0	3.0	5.0	5.0
Pink Lemonade		4.25		3.0	5.0	5.0	5.0
Mango Madness		4.25		4.5	4.5	3.0	5.0
Bear Trap		4.00		4.5	4.0	4.0	3.5
Big Apple		3.88		4.0	4.0	3.0	4.0
Strawberry/Rhubarb Parfait		3.75		4.0	4.0	4.0	3.0
Three Wishes Tea		3.75		4.0	2.0	5.0	4.0
Citron Oolong		3.75		3.5	3.5	3.0	5.0
Buddah's Blend		3.62		3.5	3.0	3.0	5.0
Dragon Pearls		3.50		3.0	2.0	4.0	5.0
Earl of Lemon		3.50		3.0	4.0	2.0	5.0
Ginseng Oolong		3.50		4.0	2.0	4.0	4.0
Kokomo		3.50		3.0	3.0	3.0	5.0
Razzamatazz		2.37		3.5	2.0	1.0	3.0
Chocolate Rocket		2.50		4.5	2.0	2.0	1.5
Vanilla Orchid		3.25		4.0	3.0	3.0	3.0
Happy Kombucha		3.25		4.0	3.0	3.0	3.0
Golden Pu'reh		3.12		3.5	3.0	3.0	3.0
Jumpy Monkey		2.00		2.0	2.0	2.0	2.0
Love Tea #7		2.00		3.0	2.0	1.0	2.0
Lapsang Suchong		1.00		1.0	1.0	1.0	1.0

Merry Christmas!

David’s Tea DIY Advent Calendar – Day 24 – Jumpy Monkey

Jumpy Monkey

DD#1 - 2/5
DD#2 - 2/5
Bruce - 2/5
Me -  2/5
(family average - 2/5)

Mate
'This brew uses ingredients from the Rain Forest Alliance to give you a tasty boost.'

This was Bruce's choice.  He didn't really like this tea, he did add honey but it didn't improve it at all.  The rest of us did not like it either.  Sweetener of choice, honey.

David’s Tea DIY Advent Calendar – Day 23 – Mango Madness

Mango Madness

DD#1 - 3/5
DD#2 - 5/5
Bruce - 4.5/5
Me -  4.5/5
(family average - 4.25/5)

White tea
'It's fruity.  It's refreshing.  It tastes just like a ripe piece of mango.  In short, it's total madness.' 

This was my choice.  I liked it but it needed to be sweetened.  We used agave and it was delicious.  DD#1 was the only one that thought it was just ok.  Sweetener of choice, agave.

David’s Tea DIY Advent Calendar – Day 22 – Buddah's Blend

Buddah's Blend

DD#1 - 3/5
DD#2 - 5/5
Bruce - 3.5/5
Me -  3/5
(family average - 3.625/5)

White tea
 'We don't like to brag, but we're pretty sure we just found the key to achieving nirvana.  It's easier than you think - just sip a cup of this delicate blend.'

This was DD#2 choice.  She loved this one especially when she sweetened it with agave. DD#1, myself and Bruce just thought it was ok with either a 3 or 3.5.  Sweetener of choice, agave

David’s Tea DIY Advent Calendar – Day 21 – Jasmine Black Pearls

Organic Jasmine Black Pearls

DD#1 - 5/5
DD#2 - 5/5
Bruce - 5/5
Me -  3/5
(family average - 4.5/5)

Black Tea
'Black pearls, black jasmine teas and Chinese black teas are all extremely rare.  So what do you get when you combine all three?  A seriously special, super-rare, once-in-a-lifetime tea.'

This was DD#1 choice.  She loves it along with DD#2 & Bruce.  They did put in a little milk.  She said it smoothed it out a little.  Sweetener of choice, agave.

