Tea Log
or CompleTEA'd Log if you will
Info
I need to get better at finishing teas I have in my cupboard, so here is a cute doodle project to help motivate me! (Also drawing everyday items is very relaxing to me.) Teas listed here have been finished in their entirety! Wahoo. The majority of teas I have are flavored green and black, but I go through the grocery store herbal teas way quicker for whatever reason.
All drawings are mine. You can click a tea to get more info.
Individual Teas
Happy Tummy
- Type: herbal tea
- Ingredients: peppermint, ginger, cinnamon, dandelion root, spearmint
- Get again? yes
This is easily my fifth or sixth box of this. It's my go-to herbal tea for when I feel unwell or nauseated. When I worked in an office, I made sure to keep a stash at my desk and in my bag for emergencies because it was that much of a lifesaver.
Blueberry Jam
- Type: black tea
- Ingredients: black tea, black currants, blueberries, elderberries, cornflower petals, stevia extract, natural flavouring
- Get again? maybe
I remember trying a sample at the store and thinking it was pretty good! I didn't realize it has stevia until after I bought it. (My partner gets migraines from it, so this was all mine to finish.) The tin description recommends pairing it with toast for breakfast and I agree. It's tasty and v balanced.
Candy Cane Crush
- Type: black tea
- Ingredients: black tea, white chocolate, peppermint candy, snowflake candies, cane sugar, peppermint, natural flavouring
- Get again? nah
The charm point is how gorgeous the tea looks! Very festive with pieces of white chocolate, bright red bits of peppermint candy, and snowflake sprinkles. The actual amount of black tea is quite low, so the flavor is fine but kind of weak. You would need to brew it extremely strong to justify diluting it with milk.
Chamomile Dreamland
- Type: rooibos tea
- Ingredients: rooibos, fennel seeds, rosehip peel, chamomile blossoms, lemon balm leaves, lemon peel, lavender blossoms, rose petals
- Get again? nah
Very forgettable. It didn't leave much of an impression on me, and I think I prefer a more straightforward chamomile before bed anyway.
Cinnamon Rooibos Chai
- Type: rooibos tea
- Ingredients: rooibos, cinnamon, apple, natural cinnamon flavouring
- Get again? nah
?? I don't know what I was expecting, but it's very very cinnamon and sweet and apple flavor. It should really be called apple pie rooibos for how prominent the apple sweetness is. I'm generally picky about cinnamon too, so this is not a favorite.
Caramel Shortbread
- Type: fruit infusion
- Ingredients: apple, raisins, brown sugar, elderberries, willow bark, almonds, hazelnuts, sour cherries, raspberries, stevia extract, natural and artificial almond and hazelnut flavoring
- Get again? nah
I like it in theory, but I'm never in the mood for this one. There's a disconnect for me with the overly sweet smell of the tea before brewing and the final drink which is quite mellow.
Chocolate Orange
- Type: pu'erh tea
- Ingredients: pu'erh tea, chocolate, orange peel, natural and artificial flavouring
- Get again? nah
The orange notes aren't very noticeable, or maybe I just waited too long in between opening the package and finishing it. Feels like a cocoa. I couldn't drink it without milk. I was kind of sad I let my last cup of it go to waste because my work day was super busy, and I had forgotten about it until too late into the evening.
Gingerbread
- Type: rooibos tea
- Ingredients: red and green rooibos, honeybush, cinnamon, currants, candied pineapple, crystalized ginger, maple sugar, white chocolate, ginger, safflower, natural and artificial flavouring
- Get again? maybe
I like that it doesn't taste very sweet at all, and it's a nice balance of flavors. I prefer this one over the other gingerbread tea I've logged here.
Le Digestif
- Type: herbal infusion
- Ingredients: apple mint, ginger, fennel, peppermint, orange peel, natural (mango, peppermint) flavouring
- Get again? no
I was interested in finding another stomach soothing tea, but I didn't find this particularly helpful. The flavor was fine. The fennel and peppermint combo was interesting.
Sweet Almond Green
- Type: green tea
- Ingredients: green tea, almonds, natural almond flavouring, marigold flowers, cornflower petals
- Get again? yeah
I like it! I got this because I had an almond green tea with an afternoon set elsewhere. I don't think this was quite the same, but is is pleasant.
S'Mores Chai
- Type: pu'erh tea
- Ingredients: pu'erh tea, brittle pieces, cinnamon, sugar, marshmallow, chocolate chips, natural and artificial (chocolate, hazelnut, toasted marshmallow) flavouring
- Get again? sure
The pu'erh could be a bit stronger, but it's such a delicious blend! It's smells heavenly.
Turmeric Chai
- Type: rooibos tea
- Ingredients: rooibos, ginger, turmeric, cinnamon, cardamom, cloves
- Get again? sure
The flavor is nice and balanced. The turmeric gives it a strong earthy note, and I liked it more than I thought I would.
Ginger & Lemon Myrtle
- Type: honeybush & rooibos tea
- Ingredients: honeybush, rooibos, dried ginger, lemon myrtle, orange peel, ginger powder
- Get again? yes!!
