Davidson's Tea Bulk, Ceylon Op Black, 1 lb Bag review and price compare 2022
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Product overview
| Tea Variety | Ceylon |
| Brand | Davidson's |
| Ingredients | 100% Organic Ceylon Tea. |
| Flavor | Ceylon Op Black |
| Item Form | Loose Leaves |
product features
- A pack of 16-Ounce Bag
- USDA Certified Organic and Fair Traded Certified
- Contains caffeine
- Enjoy drinking this loose leaf bulk tea with our best selling and convenient Ultimate Tea Infuser, also available on Amazoncom or Davidsonsteacom
- Packed in a paper/kraft stand up pouch (SUP) with aluminum foil lining to maintain freshness
From the manufacturer
Our Journey
By offering such an extensive selection of teas, Davidson’s Organics strive to keep you constantly enthralled with our blends. While protecting your mind and body, we want you to experience the great rewards of drinking tea when the flavors are true and exciting, when every sip is embodiment of meticulous attention to quality, when ingredients are pure and uncompromized.
product description
Flavor Name:Ceylon Op Black
Rich, "breakfast-type" Sri Lankan tea, excellent with milk.
product details
- Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
- Product Dimensions : 3 x 4 x 10 inches; 15.52 Ounces
- Item model number : 6404
- UPC : 773821999258 022045064045
- Manufacturer : Davidson's Tea
- ASIN : B000SANUB8
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This product is labelled to United States standards and may differ from similar products sold elsewhere in its ingredients, labeling and allergen warnings
Ingredients
100% Organic Ceylon Tea.
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Statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or health condition.
Questions about Davidson's Tea Bulk, Ceylon Op Black, 1 lb Bag
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I'm concerned about heavy metals in green tea from China. Do you know if "USDA organic" includes testing for heavy metals from Chinese soil? I'm drinking A LOT of this tea so it matters to me.
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Answer: Just want to say that if you're talking about the black organic tea from Ceylon, Ceylon is not China. It's Sri Lanka. You are right to be concerned about heavy metals in tea, most especially from, China. Check out this article on the matter, specifically Table 4 if you read nothing else. This is what I use as a guide for where to source my teas. https://www.hindawi.com/journals/jt/2013/370460/ In a nutshell, buy your organic green tea from Sri Lanka and your black tea could be from India or Sri Lanka, although that decision is a little less clear based on the chart mentioned above.
Answer: If you are really worried about heavy metals, I would suggest getting some test strips and just testing you water, and then you can also test the tea after you brew it. The only thing consistent with the answers here is that none of them say the same thing. So if you're really worried, test it. You can buy a box of 50 test strips for $15 or so.
Answer: Great Question! Just found this great video showing a chart comparing green tea metals and advising where and how much to drink. Its a Dr. who recommends to source your green tea from Japan. BTW - organic DOES NOT mean its tested for lead. https://nutritionfacts.org/video/lead-contamination-of-tea/
Answer: The heavy metal thing is nonsense. Have you seen where these teas grow? Some Chinese teas grow in areas with slightly elevated selenium content. If you're concerned about heavy metals, then filter your water (a lot of USA tap water has highish levels of arsenic) and avoid eating any salt water fish.
Answer: Per Dr Mecola's site report on USDA Organic "Organic products cannot be irradiated, are not allowed to contain preservatives or flavor enhancing chemicals, nor can they contain traces of heavy metals or other contaminants in excess of tolerances set by the FDA.6 So Yes, USDA Organic means heavy metals etc. have been checked for.
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Answer: No, "USDA organic" does not mean it has been tested for heavy metals. Unfortunately, organic green teas from China often contain higher amounts of lead than standard Chinese green tea (although standard green tea is high in aluminum). Look for organic green tea from Sri Lanka, or white tea from India--both have the lowest amount of heavy metals.
Answer: I think Davidson's has some integrity about this organic process. Normally tea plantations are in the highlands. I drink a quart of it every day. Heavy metals are normally associated with industrial processes which are not normally near tea plantations.
Answer: if you read the package..... this tea is NOT FROM CHI-NAH!! Its From South Africa
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All these tea reviews are grouped together. can someone tell me how many stars they'd give the gunpowder variety - taste and quality? tia.
Answer: I'm not a tea expert still learning but I found the Gunpowder whole leaf tea from Davidsons produce a nice green brew with a true green tea flavor. But again I'm still learning about tea varieties. I am not blown away by the taste but this is just green tea right? Its not bad. I bought it a couple times and it is a good value for organic whole leaf green tea. vs chopped tea bag blends.
Answer: I have tried the Gunpowder several times and found it to be a decent green tea. It is not as good as Stash (or a couple of others) but it is cheaper. I prefer Davidson's Imperial green because it has more flavor.
Answer: Honestly it has a lot to do with personal opinions. I find the gunpowder green to be more bitter than other green teas. But I like that. If you like teas more sweet this might not be the right choice.
Answer: This is about the worst gunpowder green tea I've come acrosswhen purchasing over the internet.I would strongly recommend to avoid.
Answer: I use this for my Kombucha and it seems to be a great tea. Has beautiful tea leaves and does not taste bitter.
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Answer: It's very good. I had purchased another bulk organic tea on Amazon a year ago, and it was quite a bit more acidic. This variety is much more mild. It has a nice floral taste.
Answer: It's a decent gunpowder tea. As one of the reviewers stated, it is slightly acidic, and it isn't always as nicely rolled up as you might like, but if you mix it with mint leaves, it makes a nice mint tea.
Answer: I had a disaster with the gunpowder green tea. It wasn't gunpowder, it wasn't very green, and it tasted awful.
Answer: Great tea. Very strong flavor. 5 stars. Good job at waking me up. The tea is very tightly rolled pellets. They will expand a great amount. I use a single cup steel tea bag thing. Fill in half way and my 10oz cup will be very strong.
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Has anyone used this tea to brew kombucha?
Answer: I have been brewing Kombucha with this tea for years now with no problems but I use a combination of organic black tea (50%), this brand Silver Needle white tea (30%%) & organic green tea (20%). To have a healthy scoby you should add black at least every other brew. You should also not use teas with additives or added oils because they throw off the balance of yeast & bacteria which is why I stay away from blends. But I am not sure why white tea cannot be used unlimited as long as you add black tea or switch over to black tea st least every other brew.
Answer: I bought the gunpowder green to use for kombucha. I mixed it 50/50 w/black tea, but thought it tasted too light. I then made it 80/20 black/green, but still didn't like it as much as all black, which I've been doing since. After reading these answers though, maybe it's worth experimenting more! My issue has been what kind/how much sugar, because though I know the scoby feeds off the sugar, I'm not too much of a sweet tooth. So the sugar amount is the main issue for me at the moment... :D
Answer: I have and it made the best-tasting kombucha I used to f2 bottle it with a strong dose of ginger concoction (boiled chopped root for 20 minutes) which made it taste delicious. Was also fantastic with cherry and vanilla (add the vanilla after f2 so the alcohol doesn't mess with the fermentation.
Answer: You can only use regular black tea to brew kombucha!!
Answer: I'm uncertain if you are talking about the honey bush tea or another one as it seems all the answers are lumped together. I just finished brewing my first batch of 100% honey bush kombucha and it turned out fantastic. So much so I'm going to make it a regular thing so I'm going to be buying this in bulk from now on. Looks like this product is the winner.
Answer: I've used nothing but oolong for kombucha; I made it over and over for weeks, growing so many beautiful scobies I gave away. It was the best kombucha I'd ever tried. I had a lot of success using cutting frozen cherries in quarters and using 2 or 3. The more you use, the foamier and more sparkle it has (which I loved). I also love the oolong for being so flavorful, with some of the benefits of green tea and the taste of a blacker tea. We drink it in the morning hot, and throughout the day as a weak iced tea. Just the right amount of bitterness, with a good tea flavor.
Answer: I've used nothing but oolong for kombucha; I made it over and over for weeks, growing so many beautiful scobies I gave away. It was the best kombucha I'd ever tried. I had a lot of success using cutting frozen cherries in quarters and using 2 or 3. The more you use, the foamier and more sparkle it has (which I loved).
Answer: You can use this green tea to make JUN which is a type of kombucha that is made with green tea and organic raw honey. This requires a different scoby which you can purchase at kombucha kamp online. JUN is known as the champagne of kombucha. It’s lighter in flavor with a finer bubble and less vinegary taste. It’s definitely more expensive to make because of the honey but so worth it!
Answer: My husband brews Jun Tea (like kombucha) with this. Jun Tea is brews at room temperature using green tea and is sweetened with honey, whereas Kombucha usually uses black tea and cane sugar and requires a heater. The scoby is different, but it looks similar, and the resulting beverage is similar.
Answer: Same as the first answer - I've been using this tea to brew kombucha, except I add (not substitute) the Davidson's jasmine instead of the green tea. Next time I'll try the green tea, but we love the jasmine flair.
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What country is this tea from?
Answer: According to the description "...Indian high-grown"
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What is the origin? Thanks.
Answer: All of the tea varieties are grouped together so questions are visible with any of the many many varieties Davidsons has available.
Answer: Hibiscus? What are you talking about?? This is red tea from South Africa - Fabaceae family of plants..
Answer: The Hibiscus Flowers are organically grown in Egypt, shipped to Davidson's in Nevada where they are processed and packaged.
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Does anyone know how long this tea will be fresh (assuming proper storage)? I'm assuming 16 oz of tea would make about 225 cups of tea.
Answer: As long as you keep the dry tea from open air, it should easily last 225 cups assuming you drink one to two cups a day. Store in an airtight containter and keep out of direct sunlight and you should be fine. I have kept some teas for years as they are ones I only use on occassion.
Answer: It's dried, so it stays "fresh" for as long as you can keep it dry. I've had mine over a year and it's still great.
Answer: I just rediscovered a bag I bought 4 years ago. It still makes very good tea.
Answer: It should last a while if you keep it in an airtight container in a cool dark place. There are some glass jars called Miron violetteglas that keep herbs and teas fresh for at least a year. When you open the jar the herb or whatever you have stored smells as fresh as when you first put it in the jar. These jars are dark blue and do not let any light through, thus maintaining the integrity of the contents. They are available on Amazon too!..good luck..and enjoy your tea.
Answer: Tea like this will last many years if stored properly. Some teas become more valuable after aging. I wouldn't suggest that for an Earl Grey or a flavored tea though. I have some Keemun and Darjeeling stored in glass canisters that are 20 years old and are wonderful.
Answer: I've had it for 3 months now, using it everyday, sealing the package after every use, still as fresh as new, I also have the Earl grey tea from Davidson's and same story, in 3 months still smells and tastes as good as new, quite impressive...
Answer: I store a portion of my tea in a cabinet in a metal cannister for immediate use. The bulk of the tea, I leave in the original bag, put the whole thing in an airtight container and store it in my pantry or other cool dark space. I have stored tea this way for many years and it lasts a very long time.
Answer: I go through about 1 bag per year and I've not noticed a decline in taste or quality, and I will be reordering this soon as my current supply is nearly exhausted.