David’s Tea DIY Advent Calendar – Day 20 – Chocolate Rocket

Chocolate Rocket

DD#1 - 2/5
DD#2 - 1.5/5
Bruce - 4.5/5
Me -  2/5
(family average - 2.5/5

Mate
'Need a boost?  This energizing hit of chocolate, almonds, raspberries, chicory and roasted mate will have you up and flying.'

This was Bruce's choice.  He really liked this tea that tasted like chocolate and raspberries.  The girls and I did not like it, chocolate and tea do not go together in the same mug.  Sweetener of choice, turbinado sugar.

David’s Tea DIY Advent Calendar – Day 19 – Razzamatazz

Organic Razzamatazz

DD#1 - 1/5
DD#2 - 3/5
Bruce - 3.5/5
Me -  2/5
(family average - 2.375/5)

Herbal Infusion
'We think this fruity blend is the jazziest drink around.  It tastes just like a ripe, juicy berry.  Aces.'

This was my choice & I did not like it.  Much preferred yesterdays Bamboozled.  DD#1 did not like it either but DD#2 & Bruce thought it was just ok.  Sweetener of choice, honey. 

David’s Tea DIY Advent Calendar – Day 18 – Bamboozled

Bamboozled

DD#1 - 5/5
DD#2 - 5/5
Bruce - 4/5
Me -  5/5
(family average - 4.75/5)

Herbal Infusion
'With cooling bamboo leaves and the juicy flavours of pineapple and peach, this herbal blend is a refreshing summer drink any panda would love.'
This was DD#2 choice.  We tried this with different sweeteners, turbinado sugar won out.  All us girls gave it a 5/5.  Bruce gave it a 4/5.  Sweetener of choice, turbinado sugar

David’s Tea DIY Advent Calendar – Day 17 – Golden Pu'reh

Golden Pu'reh

DD#1 - 3/5
DD#2 - 3/5
Bruce - 3.5/5
Me -  3/5
(family average - 3.125/5)

Pu'reh tea
'This pu'reh tea has been aged for 5 years deep in China's Yunnam mountain caves, for a truly earthy taste.'

This was DD#1 choice.  She liked it but with turbinado sugar and a little milk.  It smoothed the tea out.  The rest of us just thought it was ok.  Sweetener of choice, turbinado

David’s Tea DIY Advent Calendar – Day 16 – Happy Kombucha

Happy Kombucha

DD#1 - 3/5
DD#2 - 3/5
Bruce - 4/5
Me - 3/5
(family average - 3.25/5)

Oolong Tea
'This fruity blend has its roots in the 1960s, when every cool hippie was growing kombucha.'

This was Bruce's choice.  He liked it, giving this one a 4/5.  The rest of us thought Happy Kombucha was just ok.  Sweetener of choice, honey.

David’s Tea DIY Advent Calendar – Day 15 – Citron Oolong

Citron Oolong

DD#1 - 3/5
DD#2 - 5/5
Bruce - 3.5/5
Me -  3.5/5
(family average - 3.75/5)

Oolong Tea
 'This oolong blend is scented with lemon myrtle, jasmine and natural citrus essences, and the result is light, fresh and uplifting.'

This was my choice.  While I liked it, it was not my absolute favourite.  DD2 absolutely loved it, giving it a 5/5.  DD1 & Bruce did like it as well.  Sweetener of choice, cane sugar

David’s Tea DIY Advent Calendar – Day 14 – Dragon Pearls

Dragon Pearls

DD#1 - 4/5
DD#2 - 5/5
Bruce - 3/5
Me -  2/5
(family average - 3.5/5)

Green Tea
'Incredible as it seems, each of these pearls was hand-rolled.  When you infuse them in hot water, they will release the most intensely beautiful scent as they slowly unravel and come to life.'

This was DD#2 choice.  She loves green tea and this one is a winner.  This is a close second to Butterfly Jasmine which is nice as Butterfly Jasmine is rather expensive.  DD#1 gave it a 4/5 which is high for her.  Bruce thought it was ok & I didn't like it but then I don't like green tea.  Sweetener of choice, none!

