During a trip to World Market recently, I came across a new flavor of Numi tea that piqued my curiosity, this Chocolate Earl Grey Indulgent Tea. I wasn't quite sure whether chocolate Earl Grey was a good idea or not, but I knew I had to try it.
The tea bags are individually wrapped in nice big envelopes, and I thought these look like "special" tea bags worthy of being tucked in a card or letter to a friend.
When I first opened the tea bags, I realized these tea bags are made with a string somewhat like some tea bags I came across in London last year. When the tea bag steeps and has absorbed water, you just hold the tag and the string comes out as the weight of the tea bag pulls it down. So that was kind of fun to discover.
Unfortunately, the tea itself is not at all what I'd consider indulgent. The instructions said to steep the tea for 6-8 minutes, and I did, but I still ended up with what tasted like stale Earl Grey tea with only the slightest scent (no taste) of chocolate, so I'm not a fan. (I'm also embarrassed that I sent one of these tea bags to a friend before I tried it. I should know better!) And I so wanted to like this tea!
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ReplyDeleteVery nice to learn this. Thank you, Angela! ♥
I was expecting to read that you'd found a fabulous new Earl Grey with the addition of a chocolate essence but your honest review is appreciated.
ReplyDeleteChocolate orange puerh is my favourite for a taste of chocolate, it's a blend from David's Teas.
There's a buzz at the moment with chocolate wine according to a friend, but...was a bit skeptical of this flavor pairing...not gonna be on my shopping list. Thanks for being the guinea pig!
ReplyDeleteNice review......I will settle for a chocolate dessert with my tea too! Thanks Angela.
ReplyDeleteI love your honesty.
ReplyDeleteFrom the name, it should be delicious! I'm sorry it wasn't, but glad to know.
ReplyDeleteNice honest review. And thanks for telling me how to properly use tea bags with tags like these.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the review. And I was thinking chocolate and earl grey would be a good combination. Wondering if it was old tea.
ReplyDeleteThanks for taking one for the team! After one too many bad teas, I rarely try new flavors these days.
ReplyDeleteAmy @ 'An Afternoon To Remember' makes a delicious Chocolate Peppermint (or is it Peppermint Chocolate) tea. Also, Harney & Sons' Valentine Tea is a delicious blend of rose petals & chocolate!
Not a fan of Earl Grey to begin with, I can't even imagine chocolate earl grey!
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