Answer: The package comes in a zip lock bag as shown. We are on our second bag and we are very happy with the product.
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Are there any health benefits to this tea?
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Answer: Check out what Daniel Amen says about the value of drinking organic green tea. That's why I am at Amazon now: to reconnoiter (sp.?) their organic green tea assortment.
Answer: I second the answer Mike gave. The ingredients of this delightful tea are packed with vitamins, minerals & antioxidants. It's absolutely delicious hot or cold! One of my all time favs!
Answer: It is caffeine-free so there's that.
Answer: It helps balance hormones.
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does making it into a hot tea destroy vit c?
Answer: I have purchased this product several times; love it because it delicious way of getting your vitamin C. Add it chamomile to make a flavorful tea hot or cold.
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Are these full leaves, or are they ground down so that you have to use a strainer/filter?
Answer: Definitely ground down and a lot of stems. Very few full leaves. Seems like the quality has been dropping over time.
Answer: Full leaves, but, I use a filter, it's easier.
Answer: Leaves are ground with very little powder that escapes the basket into the brewing tea.
Answer: You need to put the tea in a strainer or tea ball.
Answer: It is a typical Sencha. It is not grounded and full leaves.
Answer: They are ground.
Answer: I would compare thier size to tobacco in a roll your own cigarette. They are larger then what is in a tea bag. Does this help?
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WHAT IS A GOOD TEA FOR CALMING AND RELAXATION?
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Answer: Davidson's Organic Hibiscus tea is fabulous and delicious - I especially love it iced! It does not contain any caffeine and is good for lowering your blood pressure. Perhaps it's just my metabolism but I can NOT drink it after about 1 pm or it will keep me up all night! :)
Answer: hibiscus and chamomile ,i drink both hibiscus in the day time because it 's a diaratic and chamomile at night .
Answer: Chamomile (and chamomile herbal blends) are fabulous. They will have a definite "floral" flavor. Red teas (rooibos is the actual herb) and blends are also good - they have mild anti-anxiety properties. You can get a more fruityspicy blend if that is more to your taste. I do add sweetener (I stick with Kai Organic Stevia) - but I love even straight chamomile
ooibos.
Answer: chamomile (I may not be spelling that right) is supposed to be very relaxing. Let me advise you to get some in the herbal tea section of your food store before buying any bulk tea. I find chamomile tea to be distasteful, and that may reflect a mild allergy to the herb. Another soother is lavender. If you get lavender in bulk (not as a tea) you might try storing some in open bowls near your bed or pillow.
Answer: tulsi (holy basil) is good for day and night
Answer: I prefer lavender for those purposes. You can get plain lavender tea (make sure you're buying lavender specified as tea and not just lavender petals) or lavender blends. My favorite is a green tea with lavender, but if you want to go caffeine free try a chamomile lavender tea.
Answer: Sorry John, do not have an answer.
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How strong is the bergamot in Davidson's? I've tried Mountain Rose EGT and love it...is this close?
Answer: The Davidson's bergamot is fairly strong. Haven't tried the Mountain Rose EGT of your question for comparison, but can say it is MUCH stronger bergamot than Panera earl greyer or earl grey in restaurant pre-packaged bags. If the bergamot turns out too strong for your taste, blend a bit with a straight black tea such as Irish Breakfast. I personally like the flavor, but mix it up to vary the flavors of tea.
Answer: Strong bergamot smell. Tea is not bitter. But if you make your tea with milk and honey, it will taste like you are drinking some cough syrup.
Answer: I've never tried that but the bergamot is pretty strong. The flavor isn't bad at all nor is it super bitter. The aroma of the leaves is good but very strong.
Answer: It is a full flavored tea (that is not some supermarket tea). Bergamot is a kind of grapefruit and the flavor runs true to that (hints of citrus, kind of smokey). personally I prefer the lavender earl gray since I like my earl grays slightly sweeter.
Answer: I wouldn't say the taste is quite strong. The smell is VERY strong. It had a bit of a chemically taste to it (if that makes sense). It really did not taste like any earl grey I've ever tasted and I don't mean that in a good way. I even like the smokier earl greys. Did not like this one bit. Returned!
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I am interested in making cold-brew green tea with this. do you have a recommendation for how much tea to use per quart of cold-brew?
Answer: For black tea, I use 1/2 cups and brew it for at least 24 hours, up to 3 days. I don't reuse the tea. I brew it in 1/2 gallon of water which makes a concentrate, then mix it with another half gallon of water when I'm done. I use only 1/2 cup of sugar for the gallon and 8 packets of splenda. I'm gonna try it with green tea for the first time after I order this.
Answer: I've had good luck just using 1 teaspoon for each 8 ounces. Drink it straight up, no sweetener. I've heard that you don't have to steep green teas as long, which I've tested with this tea. Drinkable after 3-4 hours. I sometimes add a teaspoon or two of fresh tea to the used tea and make another couple of quarts. Can't go wrong with this tea for cold brewing.
Answer: I use 2 level Table Spoons for a half gallon (2 qt). The first cold brew I do for about 90 minutes, then I generally reuse the grounds for a second batch where I aim for about 4 hours. The first batch if clearly superior but the 2nd batch is still pretty good (but then again, I'm not a tea connoisseur, just someone who wants a bit of caffeine with no added sugar)
Answer: No idea, my husband will sometimes make this in our perculator and then I will put it in the fridge. It can be done, probably a few tbs?
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Have you tried brewing it in a Kuerig Coffee maker?
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Answer: I brewed this in my Hamilton Beach coffee maker and it came out wonderful.
Answer: No, I brew all my Davidson's teas in a mesh basket in distilled water boiling or just below boiling, depending on the tea, water in a mug that was heated in the microwave oven. I keep my coffee implements separate from the tea ones, as not to confound tastes. Have you had good results with the Keurig?
Answer: I haven't tried it myself, but it is doubtful that it would provide good results. Most teas call for just under boiling water and steeped at three minutes, give or take. I don't think the Keurig get's quite that hot, but more importantly, it won't steep the tea. It'll just drip water through the tea.
Answer: I am sorry, I have not.
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Can you reuse the leaves for a second or third brew?
Answer: Yes
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does this contain lead? since its from china?
Answer: I had this tested with SCHNEIDER LABORATORIES and they said it has 0.491 mg/kg of lead
Answer: http://www.green-tea-guide.com/pesticides-in-green-tea.html ....read this article, it'll open your eyes as to how fraught with pesticides and lead Chinese matcha is compared to Japanese matcha... even the organic label doesn't make much of a difference... I've drank Davidson's matcha for quite some time but at this point I'd rather be safe than sorry
Answer: Tests of Chinese teas have consistently shown them to be inferior to Japanese teas in terms of heavy metal (especially lead) contamination. The fact that it is organic has absolutely nothing to do with lead content.
Answer: http://www.green-tea-guide.com/green-tea-lead.html ...another article regarding the lead content of Chinese matcha
Answer: I'd like to say NO because it is Organic. The ingredients list only lists the organic green tea. I am almost done with my bag of this product. I love it. Mixes very well with both cold and hot liquid (I use a Matcha wisk). Tasted great with or without sweetener. As a bonus it's very inexpensive.
Answer: no it is certified organic
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is this the blossom or the calyx?
Answer: Blossom, occasional calyx. I think it's good.
Answer: It is the blossom. The flowers are dried and partially crushed. It is very good as a HBP preventer
Answer: Hibiscus or in some part of the world is called Jamaica flower...
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is this grown and produced in the USA?
Answer: Hi, Our Spearmint is from Egypt. Thank you
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This is a question for the seller: What species of hibiscus is this?
Answer: Not specified on label. Hibiscus flower is organic of high quality, if you are familiar with hibiscus tea available in Egypt it is the same type of flower
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This tea arrived and has a pronounced scent of cinnamon or chia. This is my first time ordering this tea, so I'm not sure...is this normal?
Answer: To me Ceylon tea does have a smokiness to it that might be described as somewhat like cinnamon. I'm not sure if it was all that strong. I'm not familiar with the aroma of chia. Sorry I can't be much help on this.
Answer: The one I received wasn't like that. Was Ceylon tea only. Tasted like original tea without Cinnamon or Chia. Maybe be they sent you a different one, or it's a special blend...
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Answer: I have ordered this tea 3 times and have never had a cinnamon or chia scent, just good Ceylon Orange Pekoe Black tea aroma.
Answer: I noticed this scent too. It must be the way they grow and package this tea in Ceylon. I brewed up a batch for my husband's summertime iced tea. He loved it!!! I brew green tea for me. The nice thing is that when I open the black tea sealed canister I get this wonderful scent. It is also present in the brewing...makes my kitchen a delight. I think that you made a good buy. By the way, I asked my husband if the cinnamon was present in the taste. He said "no". Hope you have a good experience.
Answer: I didn't have that experience, mine had a dry smell similar to what you'd find from other good black teas.
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Why does the seller not separate products so reviews are useful???
Answer: Not sure. So far I've only tried the Imperial Green Tea.
Answer: I wasn't aware they did that. In future I will search by keyword.
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Are these Whole Rosehips or Leaves? Thanks in advance.
Answer: I don't see any leaves. Just like this picture. http://img.diytrade.com/cdimg/90097/7740549/0/1230284170/Rosehip_dried_fruits.jpg
Answer: They are whole rosehips.
Answer: I am sorry I cant remember for sure. I bought several different kinds of tea and then made my own blend.
Answer: They are rose hips but they are not whole... Cut to about size of dried cranberry
Answer: They are in little pieces about the size of a raisin
Answer: whole
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Is the tea from Japan?
Answer: No it's from a small mountainous region in china, they are picked very early it's only a 3 week harvest period, they have the least caffeine and most anti oxidants of any fermented tea.
Answer: I finished the tea a long time ago, and don't remember where it is from. Sorry.
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How much caffeine is in one teaspoon of the tea?
Answer: None. This tea is dried Hibiscus flowers, nothing more.
Answer: package says caffeine free
Answer: 13.6 mg
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just had this tea delivered. I opened the large bag, and the smell is Auful!!!! almost rancid . Has antbody experienced this??? is this what it is s
Answer: Chamomile IMO does not smell that great. In a tea with lemon and some sugar it is great. I sniffed mine too and thought yuk. I made my tea and was very happy with the taste. This is high quality stuff but so much of it in one bag can make the smell overpowering.
Answer: I had the same experience I have had other tea from them and they where great but the mint one smells like armpits Moroccan or green tea should not smell like this at all and wasn't even minty and I don't add any sweeteners to my tea it wouldn't make a difference because the smell is still there
Answer: No that is not how it is suppose to smell. I bought the chamomile tea and it is great. I don't know what kind of tea you got but I love my tea and yes it was packaged and delivered in the same bag as the picture shows.
Answer: How did the exchange go? Did the replacement smell bad or was it good? FYI I haven't had a problem with the smell of this tea.
Answer: I liked the smell of my chamomile flowers. It makes such a good tea. Did you try it for the first time? Perhaps you are not used to herb teas; you can always mix it with some fruit or some other herbs, if you don't like the taste of it.
Answer: My teas are very good. Great smells.