David’s Tea DIY Advent Calendar – Day 13 – Strawberry/Rhubarb Parfait

Strawberry/Rhubarb Parfait

DD#1 - 4/5
DD#2 - 3/5
Bruce - 4/5
Me - 4/5
(family average - 3.75/5)

Fruit Infusion
'This red blend tastes as juicy as a fresh-picked strawberry, with a tart rhubarb punch and a subtle hint of yogurt creaminess.  Caffeine-free .'

This was DD#1 choice.  She really liked it but thought it was a little strawberry-ie and didn't have the rhubarb taste.  The rest of us liked it but DD#2 thought it was just ok.  Sweetener of choice, agave.

David’s Tea DIY Advent Calendar – Day 12 – Love Tea #7

Love Tea #7

DD#1 -1/5
DD#2 - 2/5
Bruce - 3/5
Me -  2/5
(family - 2/5)

Black Tea
'Want to be lucky in love?  Try this sultry blend of black tea, chocolate, strawberries, and rose petals--seriously, it's a foolproof aphrodisiac.'

This was Bruce's choice.  He thought it was just ok.  DD#1, #2 & myself really did not like it.  Wonder what Bruce's next choice will be like?  Sweetener of choice, turbinado sugar

David’s Tea DIY Advent Calendar – Day 11 – Pink Lemonade

Pink Lemonade

DD#1 -5/5
DD#2 -4/5
Bruce - 3/5
Me -  5/5
(family average - 4.25/5)

Rooibos
 'When life gives you lemons, reach for this blend.  Served hot, it's a tasty throat soother.  On ice, it's an addictively tangy summer refresher.'

This was my choice.  I gave it a  5/5.  I love pink lemonade.  This tea was really good without sweetener but much, much better with agave.  DD#1 & 2 really liked it with agave and Bruce thought it was a little too pink lemonadey.  What do you expect of a tea called Pink Lemonade?  Sweetener of choice, agave

David’s Tea DIY Advent Calendar – Day 10 – Goji Pop

Goji Pop

DD#1 - 4/5
DD#2 - 5/5
Bruce - 5/5
Me -  5/5
(family average - 4.75/5)

Fruit Infusion
'Legend has it that Li-Ching Yung lived for 256 years.  His secret?  Goji berries.  Your secret?  This sweet pink tea.  Caffeine-free.'

This was DD#2 choice.  This one is going into our tea cupboard with everyone giving it either a 5/5 or 4/5.  Sweetener of choice, agave

David’s Tea DIY Advent Calendar – Day 09 – Three Wishes Tea

Three Wishes Tea

DD#1 - 5/5
DD#2 - 4/5
Bruce - 4/5
Me -  2/5
(family average - 3.75/5)

Black Tea
'This rare tea's exotic fragrance will transport you to the time of Ali Baba.  Enjoy it chilled, or look into the hot steam and dream of genies'

This was DD#1 choice.  She loves this tea and wants it in our tea cupboard.  It definitely needs a teaspoon of agave.  Sweetener of choice, agave. 

David’s Tea DIY Advent Calendar – Day 08 – Lapsang Suchong

Organic Lapsang Suchong Star

DD#1 - 1/5
DD#2 - 1/5
Bruce - 1/5
Me -  1/5
(family average - 1/5)

Black Tea
'Lovers of single-malt whiskey and fine cigars always fall for this tea's heady aroma of pine wood fire.  It's just that sophisticated.'

This was definitely Bruce's choice & he didn't like it.  The rest of us didn't not like this one either.  Sweetener of choice, NOTHING helped this one!