I didn't realize??? Lemon myrtle was something completely different than normal lemon?? But it's a really yummy tea, and amazing with honey, so I'd get it again. I went through this so fast when I had a cold.
Piccolo
- Type: rooibos tea
- Ingredients: rooibos, marigold, flavourings
- Get again? yes!!
BIG FAV. I've gone through 2 packages of this. The label for this describes the flavor as rooibos scented with honey, apricot, and sweet berries. Really good as a not-too-sweet dessert tea with a splash of milk.
Tokio
- Type: green tea
- Ingredients: green tea, black tea, marigold, flavorings
- Get again? yes!
The packaging describes it as "delicately flavored with sweet berries. Fresh and sweet taste". I prefer it with a splash of milk. It's very balanced and a nice treat to have during the workday.
Fox & Rabbit Story Time Tea
- Type: black tea
- Ingredients: black tea, rosehips, fruit pieces, calendula flowers, mango & apricot flavors
- Get again? yes!
I got this as a gift, and it's really nice!! All the fruit pieces are so colorful.
Lychee Rose
- Type: black tea
- Ingredients: lychee tea (black), rose petals
- Get again? maybe
This was also a gift from a friend. It's simple but tasty! Hot or cold with a splash of milk is nice.
Bourbon Vanilla
- Type: rooibos tea
- Ingredients: rooibos, calendula petals, almond slices & vanilla
- Get again? yes
A holiday gift from my sibling! I went through this so fast because it was really easy to drink and a nice treat after dinner.
Beauty Sleep
- Type: herbal tea
- Ingredients: hibiscus, chamomile, rose hips, lemongrass, blue butterfly pea flower, sweet blackberry leaves, licorice, hibiscus extract, bamboo, schizandra extract
- Get again? on sale, yes!
I didn't expect to go through it so fast, but I did. It's a really nice blend, and the slightly tart notes really balance it out. Best brewed strong. Really nice for a before-bed routine.
Gingerbread
- Type: herbal tea
- Ingredients: rooibos, cinnamon, stevia, and natural flavorings
- Get again? nah
This came as a seasonal set with the peppermint bark one. I'm not a fan of things sweetened with stevia, but it's ok. It's best brewed strong, splash of milk optional. Nice as a dessert tea after dinner.
Hibiscus Pineapple Lychee
- Type: hibiscus & fruit tea
- Ingredients: Nigerian hibiscus, rosehips, apple, stevia, pineapple bits, pineapple and lychee flavors
- Get again? on sale, yes!
Really good iced and optionally sweetened!
Peppermint Bark
- Type: herbal tea
- Ingredients: peppermint, green rooibos, cocoa extract, vanilla flavor, blackberry leaves, monk fruit
- Get again? maybe
It's available seasonally and best brewed strong and with a splash of milk. I'm usually picky about things pre-sweetened with monk fruit, but I don't mind this.
Calm Chamomile
- Type: herbal tea
- Ingredients: chamomile, hibiscus, spearmint, rose petals, blackberry leaves, lemongrass, peppermint leaves, sarsaparilla, lemon balm, licorice root, natural flavor, pineapple juice concentrate, passionfruit juice concentrate
- Get again? nah
For all the things packed into it, it's completely underwhelming.
Chamomile
- Type: herbal tea
- Ingredients: chamomile flowers
- Get again? YES (but on sale tho)
My go-to chamomile tea or herbal tea in general. No nonsense. Whole flowers! Please go on sale again soon so I can stock up.
Cold Brew Lychee & Rose
- Type: hibiscus tea
- Ingredients: apple pieces, white hibiscus, hibiscus, natural flavors, tumeric, citric acid, red rose petals
- Get again? YES
I love both cold brew teas and hibiscus so this was a winner at first sip!! The combo of floral and tart notes is very refreshing.
Super Fruit
- Type: hibiscus & fruit tea
- Ingredients: hibiscus, elderberries, blackcurrants, currants, natural flavors, cranberries, blueberries
- Get again? YES (but on sale tho)
Fav berry tea at the moment. Fantastic hot with honey. Very balanced and not too tart. Would make excellent iced tea too.
Raspberry Earl
- Type: black tea
- Ingredients: black tea, natural raspberry and bergamot flavors
- Get again? nah
This is such an ancient tin from my old job, whoops. An added splash of milk is non-negotiable. (It has an odd mouthfeel otherwise.)
Tea Sampler Sets
Dessert Tea Sampler
- Type: variety of 12 samples
- Teas: Jasmine creme brulee (green), coconut cream pie (oolong), cardamom french toast (black), chocolate macaroon (black), english toffee (pu'erh), hot chocolate (pu'erh), cotton candy (rooibos), rapsberry cream pie (rooibos), banana bread (fruit infusion), forever nuts (fruit infusion), midsummer night's dream (fruit infusion), strawberry rubarb parfait (fruit infusion)
- Get again? maybe the jasmine, black, and pu'erh ones
Worth trying at least once if you like dessert teas and want to get an idea of what DAVIDsTEA offers. I find their dessert blends very hit or miss, especially the rooibos and fruit infusion ones. It's a fun selection overall, when you are in a "ah, sure, what the heck! I'll give this a try" mood. The box is cute and closes with a magnet. Gonna keep that for trinkets.