Answer: One's awful may be another's pleasant however I took a big sniff of my 6 month old chamomile; it smells somewhat sweet. I doubt you'd find the aroma rancid. I assume if it were bad it might smell of mildew if it weren't dried properly. At any rate, Return it. It's easy enough to do. You might touch base with Davidson; see if they can shed light on your predicament.
Answer: That doesn't sound right, to me. Mine has a light, floral scent. Pleasant, definitely not what I would describe as rancid.
Answer: It's the best tea I've ever had. I'm a repeat customer.
Answer: I have not had that experience.
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What's the flavor like on the sun, moon and stars tea?
Answer: I had hoped the Sun, Moon and Stars tea would be like Starbucks Joy tea. It is nothing like it (and not in a good way). I did not like the flavor at all.
Answer: Well, the rooibos tea has a slight sweet taste with a hint of vanilla. I really like it! Tastes just like authentic loose leaf tea.
Answer: I normally drink jasmine green tea in the mornings (also from Davidson's, highly recommend it!), but I thought I give this one a try due to my curiosity for the mixture of the flavors. I'm glad I did, it's a very pleasant, balanced tea with the smokey flavor of the Oolong.
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does it work good for making a green tea frappe
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Are these the RED flowers or mixed? I want this to make mead but I need the red flowered variety?
Answer: Mine were red. Please check with the seller
Answer: These are pure, dried Hibiscus flowers. No variety.
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The product s.b. loose green rooibos. Why so many reviews of other teas, Davidson ceylon, etc. What tea do you actually get when you order this?
Answer: I actually ordered hybiscus tea, & that's what I received!
Answer: You get whatever tea you picked in the drop down menu. Unfortunately since there is not a listing for each individual tea they have lumped all the reviewes for the different tea varieties together.
Answer: Herbal plus licorice; it's quite delicious
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Anyone try using this stuff in a Keurig with one of the reusable 'filters'?
Answer: The water temperature in a Keurig is way, way too hot for any green tea variety. Green tea steeps at 160 to 175 degrees.
Answer: I have, works well, the only thing I would say is to use a separate reusable filter just for tea, I could never get the coffee taste out of it regardless of how many times I washed it.
Answer: No, I don't have one myself. But don't see why it wouldn't make you a great cup of TEA !! Give it a shot ?
Answer: I have not but can not see why it wouldn't work.
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What is the taste difference between red and green rooibos?
Answer: There is a big distinction in taste between the two. Red rooibos has been naturally fermented and has a mildly sweet flavor. It actually tastes very pleasant without adding anything to the brewed tea. Green rooibos has a green, raw flavor similar to how hay or freshly cut grass smell. There's nothing similar in their appearance or taste, but both are high in antioxidants, especially the green. I usually brew my tea with a mixture of the two, though with a lesser proportion of the green.
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Answer: I have no idea. I usually just buy plain rooibos and when I make the tea it is rather red. I apparently am not a very good judge in this area.
Answer: the red is a bit bolder if using cancer drug arimidex this tea is not compatable I miss this tea red and green both delicious hope this helps
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where is it grown
Answer: This is the question for the seller not the user.
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Which side of the world is Assam tea from?
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Answer: the Assam reagon of India
Answer: Assam is a region in India
Answer: Originally India
Answer: Northeast India.
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Appoximately how many cups of tea in a 1 lb bag? thx
Answer: Oh, my goodness--lots and lots. I fix a six-cup tea pot full every day, filling it with hot water when I drink my two breakfast mugs (not cups) and sip it as iced tea all day. A one-pound bag lasts me two months. So, 60 time 9-10? About 600 cups. And it would depend on how strong you like it. I use three heaping tablespoons for the six-cup pot.
Answer: I order this tea every couple of months and make a large pot every day. Maybe 4 cups a day for 60 days?
Answer: A lot! I bought this tea about six months ago and I still have about half a bag. I drink 2-3 cups a day. Hope this helps.
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Is this hibiscus tea ground like a matcha tea?
Answer: No the "tea leaves" appear to be whole
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what is a good thing to store the chamomile tea in after the bag is opened that is not the bag
Answer: I store my chamomile in a tight glass canning jar within easy reach for daily use. I store the balance of the tea in my freezer in the bag it came in. Have had no problems here in Florida keeping it fresh this way. Barbara
Answer: I would be very careful of storing tea in the fridge or freezer- tea absorbs the odors of the items surrounding it, which can be extremely unpleasant depending on what you had it sitting next to. Also, if it absorbs any moisture, it may rot.
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Where are leaves coming from ? Was it grown in China ?
Answer: it doesn't say anything about that on the label. it doesn't say where it was grown.
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Is there a good expiration date on it when you receive it?
Answer: Yes, right on the front. I bought mine a year ago, expires October 2014, and it is still as delicious today...and so aromatic!! My favorite. The reason these teas stay so fresh, I believe, is the foil lined pouch they come in. Every time you unseal it, you are hit with wonderful scents of the tea. I have 3 different types, and they are all the same.
Answer: I bought the bulk tea. Experation dates don't mean much. The company who's product it is, sets them. It only says when product tastes the best. You will not get sick if you use past date. And defiantly, don't throw tea away because of a date. I have tea over five years and it still tastes great.
Answer: I do not know. I never keep the bag. I store my tea in a glass sealed jar. I have never had a problem with their tea.
Q:
Is this tea tested for chromium levels?
Answer: No. The label says it is certified organic by NDA and only ingredient is tulsi tea.
Answer: I recently had hair analysis done 3 weeks ago for toxic metals. My chromium level was normal. I have been taking tulsi now for close to a year. The hair analysis reflecks a 3 month level, so it should have registered if i was ingesting excessive amounts. I take a pot of tulsi daily.
Answer: Sorry, I do not know about that although I do love this tea even although it is a little dusty.
Answer: I am not aware about any issues concerning Chromium levels, only the fact that it has a pleasant taste and works miracles with my bronchial and asthma issues. After drinking, I have had no ill affects whatsoever. Maybe the Manufacturer can help? It is my non-professional opinion that it must not, because I have had no issues with flushing skin, nor any other symptoms of dis-ease. I hope this helps!
Answer: That's a good question for the manufacturer.
Q:
Hello! Where is this tea sourced from? China? Ceylon/Sri Lanka? Thank you!:)
Answer: According to the manufacturer this tea is 100% organic, Free trade certified from Sri Lanka (Ceylon).
Answer: Ceylon (Sri Lanka)
Answer: Hello,it is from Sri Lankan.
Q:
What is the shelf life of this tea? How long can it keep sealed without going stale?
Answer: I don't know. I am keeping some in a clasp/seal jar and some in the original bag over the vented stove. I don't think the tea's going to go stale as I will drink in within a year or two. Because tea is already dried, I really don't see it as going stale if kept cool and dry. Check expert web sites.
Answer: I have had this tea for over two months now. I keep it in the pouch it came in tucked back on my kitchen counter. It comes in a resealable lined pouch and that works on keeping it fresh. Its a very well flavored tea. I puchased it because of the benefits of the red tea, I enjoy a nice large cup every night while I relax before bed.
Answer: I've stored dry rooibos in double-wrapped paper bags for years without any change in flavor/quality. The best ways are cool, dark, and dry. I would not recommend storage in plastic bags, or the refrigerator. A jar would be OK if it was in a dark, cool place. It helps to remember that rooibus is a type of dry, shredded bark.
Answer: I kept mine for ~1year in the original packaging and it was OK
Answer: I would guess at least 1 year in an airtight container.
Q:
I want to buy Tulsi Pure Leaves (Loose Leaf) . why is it not available on amazon store?
Q:
Does this contain the logo of the darjeeling tea association?
Answer: I looked up the darjeeling tea associations logo prior to responding. I don't see this logo on any of the several Davidson's Teas I looked at.
Answer: No just says certified by OTCO and usda organic
Q:
Are all of the seeds removed from this tea?
Answer: I haven't seen any seeds.
Answer: No they were not.
Answer: Yes!
Answer: Yes I haven't noticed any.
Answer: Yes
Q:
Re: rooibos tea, a statement that they will buy it back if you are dissatisfied, then under the price: "This item non-returnable". Contradictory, no?
Answer: Best to call Amazon
Q:
Where is this tea grown? I know it’s not listed on the package
Answer: I believe its grow in dirt
Q:
I really like the peppermint and spearment but i cant seem to find a good deffuser and the leaves are so small Any suggestions? Thanks!
Answer: I have the same issue. I leave the bottom 1/4" of tea on the bottom of cup. It is a waste of good tea, but until I can find a better infuser it works
Answer: I put the tea and the peppermint in a small muslin bag, cover with boiling water and let it steep. Take the bag out and toss. Easiest way I have found to get what I want.
Answer: I measure tea leaves in a container, pour on boiling water and cover. After steeping, I pour through one of those gold colored permanent coffee filters. Works perfectly.
Answer: Glad you got good tea--mine was old and dusty and no, I never figured that out. It's so fine it seeps through all of my strainers.
Answer: The good thing about these leaves is there is no time limit on having them in the tea. For my Herbal teas, I let them loose in the teapot and pour the tea into my cup using a net strainer.
Answer: I use tea filters they work great!
Answer: Coffee filters work well.
Q:
Was anyone able to verify it's not grown in China?
Q:
Can this leafs be used to mix with coconut oil and apply to hair ?
Answer: I ordered the Chamomile tea. It is a lot of flowers. I use the chamomile with turmeric and cocomut oil on my hair. I use a little roasted Chicory root to add a little color. I put all dry ingredients in my spice grinder. When it is a powder I add it to the coconut oil. It does a great job conditioning my hair. I would think anything that will grind up will be just fine. IMO
Answer: I wouldn't recommend it. If you're hoping for tea tree oil to mix for the hair, I would suggest getting the essential oil version of tea tree oil. Otherwise, you're probably going to have hard tea leaves and powder mixed in with your hair and all over your scalp.
Answer: I can’t answer that but my guess is no it would not be good for that.
Answer: Why not?
Q:
How do I brew Davidson organic tea
Answer: Get a tea ball and soak it in water that is about 170*F for about 3-4 minutes.
Answer: Each package has directions, and it depends of the kind of tea. English Breakfast is a black tea and so, the water needs to boil. Also, it's best to warm the teapot first. I do it by pouring in a little hot water, swirling it around, and then pouring it out. Put in the tea leaves - one teaspoon for every 8-10 ounces of water. Pour in the boiling water and let it brew for about five minutes. When you pour out the tea, use a strainer and enjoy!
Answer: Same as any other loose tea. You need a tea ball or infuser
Answer: I put my looseleaf tea in a tea ball and pour hot boiling water over it and steep for as long as you like mine about two minutes
Answer: I pour boiling water on a half a tea spoon green tea and let it for five minutes then it is ready to be served.
Answer: Sorry, but I gave a bad review and they refunded my money.
Q:
any allergen info available? is it processed in facilities containing major allergens, like wheat, soy... thanks
Answer:
Answer:
Answer: Do not have clear cut answer for you. However, my wife is allergic to the usual stuff like, pollens, pores etc.etc. She drinks this tea without any allergic reaction. Please know that we steep the tea in boiling water. Than she puts ice into the tea to bring down the temperature. Hope this helps.