David’s Tea DIY Advent Calendar – Day 07 – Bear Trap

Bear Trap

DD#1 - 4/5
DD#2 - 3.5/5
Bruce - 4.5/5
Me - 4/5
(family average - 4/5)

Fruit Infusion
'Seriously, this might be the best way to stop a bear in its tracks.  Caffeine-free

This was my choice.  I really liked this as a hot tea but thought it would actually be better as an iced tea.  The rest of the family thought so as well.  Sweetener of choice, honey.

David’s Tea DIY Advent Calendar – Day 06 – Kokomo

Kokomo

DD#1 - 3/5
DD#2 - 5/5
Bruce - 3/5
Me -  3/5
(family average - 3.5/5)

Green Tea
'Head for Komono, where green tea mingles with pineapple, mango and papaya.  We've got your first class ticket right here.'

This was DD#2 choice.  She loves green tea & loves this tea giving it a 5/5.  The rest of us thought it was ok giving it a 3/5.  Sweetener of choice, agave

David’s Tea DIY Advent Calendar – Day 05 – Blueberry Jam

Blueberry Jam

DD#1 - 5/5
DD#2 -5/5
Bruce -5/5
Me -4/5
(family average - 4.75/5)

Black tea
'This fruity tea blends blueberries with black tea, elderberries, cornflowers and stevia.  It's the perfect companion to your morning toast.'

This was DD#1 choice.  Everyone in the family rated this one extremely high.  DD#1, Bruce & DD#2 absolutely loved it & DD#2 does not like black tea.  I rated it a 4/5 which is high for me as I don't like black tea.  Sweetener of choice, turbinado sugar.

David’s Tea DIY Advent Calendar – Day 04 – Ginseng Oolong

Ginseng Oolong

DD#1 - 4/5
DD#2 -4/5
Bruce -4/5
Me - 2/5
(family average - 3.5/5)

'This ginseng-coated tea looks more like moss-covered pebbles than tea leaves.  And it tastes just as wonderfully weird as it looks: rich and crisp with a hint of shea butter and a sweet, lingering ginseng flavour."

This was Bruce's choice, he rated it at 4/5.  The girls liked it as well rating it as a 4/5.  I personally did not like it as it tasted more like a green tea.  Sweetener of choice, agave

David’s Tea DIY Advent Calendar – Day 03 – Earl of Lemon

Earl of Lemon

DD#1 - 2/5
DD#2 -5/5
Bruce -3/5
Me -4/5
(family average - 3.5/5)

White tea
'This bright, fresh white tea combines a classic Earl Grey flavour profile with a sunny splash of lemon and a subtle hint of creaminess.'

This was my choice, I gave Earl of Lemon a 4/5.  I did like this tea as much as I thought I would.  I love lemon but didn't care for the green tea taste.  This is a white and green tea combination.  DD#1 & Bruce really did not like this one, both do not like lemon.  DD#2 loves green tea and lemon so she gave it a 5/5 star rating. Sweetener of choice, agave

David’s Tea DIY Advent Calendar – Day 02 – Big Apple

Big Apple

DD#1 - 3/5
DD#2 - 4.5/5
Bruce - 4/5
Me - 4/5
(family average - 3.875/5)

White tea
'This tea is an homage to New York City.  With premium white and green teas and big pieces of golden apple, it's fun, flashy and full of flavour - just like our favourite city'

This was DD#2's choice.  She really liked Big Apple.  Bruce & I also liked it but DD#1 said it was ok.  Sweetener of choice, agave .

David’s Tea DIY Advent Calendar – Day 01 – Vanilla Orchid

Vanilla Orchid

DD#1 - 3/5
DD#2 - 3/5
Bruce - 4/5
Me - 3/5
(family average - 3.25/5)

Oolong tea
'When you blend premium Huang Jin Gui with a touch of vanilla, you get a perfectly balanced cup that's equal parts rich, creamy and floral.  Heavenly. . . '

This was DD#1's choice.  She liked it but not enough to add it to our tea cupboard collection.  Bruce & DD#2 really liked it & I thought it was just ok.  Sweetener of choice, agave.