Product reviews of Davidson's Tea Bulk, Ceylon Op Black, 1 lb Bag
Jae : Needs better quality control
I love hibiscus tea and have been drinking it for a few years now to help keep my blood pressure down. Occasionally I have had a bad cup that tastes awful. After almost throwing up the last time, I started examining the hibiscus petals and realized that some of the dried flowers have spider webs and other debris in them. I thought it was just that brand so got another brand and ended up sorting through the whole 1 lb bag to pick out the pieces with spider webs. They are usually under curled dry petals. Very tedious. Tried Davidson’s this time and it is the worst so far. The picture is from sorting through less than a cup of the tea. (Even a hair stuck in it) I’m sad, I don’t want to spend over an hour sorting through a pound of tea every 2 months. Wish I could find a brand that is better quality! Maybe organic will always mean it comes with spider webs and debris???
Jeff Chadic : This is the ABSOLUTELY MOST DISGUSTING tea I have every had
I am exclusively a tea drinker and have been for 30 years. I bought what was supposed to be Keemun tea, my primary tea for over 20 years, but what I received defies description. I have never had a sip of Keemun, in 20 years, that wasn't good. Twenty years! I will try to do Davidson's swill justice. The First, whatever Davidson sent me was not Keemun. It was barely dark when strongly brewed. I had a primary taste reminiscent of a batch of spoiled home-made beef jerky I once suffered to taste. Followed by that, it has an aftertaste of bitterness with a hint of jasmine kind of like someone had guzzled green jasmine tea on an empty stomach and puked up the drink mixed with bile. I have to throw it in the garbage because it is so horrific that I am afraid it will taint my compost.
Don't buy this tea unless you want to poison an enemy.
Don't buy this tea unless you want to poison an enemy.
Dillyeo : Very good taste
I was reading some of the reviews from expert tea drinkers. Although I love tea and spend a lot of money on tea I can not tell the quality sometimes.
I accidentally ordered black rose tea thinking that I was ordering rose petals to make my own blend. When I tried to return the bag realizing it was black tea, Amazon refunded me but let me keep my order so I ended up opening the sealed bag a year later and drinking the tea. I was amazed at the rose flavor and strong black taste.
Some reviews are saying that they suspect this is a trick to make cheap bad quality tea more flavorful but overall, I really love the flavor, and I have not had black tea this flavorful from other brands. I would order again. This is a very large bag and lasts a long time. For the price and amount, I recommend this.
I accidentally ordered black rose tea thinking that I was ordering rose petals to make my own blend. When I tried to return the bag realizing it was black tea, Amazon refunded me but let me keep my order so I ended up opening the sealed bag a year later and drinking the tea. I was amazed at the rose flavor and strong black taste.
Some reviews are saying that they suspect this is a trick to make cheap bad quality tea more flavorful but overall, I really love the flavor, and I have not had black tea this flavorful from other brands. I would order again. This is a very large bag and lasts a long time. For the price and amount, I recommend this.
Jeff Chadic : This is the ABSOLUTELY MOST DISGUSTING tea I have every had
I am exclusively a tea drinker and have been for 30 years. I bought what was supposed to be Keemun tea, my primary tea for over 20 years, but what I received defies description. I have never had a sip of Keemun, in 20 years, that wasn't good. Twenty years! I will try to do Davidson's swill justice. The First, whatever Davidson sent me was not Keemun. It was barely dark when strongly brewed. I had a primary taste reminiscent of a batch of spoiled home-made beef jerky I once suffered to taste. Followed by that, it has an aftertaste of bitterness with a hint of jasmine kind of like someone had guzzled green jasmine tea on an empty stomach and puked up the drink mixed with bile. I have to throw it in the garbage because it is so horrific that I am afraid it will taint my compost.
Don't buy this tea unless you want to poison an enemy.
Don't buy this tea unless you want to poison an enemy.
Amazon Customer : Not green - not decaf
This review is for the Bulk, Decaf Green Tea. Because of health issues with caffeine I ordered this tea to make iced tea. Although the tea leaves are a lighter color, it tastes nothing like any other green tea I've used, it tastes like black tea and, as for the decaf label, if this is decaffeinated it isn't by much. When I was drinking the Twinings brand of decaf green tea I could drink as much as I wanted with no problems. With this tea two or three glasses gives me a problem with my heart and, if I drink it late in the day, I can't get to sleep. I believe this is the first time I've ordered from this company and this will be the last.
BlakeleeM : Great if You Enjoy BOLD Earl Gray Flavor!
I love earl gray tea, but sometimes companies mess it up. Like the time it said "earl gray" but had the overwhelming taste of vanilla cream, or the companies that instead of using pure bergamot oil, they cut their costs and use an artificial bergamot flavor. I was going through so much earl gray tea and was only satisfied with those who had the bold taste of classic earl gray (Stash- double strength, Equal Exchange, Harney & Sons). Thus, I wanted to save myself some money and order my tea in bulk, so I searched on Amazon and Davidson's is one tea that came up and was affordable. After reading the reviews (mostly positive-aside from the folks who clearly used too much tea at one time or steeped it for too long), I decided to put it on subscribe and save.
Once it arrived, and I tried it, I was immediately satisfied! Definitely keeping this one! I brew about 1-2 teaspoons of tea in my 5 cup tea pot for about 4-5 minutes, and that makes the perfect cup for me! However! I will stress this: if you do not like boldly bergamot, classic earl gray tea, you may not be satisfied with the flavor. However, I enjoy mine sometimes with a tiny dab of cream to cut the boldness sometimes and a teaspoon of birch xylitol.
Once it arrived, and I tried it, I was immediately satisfied! Definitely keeping this one! I brew about 1-2 teaspoons of tea in my 5 cup tea pot for about 4-5 minutes, and that makes the perfect cup for me! However! I will stress this: if you do not like boldly bergamot, classic earl gray tea, you may not be satisfied with the flavor. However, I enjoy mine sometimes with a tiny dab of cream to cut the boldness sometimes and a teaspoon of birch xylitol.
Dave B. : The perfect tea
Rooibos has been my favorite tea for a long time, and Davidson's is now my favorite rooibos.
Tea is confusing, thanks to a lot of pretentiousness and a large dose of buzzwords in the marketing. You have heard rooibos marketed as "red tea." It is also an "herbal" tea, meaning that it is not made from the actual tea plant, but another plant instead. Rooibos happens to be caffeine-free, which is a good thing. Caffeinated tea contains about half as much caffeine as coffee or soda, which means it usually isn't great at perking you up, but it is great at making you have to pee a lot. Drink decaffeinated or "herbal" teas; it will make your life better.
That said, in the herbal/noncaffeinated tea arena, I like rooibos the best by far. It is the most tea-like of the teas not made from the actual tea plant. I like it BETTER than "real" tea: the flavor is milder, with none of the astringency of traditional tea. The color is beautiful: a rich, deep garnet red. It has the faintest hint of sweetness, and there is no bitterness, no matter how hot/long/strong you steep it. It is great both hot and cold, sweetened and unsweetened.
The texture of this tea is much finer than traditional black teas. The tea is made up of thin fibers, somewhat resembling finely chopped pencil shavings. This may require a strainer with finer mesh than you might normally use. If your strainer has holes drilled in it, those holes are probably too big to be 100% effective. Strainers made of fine screen material are usually effective.
Tea is confusing, thanks to a lot of pretentiousness and a large dose of buzzwords in the marketing. You have heard rooibos marketed as "red tea." It is also an "herbal" tea, meaning that it is not made from the actual tea plant, but another plant instead. Rooibos happens to be caffeine-free, which is a good thing. Caffeinated tea contains about half as much caffeine as coffee or soda, which means it usually isn't great at perking you up, but it is great at making you have to pee a lot. Drink decaffeinated or "herbal" teas; it will make your life better.
That said, in the herbal/noncaffeinated tea arena, I like rooibos the best by far. It is the most tea-like of the teas not made from the actual tea plant. I like it BETTER than "real" tea: the flavor is milder, with none of the astringency of traditional tea. The color is beautiful: a rich, deep garnet red. It has the faintest hint of sweetness, and there is no bitterness, no matter how hot/long/strong you steep it. It is great both hot and cold, sweetened and unsweetened.
The texture of this tea is much finer than traditional black teas. The tea is made up of thin fibers, somewhat resembling finely chopped pencil shavings. This may require a strainer with finer mesh than you might normally use. If your strainer has holes drilled in it, those holes are probably too big to be 100% effective. Strainers made of fine screen material are usually effective.
D. Bentley : Mostly positive.
I wish each flavor could be reviewed and rated separately. So far I've loved nearly all of the ones I've ordered, but a few stand out as being not up to par with the rest.
Sun, Moon, & Stars - Unfortunately this blend is just awful. The oolong overpowers everything, and that's partly because oolong preparation is different from other teas. Oolong is supposed to be pre-soaked to rid it of the musty smell before steeping it for tea. Since it's blended with the much gentler green and jasmine teas, presoaking also removes much of their flavor, especially the jasmine blossom scent.
Pumpkin Spice - Tastes very meh when made with water, but the flavors seem like they might work well with milk, so I intend to try that before saying this blend is bad.
Orange Spice - Delicious, but VERY pungent. If you want a strong cinnamon tea with notes of other holiday flavors, this is great.
Cinnamon Apple - Mild cinnamon flavor, very little fruit flavor. Good, but not great.
Earl Grey Red - Very strong earl grey flavor, quite lovely.
English Breakfast - A nice strong black tea, exactly as you'd expect. Slightly musty flavor though, but nothing bad. I'm used to Bigelow and Twinning variety which lack that mustiness, but all told I prefer Davidson's because the overall flavor is nicer.
Peppermint - Yup, it's peppermint. Clean, refreshing and cool; as it should be.
Chamomile - Wonderful sweet honey tones without any sugar needed. Perfect!
Spring Fruit & Flowers - My absolute favorite so far. It's exactly what the name suggests, a lightly floral and strong fruity flavor.
Sun, Moon, & Stars - Unfortunately this blend is just awful. The oolong overpowers everything, and that's partly because oolong preparation is different from other teas. Oolong is supposed to be pre-soaked to rid it of the musty smell before steeping it for tea. Since it's blended with the much gentler green and jasmine teas, presoaking also removes much of their flavor, especially the jasmine blossom scent.
Pumpkin Spice - Tastes very meh when made with water, but the flavors seem like they might work well with milk, so I intend to try that before saying this blend is bad.
Orange Spice - Delicious, but VERY pungent. If you want a strong cinnamon tea with notes of other holiday flavors, this is great.
Cinnamon Apple - Mild cinnamon flavor, very little fruit flavor. Good, but not great.
Earl Grey Red - Very strong earl grey flavor, quite lovely.
English Breakfast - A nice strong black tea, exactly as you'd expect. Slightly musty flavor though, but nothing bad. I'm used to Bigelow and Twinning variety which lack that mustiness, but all told I prefer Davidson's because the overall flavor is nicer.
Peppermint - Yup, it's peppermint. Clean, refreshing and cool; as it should be.
Chamomile - Wonderful sweet honey tones without any sugar needed. Perfect!
Spring Fruit & Flowers - My absolute favorite so far. It's exactly what the name suggests, a lightly floral and strong fruity flavor.
*1Mumtaz* : HIBISCUS FLOWER Tea - lovely brew in color, aroma and flavor!
OK, first off: it's VERY confusing to see all these reviews for DIFFERENT teas on one page! Augh! Before ordering the Hibiscus Flower tea, I kept reading "gunpowder" everywhere, and went back and forth to the Hibiscus Tea page 100 times to make SURE it had none of that in the mix? Just very cludgey for us customers to get the true picture of the single-flavor tea we're shopping for. Therefore, I put "Hibiscus Tea" in the title of my review so y'all know what I'm talking about.
I was quite pleased when I opened my large, zip-lock sealed bag of the Hibiscus Tea upon its arrival! Wow, the aroma from the dried flowers inside was intoxicating: like rhododendron, rose, something exotic and tangy at once. It appears that this tea is 100% dried hibiscus flowers (and thankfully no gunpowder in the mix - ugh!).
I cold-brew mine: fill three unbleached tea bags with just 2 tsp each of dried flowers. Rinse each bag just a second or two with HOT water (to remove any residual dust). Drop them into a large pitcher with 1500 ml of cold water. Pop it in the fridge overnight, and the next day .... OWIE! That tea is as gorgeous and red as a ruby.
I drink this tea throughout the day. It is wonderfully palate-cleansing and refreshing. I have it straight (like a fruit punch almost - even with NO sugar added), diluted with water (at bedtime) or mixed with sparkling water to accompany meals.
I'd read that this tea is THE most antioxidant beverage you can quaff, so I'm hoping to feed my cells even as I please my palate. According to a study referenced by Dr. Michael Greger, among 283 beverages tested, hibiscus tea delivered 132 micro mol/serving of antioxidant. This compares to: green tea (with 36 micro mol/serving), black tea (23 mm/s), red wine (38 mm/s), espresso (40 mm/s), or even matcha tea (100 mm/s).
HIBISCUS FLOWER Tea is a super-antioxidant that delivers a healthy PUNCH!
I was quite pleased when I opened my large, zip-lock sealed bag of the Hibiscus Tea upon its arrival! Wow, the aroma from the dried flowers inside was intoxicating: like rhododendron, rose, something exotic and tangy at once. It appears that this tea is 100% dried hibiscus flowers (and thankfully no gunpowder in the mix - ugh!).
I cold-brew mine: fill three unbleached tea bags with just 2 tsp each of dried flowers. Rinse each bag just a second or two with HOT water (to remove any residual dust). Drop them into a large pitcher with 1500 ml of cold water. Pop it in the fridge overnight, and the next day .... OWIE! That tea is as gorgeous and red as a ruby.
I drink this tea throughout the day. It is wonderfully palate-cleansing and refreshing. I have it straight (like a fruit punch almost - even with NO sugar added), diluted with water (at bedtime) or mixed with sparkling water to accompany meals.
I'd read that this tea is THE most antioxidant beverage you can quaff, so I'm hoping to feed my cells even as I please my palate. According to a study referenced by Dr. Michael Greger, among 283 beverages tested, hibiscus tea delivered 132 micro mol/serving of antioxidant. This compares to: green tea (with 36 micro mol/serving), black tea (23 mm/s), red wine (38 mm/s), espresso (40 mm/s), or even matcha tea (100 mm/s).
HIBISCUS FLOWER Tea is a super-antioxidant that delivers a healthy PUNCH!
Pushkin : Silver Needle Tea is back to its high quality.
I previously reported they had a bad run of Silver Needle Tea, well... they are buying good Silver Needle again, so three cheers for Davidsons Tea.
Chris Arterburn : Mmmmmmmmm, Tasty
I like flavored black teas. yeah, you can have your french vanilla coffee with the vente mocha blah blah blah, but a good iced tea just hits the spot on a hot Texas day.
I go through a lot of tea, especially during the summer, brewing a few gallons a week. While most of the time it is a plain black tea, sometimes i like a flavored tea.
this is a vanilla tea. it is smooth, has a good taste and aroma, and is good either hot or iced. i do recommend sugar, primarily because i like a bit of sweetener in my tea. the caffeine level is fine, and the tea taste is very nice.
since it is a pound of tea, i do recommend getting a good airtight container for storage. while the bag does have a ziploc closure, i have found that sometimes they don't seal as well as they should. (not just this bag, but any bulk bag of tea)
so i'm off to make another pitcher of tea. just drained the previous one.
I go through a lot of tea, especially during the summer, brewing a few gallons a week. While most of the time it is a plain black tea, sometimes i like a flavored tea.
this is a vanilla tea. it is smooth, has a good taste and aroma, and is good either hot or iced. i do recommend sugar, primarily because i like a bit of sweetener in my tea. the caffeine level is fine, and the tea taste is very nice.
since it is a pound of tea, i do recommend getting a good airtight container for storage. while the bag does have a ziploc closure, i have found that sometimes they don't seal as well as they should. (not just this bag, but any bulk bag of tea)
so i'm off to make another pitcher of tea. just drained the previous one.
K. Herawood : Very Pleased
This is a very good tea that I can see myself drinking an awful lot!
I usually don't drink decaf, so I can't compare this to any other brands of decaf. I can, however, compare it to my old favorite brand of Earl Grey, Tea Forte, which was the absolute best, in my opinion. I loved it so much I would marry it except that I recently figured out caffeine is the root of many of my physical complaints. I was so sad, with cool weather approaching, to think I wouldn't be able to enjoy my morning cuppa, and then I found this.
The smell upon opening the bag is bright, robust and very citrusy. It is one of the best smelling Earl Greys.
The taste is full-bodied and totally Earl Grey.
The pieces of tea are larger than Tea Forte's and seems very fresh.
The recommended amount for 8 oz of water is 1-2 teaspoons. I recommend 2! Tea Forte is the only brand I ever had where 1 teaspoon is sufficient for a cup. I don't know how they do it!
I let my kettle fully whistle before steeping my tea for 4 minutes. For me that yields the best results.
I usually don't drink decaf, so I can't compare this to any other brands of decaf. I can, however, compare it to my old favorite brand of Earl Grey, Tea Forte, which was the absolute best, in my opinion. I loved it so much I would marry it except that I recently figured out caffeine is the root of many of my physical complaints. I was so sad, with cool weather approaching, to think I wouldn't be able to enjoy my morning cuppa, and then I found this.
The smell upon opening the bag is bright, robust and very citrusy. It is one of the best smelling Earl Greys.
The taste is full-bodied and totally Earl Grey.
The pieces of tea are larger than Tea Forte's and seems very fresh.
The recommended amount for 8 oz of water is 1-2 teaspoons. I recommend 2! Tea Forte is the only brand I ever had where 1 teaspoon is sufficient for a cup. I don't know how they do it!
I let my kettle fully whistle before steeping my tea for 4 minutes. For me that yields the best results.
HerbalSoapLady : ????Bitter not better!
I purchased the Earl Gray 1 pound bag of loose leaf tea. upon opening the bag, I was immediately concerned with the aroma, as it was strongly weighted with bergamot. After brewing 5 cups, that were all thrown out after two sips, the bag is now sitting on a back shelf. It was simply awful ????! Way too much bergamot. The only redeeming factor was that, given its taste, it may have actually been real essential (begamot) oil. However, when you overuse it, you get a very bitter taste. This tea was extremely bitter!
Giving this tea the benefit of doubt, I brewed it using 1 tsp per cup, 1/2 tsp per cup, and 1/4 tsp per cup. I also adjusted the steep time from 4 min. down to 1 1/2. All were undrinkable imho. I truly wanted to love this tea and this brand, but I cannot give it any good rating based on what I experienced. Was it a one-off ? Maybe. But with a bag full of unused tea I can't fathom buying another item from here, sorry.
Giving this tea the benefit of doubt, I brewed it using 1 tsp per cup, 1/2 tsp per cup, and 1/4 tsp per cup. I also adjusted the steep time from 4 min. down to 1 1/2. All were undrinkable imho. I truly wanted to love this tea and this brand, but I cannot give it any good rating based on what I experienced. Was it a one-off ? Maybe. But with a bag full of unused tea I can't fathom buying another item from here, sorry.
Margaret Pennell : Like opening sunshine!
I've always been a tea fan, preferring it over coffee. Only within the last couple years have I gotten into loose tea and intentionally brewing for maximum flavor/experience/awesomeness. TBH I was one of those "pop-a-coupla-tea-bags-in-an-oversize-cup-and-remember-the-tea-an-hour-later" kind of drinkers for most of my life.
I recently ordered Davidson's Earl Grey, and opened it this morning. It was like opening sunshine! The Bergamot scent met my nose and my day immediately brightened! I made my teen take a whiff, and she also commented on how bright and lovely it smelled! Unless iced or herbal, I've always also added milk to hot tea. This tea is wonderful with or without - without milk, it really brings out the subtle citrus of Early Grey in a way I'd never experienced.
For a tea lover who is only now discovering the nuances of loose tea, I feel like I've found my workhorse "can brew it every day and will honestly enjoy it" blend. Highly recommend!
I recently ordered Davidson's Earl Grey, and opened it this morning. It was like opening sunshine! The Bergamot scent met my nose and my day immediately brightened! I made my teen take a whiff, and she also commented on how bright and lovely it smelled! Unless iced or herbal, I've always also added milk to hot tea. This tea is wonderful with or without - without milk, it really brings out the subtle citrus of Early Grey in a way I'd never experienced.
For a tea lover who is only now discovering the nuances of loose tea, I feel like I've found my workhorse "can brew it every day and will honestly enjoy it" blend. Highly recommend!
Common sense : Vastly inferior tea
The tea was stale and poor quality. Full of twigs. One of the worst teas I have ever bought. I use to use 1 tsp of gunpowder green tea from one of the top brands and flavor use to be nice and robust. A minute more than 3 at 175F and it will be too strong. I used 4 tsp of this with same recipe and I get very mild and weak flavor. Similar to third extraction from 1 tsp of good tea. So this tea is not slightly, but vastly inferior to good tea. It’s does not even appear like one. Unlike nice pearls, it appear pale, stale and full of branches. Where does 1000s of 5 star reviews come from. That why I mostly avoid amazon these days. Sellers know how to game reviews and sell inferior product and high price.
*1Mumtaz* : HIBISCUS FLOWER Tea - lovely brew in color, aroma and flavor!
OK, first off: it's VERY confusing to see all these reviews for DIFFERENT teas on one page! Augh! Before ordering the Hibiscus Flower tea, I kept reading "gunpowder" everywhere, and went back and forth to the Hibiscus Tea page 100 times to make SURE it had none of that in the mix? Just very cludgey for us customers to get the true picture of the single-flavor tea we're shopping for. Therefore, I put "Hibiscus Tea" in the title of my review so y'all know what I'm talking about.
I was quite pleased when I opened my large, zip-lock sealed bag of the Hibiscus Tea upon its arrival! Wow, the aroma from the dried flowers inside was intoxicating: like rhododendron, rose, something exotic and tangy at once. It appears that this tea is 100% dried hibiscus flowers (and thankfully no gunpowder in the mix - ugh!).
I cold-brew mine: fill three unbleached tea bags with just 2 tsp each of dried flowers. Rinse each bag just a second or two with HOT water (to remove any residual dust). Drop them into a large pitcher with 1500 ml of cold water. Pop it in the fridge overnight, and the next day .... OWIE! That tea is as gorgeous and red as a ruby.
I drink this tea throughout the day. It is wonderfully palate-cleansing and refreshing. I have it straight (like a fruit punch almost - even with NO sugar added), diluted with water (at bedtime) or mixed with sparkling water to accompany meals.
I'd read that this tea is THE most antioxidant beverage you can quaff, so I'm hoping to feed my cells even as I please my palate. According to a study referenced by Dr. Michael Greger, among 283 beverages tested, hibiscus tea delivered 132 micro mol/serving of antioxidant. This compares to: green tea (with 36 micro mol/serving), black tea (23 mm/s), red wine (38 mm/s), espresso (40 mm/s), or even matcha tea (100 mm/s).
HIBISCUS FLOWER Tea is a super-antioxidant that delivers a healthy PUNCH!
I was quite pleased when I opened my large, zip-lock sealed bag of the Hibiscus Tea upon its arrival! Wow, the aroma from the dried flowers inside was intoxicating: like rhododendron, rose, something exotic and tangy at once. It appears that this tea is 100% dried hibiscus flowers (and thankfully no gunpowder in the mix - ugh!).
I cold-brew mine: fill three unbleached tea bags with just 2 tsp each of dried flowers. Rinse each bag just a second or two with HOT water (to remove any residual dust). Drop them into a large pitcher with 1500 ml of cold water. Pop it in the fridge overnight, and the next day .... OWIE! That tea is as gorgeous and red as a ruby.
I drink this tea throughout the day. It is wonderfully palate-cleansing and refreshing. I have it straight (like a fruit punch almost - even with NO sugar added), diluted with water (at bedtime) or mixed with sparkling water to accompany meals.
I'd read that this tea is THE most antioxidant beverage you can quaff, so I'm hoping to feed my cells even as I please my palate. According to a study referenced by Dr. Michael Greger, among 283 beverages tested, hibiscus tea delivered 132 micro mol/serving of antioxidant. This compares to: green tea (with 36 micro mol/serving), black tea (23 mm/s), red wine (38 mm/s), espresso (40 mm/s), or even matcha tea (100 mm/s).
HIBISCUS FLOWER Tea is a super-antioxidant that delivers a healthy PUNCH!
Krishna Dasa : Disappointing.
This review is for: Davidson's Organic (Singell estate) Darjeeling Tea, 16-Ounce Bag. Like many other products on Amazon, reviews for this one are grouped together with reviews of numerous other items that are as dissimilar as this tea is to the Davidson's Earl Grey and many other teas of the same brand. Thus, the star rating is meaningless as are each review that does not name the specific item being reviewed.
Beauty is in the eyes of the beholder. Therefore, this description, provided by the seller: "Product description-- Flavor: Organic Single Estate Darjeeling Golden tipped 2nd flush tea with fragrant honey tones and beautiful golden color." may be true in the eyes of the seller while I see it very differently. All the right words are used which, taken together, should add up to a fragrant and delicious tea.
A reviewer named Lindy wrote this about Davidson's Oolong: "It tastes like stong tea that has been washed then pre-brewed." When I read that review it seemed far-fetched. And yet, that's a very apt description of my impressions of this tea.
This tea is average at best, tending strongly to below average. I might have rated it at 3 stars if it weren't for the description which makes it appear the tea is much better than it actually is.
IMPORTANT NOTE: I drink good tea, which I thought this would be, without milk or sugar. If you take your tea with milk I doubt you'll notice what a poor quality tea this is. Sugar may also help to disguise the poor quality. If you use both milk and sugar with your tea I doubt you'll notice much difference between any of the common much lower priced teas which have a stronger and more full bodied flavor.
ALSO: my experience with Davidson's teas may be atypical since I only brew my teas for one minute in order to avoid the stronger tannins which seem to come out during longer brewing times. I may also use a bit more tea than others: about 3 teaspoons to 10 oz. of water.
I was expecting a delicate flavor and pleasant aroma. I found neither with this tea.
For a much better, though relatively inexpensive, Darjeeling loose leaf tea I'm going back to my old standby: "Lipton Darjeeling Tea (Green Label) 500g" which can be purchased on Amazon for about the same price as the tea I'm reviewing.
Beauty is in the eyes of the beholder. Therefore, this description, provided by the seller: "Product description-- Flavor: Organic Single Estate Darjeeling Golden tipped 2nd flush tea with fragrant honey tones and beautiful golden color." may be true in the eyes of the seller while I see it very differently. All the right words are used which, taken together, should add up to a fragrant and delicious tea.
A reviewer named Lindy wrote this about Davidson's Oolong: "It tastes like stong tea that has been washed then pre-brewed." When I read that review it seemed far-fetched. And yet, that's a very apt description of my impressions of this tea.
This tea is average at best, tending strongly to below average. I might have rated it at 3 stars if it weren't for the description which makes it appear the tea is much better than it actually is.
IMPORTANT NOTE: I drink good tea, which I thought this would be, without milk or sugar. If you take your tea with milk I doubt you'll notice what a poor quality tea this is. Sugar may also help to disguise the poor quality. If you use both milk and sugar with your tea I doubt you'll notice much difference between any of the common much lower priced teas which have a stronger and more full bodied flavor.
ALSO: my experience with Davidson's teas may be atypical since I only brew my teas for one minute in order to avoid the stronger tannins which seem to come out during longer brewing times. I may also use a bit more tea than others: about 3 teaspoons to 10 oz. of water.
I was expecting a delicate flavor and pleasant aroma. I found neither with this tea.
For a much better, though relatively inexpensive, Darjeeling loose leaf tea I'm going back to my old standby: "Lipton Darjeeling Tea (Green Label) 500g" which can be purchased on Amazon for about the same price as the tea I'm reviewing.
Hubert Kirchgaessner : Stale, tasteless, and underwhelming
We've been drinking Bai Mudan (or Pai Mutan, or White Peony) teas for about 20 years, after we've discovered it while backpacking through China. We're quite familiar which what a good Bai Mudan should look, smell, and taste like. This tea here, unfortunately, fails in all three regards.
the looks: a well prepared white tea is basically the shape of the dried tea leaf. This tea instead mainly consists of mid sized shards of dried leaves. Not like they're broken by some industrial process, but more like what you'd expect the leftover materials after a completed packing procedure would look like. Not sure that's what's behind this tea, but it definitely doesn't look like any Bai Mudan I've ever seen.
When you smell the dry leaves of a well done Bai Mudan they have a bit of a vegetable-garden / haystack-drying-in-the-sun fragrance. These leaves here smell of pretty much nothing. I suspect these leaves were stored way past their prime before they were packages.
A good Bai Mudan has to be brewed with relatively cool water (I use 170F) and for pretty long period (5 minutes or longer), to bring out the gentle, slightly sweet and flowery-fresh aroma that makes the tea so remarkable. Well, with this tea, this doesn't work. Not at all.
I tried upping the dosing (more tea leaves per brew) and lengthening the brewing time, but to no avail. The resulting brew basically tastes like hot water. None of the typical Bai Mudan aroma. Only when I significantly increase the temperature (to 190F) do I get a bit of a green tea taste (although not the typical Bai Mudan taste). My best guess is that the leaves are stale. Whether or not these leaves actually originated from a Bai Mudan plantation I cannot tell. But I wouldn't bet on it.
the looks: a well prepared white tea is basically the shape of the dried tea leaf. This tea instead mainly consists of mid sized shards of dried leaves. Not like they're broken by some industrial process, but more like what you'd expect the leftover materials after a completed packing procedure would look like. Not sure that's what's behind this tea, but it definitely doesn't look like any Bai Mudan I've ever seen.
When you smell the dry leaves of a well done Bai Mudan they have a bit of a vegetable-garden / haystack-drying-in-the-sun fragrance. These leaves here smell of pretty much nothing. I suspect these leaves were stored way past their prime before they were packages.
A good Bai Mudan has to be brewed with relatively cool water (I use 170F) and for pretty long period (5 minutes or longer), to bring out the gentle, slightly sweet and flowery-fresh aroma that makes the tea so remarkable. Well, with this tea, this doesn't work. Not at all.
I tried upping the dosing (more tea leaves per brew) and lengthening the brewing time, but to no avail. The resulting brew basically tastes like hot water. None of the typical Bai Mudan aroma. Only when I significantly increase the temperature (to 190F) do I get a bit of a green tea taste (although not the typical Bai Mudan taste). My best guess is that the leaves are stale. Whether or not these leaves actually originated from a Bai Mudan plantation I cannot tell. But I wouldn't bet on it.
CRazz : I must have ordered green tea w/ xtra stems
I liked this tea the last couple of times I ordered it but this bag seemed to have alot more stems in it. I would understand if it was stem pieces attached to leaves but it's obvious these stems were processed separately and added to the bag as a filler.
I emptied the bag into a bowl and picked out the stems, as shown in the pis.
I still like the tea and think the price is good, but might try another brand that doesn't mix junk with their product.
I emptied the bag into a bowl and picked out the stems, as shown in the pis.
I still like the tea and think the price is good, but might try another brand that doesn't mix junk with their product.
Rosemary C : so many twigs!
This is my third order of the green tea. I don't know if it was the bottom of the barrel or what. the other 2 where great. it is a great tasting tea for the price. BUT! this bag has so many twigs. out of a tablespoon I pulled out 24.... 24! And that's the whole bag! I've made 3 pots of tea using a tablespoon each time. the first was the worst I pulled an inch long twig out of the very top as soon as I opened it. each time I spend so long picking through it because I don't want to drink anything from weeds or whatever it is (probably just tea stems). Now I'm not even drinking tea because I don't want to deal with it. I can't return it because I ordered it before the last bag was out and the time has lapsed. I won't buy it again. This is ridiculous!
BlakeleeM : Great if You Enjoy BOLD Earl Gray Flavor!
I love earl gray tea, but sometimes companies mess it up. Like the time it said "earl gray" but had the overwhelming taste of vanilla cream, or the companies that instead of using pure bergamot oil, they cut their costs and use an artificial bergamot flavor. I was going through so much earl gray tea and was only satisfied with those who had the bold taste of classic earl gray (Stash- double strength, Equal Exchange, Harney & Sons). Thus, I wanted to save myself some money and order my tea in bulk, so I searched on Amazon and Davidson's is one tea that came up and was affordable. After reading the reviews (mostly positive-aside from the folks who clearly used too much tea at one time or steeped it for too long), I decided to put it on subscribe and save.
Once it arrived, and I tried it, I was immediately satisfied! Definitely keeping this one! I brew about 1-2 teaspoons of tea in my 5 cup tea pot for about 4-5 minutes, and that makes the perfect cup for me! However! I will stress this: if you do not like boldly bergamot, classic earl gray tea, you may not be satisfied with the flavor. However, I enjoy mine sometimes with a tiny dab of cream to cut the boldness sometimes and a teaspoon of birch xylitol.
Once it arrived, and I tried it, I was immediately satisfied! Definitely keeping this one! I brew about 1-2 teaspoons of tea in my 5 cup tea pot for about 4-5 minutes, and that makes the perfect cup for me! However! I will stress this: if you do not like boldly bergamot, classic earl gray tea, you may not be satisfied with the flavor. However, I enjoy mine sometimes with a tiny dab of cream to cut the boldness sometimes and a teaspoon of birch xylitol.
Mark Edward Hendricks : Don’t believe the rave reviews or high average rating
Given the size of the bag for the low price, I almost skipped right over this 'Keemun', assuming it to be of poor quality. However, the high (4-plus stars) average rating after a very large number of reviews promoted me to buy it. Unfortunately, my initial assumption proved correct. I can only imagine that people raving about this either have a vested interest in the company or are unacquainted with what really good Keemun tastes like. You get what you pay for and I am debating whether to suffer through this big bag or chuck it and chock it up to experience. Right now, I am going to go and dig up one of my previous orders for Goartea’s 'Non-pareil Supreme Kemmun' which I highly recommend to anyone looking for a a proper cup of this varietal.
NorseFalconer : WARNING: Possible Unlabeled Allergens
This review is not about the quality of the tea, which seemed quite high. This review is about a potential problem with Davidson's disclosure of ingredients. Let me first say that the product label does not state it contains Stevia, but the ingredients list on the web site does. Stevia was not my issue, but it speaks to their inconsistent and inaccurate labeling. In any case, I had a serious allergic reaction directly following my first serving of "French Vanilla Essence." Luckily, it was not life threatening, but it sure was scary and painful (headache). I am not allergic to any of the listed ingredients, but the ingredients include "natural flavors." I am extremely allergic to chocolate/cocoa, and it's derivatives. Upon contacting Davidson's with this information, they stated that they could not release what makes up the natural flavoring for any blend, sighting proprietary formulas. They did offer to refund or exchange the item. Of course, I have to pay return shipping. I plan to return for a refund as I can not be sure their other products won't also cause a reaction. If you have food, or plant allergies, it might be best to avoid the risk and find a more forthcoming and sensitive vendor.
Pushkin : Silver Needle Tea is back to its high quality.
I previously reported they had a bad run of Silver Needle Tea, well... they are buying good Silver Needle again, so three cheers for Davidsons Tea.
Amazon Customer : Not green - not decaf
This review is for the Bulk, Decaf Green Tea. Because of health issues with caffeine I ordered this tea to make iced tea. Although the tea leaves are a lighter color, it tastes nothing like any other green tea I've used, it tastes like black tea and, as for the decaf label, if this is decaffeinated it isn't by much. When I was drinking the Twinings brand of decaf green tea I could drink as much as I wanted with no problems. With this tea two or three glasses gives me a problem with my heart and, if I drink it late in the day, I can't get to sleep. I believe this is the first time I've ordered from this company and this will be the last.
Matt K. : A workman like tea on the cheap: nothing to write home about, but won't break the bank
This is an acceptable tea for the price. I normally drink sencha from another online retailer that costs a little more than twice as much as this. The overall quality of that sencha is definitely better than Davidson's: the leaves are greener, there are many fewer stems, and there is less dust. There is no better way to say this: this is *not* a "fine tea." It not premium grade, it is clearly remainders.
In order to get about the same amount of flavor, I typically mix three teaspoons to 16 ounces of water (instead of 2 teaspoons from the other tea). Even then, the overall taste is still inferior, it is not as grassy as a good green--but I didn't find my batch as awful as some people claim to have found it. Maybe I just got a good bag. I will say that unlike higher quality teas, the "second cup" is noticeably much blander (second cup is resteeped tea using the same leaves).
That being said, the cost differential isn't huge, with Davidson's being about 25% less costly for a slightly less tasty but acceptable tea.
Who it's for: People who want to drink green tea regularly, don't want to break the bank, and aren't extremely particular about the taste. Over the course of a year, this tea is about $120 cheaper than what I typically buy. People who have been using green tea bags from the grocery store (which are more expensive and less flavorful than Davidson's) and would like to step up into the world of loose leaf tea without breaking the bank.
Who it's not for: Tea snobs. People with very particular tastes (which is not the same thing as a tea snob). People who don't care about costs. People who like to resteep.
About me: I lived in Japan, and I've been drinking green tea my whole life. I buying everything ranging from cheap greens like this Davidson, to $100/pound gyukuros. I prefer greens that are fully grassy and a little sharp (for a green, which would be "very bland" for a black tea drinker). For comparison purposes, I steep all my greens for 3 minutes at the same temperature (and resteep at lunch for 5 minutes).
In order to get about the same amount of flavor, I typically mix three teaspoons to 16 ounces of water (instead of 2 teaspoons from the other tea). Even then, the overall taste is still inferior, it is not as grassy as a good green--but I didn't find my batch as awful as some people claim to have found it. Maybe I just got a good bag. I will say that unlike higher quality teas, the "second cup" is noticeably much blander (second cup is resteeped tea using the same leaves).
That being said, the cost differential isn't huge, with Davidson's being about 25% less costly for a slightly less tasty but acceptable tea.
Who it's for: People who want to drink green tea regularly, don't want to break the bank, and aren't extremely particular about the taste. Over the course of a year, this tea is about $120 cheaper than what I typically buy. People who have been using green tea bags from the grocery store (which are more expensive and less flavorful than Davidson's) and would like to step up into the world of loose leaf tea without breaking the bank.
Who it's not for: Tea snobs. People with very particular tastes (which is not the same thing as a tea snob). People who don't care about costs. People who like to resteep.
About me: I lived in Japan, and I've been drinking green tea my whole life. I buying everything ranging from cheap greens like this Davidson, to $100/pound gyukuros. I prefer greens that are fully grassy and a little sharp (for a green, which would be "very bland" for a black tea drinker). For comparison purposes, I steep all my greens for 3 minutes at the same temperature (and resteep at lunch for 5 minutes).
Trelawney J. Grenfell : Weak
I admit that I am spoiled - I usually drink Barry's Gold Blend or Yorkshire Gold or other good British or Irish teas. I bought this to start making my own Earl Grey tea by mixing it with Bergamot essential oil, but I brewed a cup of it first to get a sense of the flavor. And the flavor was just weak. I put in a heaping teaspoon for my mug and brewed it in my best infuser, but it was just not a strong flavor. I drank about half of the mug, but I kept wishing it had more flavor. So I brewed another half mug with three teaspoons of tea in it, again for about four minutes, and I poured that into my mug, and it still was not very good. It had a bit more flavor, but the flavor was just sort of weak yet bitter. The bitterness was stronger, but there was not that nice full bodied rich, satisfying depth of flavor that you really need in a good cup of black tea. Barry's decaf is better than this. I wanted to like this because it is organic loose decaf black tea, and I am so glad someone is selling such tea. I wish I liked it more. Update: I mixed the Bergamot oil in. It made a mild Earl Grey. You can see from my photos, without cream added the tea is about the color of honey. With a little cream, it is a pale gray, not the rich brown color indicative of hearty tea. This was two heaping tablespoons steeped for four minutes in that small jar. I will not be buying this tea again.
LadyL : Jasmine Almond with Orange no longer almond and no longer orange
I've ordered Jasmine Almond with Orange15 times.
First bag or 2 were amazing! The smell was amazing, smell of nuts and orange and green tea!!
Then slowly the quality started to go down, I could no longer smell nuts at all, the taste also wasn't as obviously, just tasted like regular green.
This last time I bought it is the worst!!!
I am so disappointed since thats the only place I could get green/orange mix (that I know of)
It smells and tastes like there is mint or some other spice in it (which I hate, I never want any spice in my tea). I tried brewing it twice to check if I'm tripping and it is undrinkable for me.
The product is non returnable and unrefundable?
Well I guess I will find a new tea supplier :(
First bag or 2 were amazing! The smell was amazing, smell of nuts and orange and green tea!!
Then slowly the quality started to go down, I could no longer smell nuts at all, the taste also wasn't as obviously, just tasted like regular green.
This last time I bought it is the worst!!!
I am so disappointed since thats the only place I could get green/orange mix (that I know of)
It smells and tastes like there is mint or some other spice in it (which I hate, I never want any spice in my tea). I tried brewing it twice to check if I'm tripping and it is undrinkable for me.
The product is non returnable and unrefundable?
Well I guess I will find a new tea supplier :(
Jeff Chadic : This is the ABSOLUTELY MOST DISGUSTING tea I have every had
I am exclusively a tea drinker and have been for 30 years. I bought what was supposed to be Keemun tea, my primary tea for over 20 years, but what I received defies description. I have never had a sip of Keemun, in 20 years, that wasn't good. Twenty years! I will try to do Davidson's swill justice. The First, whatever Davidson sent me was not Keemun. It was barely dark when strongly brewed. I had a primary taste reminiscent of a batch of spoiled home-made beef jerky I once suffered to taste. Followed by that, it has an aftertaste of bitterness with a hint of jasmine kind of like someone had guzzled green jasmine tea on an empty stomach and puked up the drink mixed with bile. I have to throw it in the garbage because it is so horrific that I am afraid it will taint my compost.
Don't buy this tea unless you want to poison an enemy.
Don't buy this tea unless you want to poison an enemy.
Pushkin : Silver Needle Tea is back to its high quality.
I previously reported they had a bad run of Silver Needle Tea, well... they are buying good Silver Needle again, so three cheers for Davidsons Tea.
jjbooks : check your tea
There was a teaspoon size brown lump that was not tea in my last bag of Davidson's Decaf Green tea. My earlier review was deleted despite careful euphemistic choice of words - I bet they delete this one too. My tea was contaminated - I believe that is a sufficient reason to warn my fellow consumers to check their tea for foreign matter.
Bobbis : Finally! A great bulk White Peony..
I hate that this review will cover other teas also. So to be specific this is about the White Peony. I have been drinking loose leaf teas for 30 years and this is by far the best I’ve had. All leaves and hopefully buds. Hard to tell. But the taste is there and the price is also. Been getting bulk whites full of sticks and leaves. Finally found this from Davidson’s. For white peony drinkers I recommend this tea.
CRazz : I must have ordered green tea w/ xtra stems
I liked this tea the last couple of times I ordered it but this bag seemed to have alot more stems in it. I would understand if it was stem pieces attached to leaves but it's obvious these stems were processed separately and added to the bag as a filler.
I emptied the bag into a bowl and picked out the stems, as shown in the pis.
I still like the tea and think the price is good, but might try another brand that doesn't mix junk with their product.
I emptied the bag into a bowl and picked out the stems, as shown in the pis.
I still like the tea and think the price is good, but might try another brand that doesn't mix junk with their product.
jjbooks : check your tea
There was a teaspoon size brown lump that was not tea in my last bag of Davidson's Decaf Green tea. My earlier review was deleted despite careful euphemistic choice of words - I bet they delete this one too. My tea was contaminated - I believe that is a sufficient reason to warn my fellow consumers to check their tea for foreign matter.
M/KLaine : Well suited for my purposes
I have only used matcha in lattes, protein shakes and sometimes ice cream. I drink many different kinds of green, black and herbal teas, but I don't drink matcha as a tea, mostly because of the usual expense and I have no experience with traditional Japanese tea ceremony.
This matcha arrived quickly, the weight was beyond the 16oz advertised. Mine had no hint of the greenish olive color that others received, it has the same bright, vibrant green and fresh scent as other matchas that I pay 7-8 dollars per ounce for. Happy to know it is organically grown, I have been pleased with all of the Davidson's teas I have tried.
If it tastes terrible, I will update my review, but based on the look and scent alone, I am confident it will suit my needs perfectly. God bless!
This matcha arrived quickly, the weight was beyond the 16oz advertised. Mine had no hint of the greenish olive color that others received, it has the same bright, vibrant green and fresh scent as other matchas that I pay 7-8 dollars per ounce for. Happy to know it is organically grown, I have been pleased with all of the Davidson's teas I have tried.
If it tastes terrible, I will update my review, but based on the look and scent alone, I am confident it will suit my needs perfectly. God bless!
Lenore : Peppermint tea? Sure, some of it is.
Bottom line: this package of tea appears to be cut with something else. Do not buy if you want peppermint tea.
When I received the 1lb package of peppermint tea I thought it was a no-brainer. Where could you go wrong? I received the package and I was delighted, one pound of pure peppermint tea - it said so on the package.
I raced to brew it. I thought it was a little darker than normal but I did forget to set a timer so maybe it was a little burnt, maybe a little over done. Then I took my first sip. Wow. There was a hint of peppermint and an overwhelming taste and scent of something I can't identify. I gave some to my co-workers who agree - this is peppermint tea ... and a lot of something else.
When I received the 1lb package of peppermint tea I thought it was a no-brainer. Where could you go wrong? I received the package and I was delighted, one pound of pure peppermint tea - it said so on the package.
I raced to brew it. I thought it was a little darker than normal but I did forget to set a timer so maybe it was a little burnt, maybe a little over done. Then I took my first sip. Wow. There was a hint of peppermint and an overwhelming taste and scent of something I can't identify. I gave some to my co-workers who agree - this is peppermint tea ... and a lot of something else.
Dawn R : This is NOT Chai
I normally buy my teas from Mighty Leaf and Republic of Tea but if you're a tea drinker, you know they are a bit pricey. I found this brand on Amazon and it had such high reviews so I though I would try it. This is the worst chai I've ever had. All it is is black tea with a few bits that add no flavor whatsoever. I also think they coated the tea with cinnamon something because when you open the bag, the cinnamon fragrance nearly knocks you down but after you brew it, there is barely a cinnamon flavor and not a nice one at that. Speaking of cinnamon, I'm suspicious of the ingredients list as well. They indicate that cinnamon is the second ingredient on the list but there's a smattering of cinnamon bark, at best, in this tea. So I'd like to know, cinnamon in what form? What's the big secret? Honestly, I could slap together a tea myself that would taste better than this. I wish I could return this tea, it's awful. I just don't understand why it has such high reviews.
TJM : Received destroyed peppermint
Only reason I'm giving this 1 star is because they sent me desecrated peppermint shavings. They were supposed to be leaves as advertised but it was literally a mound of completely destroyed peppermint mulch. Which is very difficult to use, it's so shredded that it comes through the fine mesh tea balls and gets into your water. Other than that, I love this brand, wish I would've taken care of the issue right away and gotten a replacement for the actual leaves as advertised. Will order them again once I've used up the mulch and hope I will get the right thing next time!
probusybody : Stevia?!?!
Why on EARTH would you put stevia in this tea?! And NOT listed as an ingredient on this site? I just opened the bag and it smells like it might taste like vanilla (although French vanilla usually refers to an ice cream flavor that has egg yolks in it so why are You calling this tea French vanilla?). What’s the bag says Stevia is an ingredient. Clearly some people like it because it still is in the world but man do I ever hate it a lot! I am so very disappointed as I’ve have been looking for a vanilla flavored tea for quite a while. I will give this a try in the morning but my guess is it’s going back.
Dave B. : The perfect tea
Rooibos has been my favorite tea for a long time, and Davidson's is now my favorite rooibos.
Tea is confusing, thanks to a lot of pretentiousness and a large dose of buzzwords in the marketing. You have heard rooibos marketed as "red tea." It is also an "herbal" tea, meaning that it is not made from the actual tea plant, but another plant instead. Rooibos happens to be caffeine-free, which is a good thing. Caffeinated tea contains about half as much caffeine as coffee or soda, which means it usually isn't great at perking you up, but it is great at making you have to pee a lot. Drink decaffeinated or "herbal" teas; it will make your life better.
That said, in the herbal/noncaffeinated tea arena, I like rooibos the best by far. It is the most tea-like of the teas not made from the actual tea plant. I like it BETTER than "real" tea: the flavor is milder, with none of the astringency of traditional tea. The color is beautiful: a rich, deep garnet red. It has the faintest hint of sweetness, and there is no bitterness, no matter how hot/long/strong you steep it. It is great both hot and cold, sweetened and unsweetened.
The texture of this tea is much finer than traditional black teas. The tea is made up of thin fibers, somewhat resembling finely chopped pencil shavings. This may require a strainer with finer mesh than you might normally use. If your strainer has holes drilled in it, those holes are probably too big to be 100% effective. Strainers made of fine screen material are usually effective.
Tea is confusing, thanks to a lot of pretentiousness and a large dose of buzzwords in the marketing. You have heard rooibos marketed as "red tea." It is also an "herbal" tea, meaning that it is not made from the actual tea plant, but another plant instead. Rooibos happens to be caffeine-free, which is a good thing. Caffeinated tea contains about half as much caffeine as coffee or soda, which means it usually isn't great at perking you up, but it is great at making you have to pee a lot. Drink decaffeinated or "herbal" teas; it will make your life better.
That said, in the herbal/noncaffeinated tea arena, I like rooibos the best by far. It is the most tea-like of the teas not made from the actual tea plant. I like it BETTER than "real" tea: the flavor is milder, with none of the astringency of traditional tea. The color is beautiful: a rich, deep garnet red. It has the faintest hint of sweetness, and there is no bitterness, no matter how hot/long/strong you steep it. It is great both hot and cold, sweetened and unsweetened.
The texture of this tea is much finer than traditional black teas. The tea is made up of thin fibers, somewhat resembling finely chopped pencil shavings. This may require a strainer with finer mesh than you might normally use. If your strainer has holes drilled in it, those holes are probably too big to be 100% effective. Strainers made of fine screen material are usually effective.
Amanda Lee : Rat Poop Tea
Found rat droppings and other undesirables in the bag. Pretty sure I didn’t want to unwind at the end of a long day sipping rat poop. Will not buy this product EVER again.
P.S. whoever is in charge of quality control needs a pink slip.
P.S. whoever is in charge of quality control needs a pink slip.
Amazon Customer : Sticks in tea
Was not very good tea at first. I was getting a really odd flavor and thought I was brewing it wrong. I tried many different ways to brew it until I actually looked at the tea and noticed a ton of sticks (more than just the stems of the leaf). I've never seen sticks in my loose leaf before so I took the time to pour it all out and sort out the sticks. Tea now tastes closer like green tea should. They need to improve their quality control. Will not be reordering.
Danielle Cloutier : Not exactly traditional chai, favor is is just tolerable
First, this is an extremely good value for the quantity you get - no doubt. However, this is not exactly traditional chai. I have a feeling they really skimped on certain spices that are what makes chai taste like chai. Among the listed ingredients, "*chai spices" is listed however nothing indicating exactly what that contains. Specifically, I'm having a hard time believing this mix actually contains clove or star anise, both of which are essential to traditional chai. It make sense that the the mix lists cinnamon as the second ingredient.... because that's pretty much the only thing I can taste. The cinnamon is quite overpowering.
With all of this said, the tea doesn't taste bad per se. But if you're hoping for traditional chai or something that resembles traditional chai, this isn't the product for you. I probably won't be buying again.
With all of this said, the tea doesn't taste bad per se. But if you're hoping for traditional chai or something that resembles traditional chai, this isn't the product for you. I probably won't be buying again.
Birdie Kount : LOVE the green tea + mint!!!
I'm so glad I found this! I drink 1/2 gallon + of the green tea/mint per day, iced. I brew it in big mason jars for 2 mins at about 185 degrees with 16g of the tea. Yes, I measure the tea and with my electric kettle it's easy to get off the boil and let the temp go down to just the right spot. I followed the amount of tea guidelines on the bag and experimented with the brew time and temp until it's just the way I like it. After it cools a bit I put it in the fridge overnight and it's ready to enjoy in the morning! I drink it throughout the day over ice out of a insulated Hydroflask. It's one of my small luxuries that gets me through the day.
To be honest I tried the unsweetened iced green tea at Starbucks a year ago or so and really liked it, so I researched teas here to make it at home for pennies on the dollar. I get at least one bag of this on Subscribe & Save every month. We also make chai out of the roiboos, and I've also tried the Assam and really loved it. Love the price for so much tea and I will continue drinking this for the foreseeable future!
To be honest I tried the unsweetened iced green tea at Starbucks a year ago or so and really liked it, so I researched teas here to make it at home for pennies on the dollar. I get at least one bag of this on Subscribe & Save every month. We also make chai out of the roiboos, and I've also tried the Assam and really loved it. Love the price for so much tea and I will continue drinking this for the foreseeable future!
Chris Arterburn : Mmmmmmmmm, Tasty
I like flavored black teas. yeah, you can have your french vanilla coffee with the vente mocha blah blah blah, but a good iced tea just hits the spot on a hot Texas day.
I go through a lot of tea, especially during the summer, brewing a few gallons a week. While most of the time it is a plain black tea, sometimes i like a flavored tea.
this is a vanilla tea. it is smooth, has a good taste and aroma, and is good either hot or iced. i do recommend sugar, primarily because i like a bit of sweetener in my tea. the caffeine level is fine, and the tea taste is very nice.
since it is a pound of tea, i do recommend getting a good airtight container for storage. while the bag does have a ziploc closure, i have found that sometimes they don't seal as well as they should. (not just this bag, but any bulk bag of tea)
so i'm off to make another pitcher of tea. just drained the previous one.
I go through a lot of tea, especially during the summer, brewing a few gallons a week. While most of the time it is a plain black tea, sometimes i like a flavored tea.
this is a vanilla tea. it is smooth, has a good taste and aroma, and is good either hot or iced. i do recommend sugar, primarily because i like a bit of sweetener in my tea. the caffeine level is fine, and the tea taste is very nice.
since it is a pound of tea, i do recommend getting a good airtight container for storage. while the bag does have a ziploc closure, i have found that sometimes they don't seal as well as they should. (not just this bag, but any bulk bag of tea)
so i'm off to make another pitcher of tea. just drained the previous one.
K. Herawood : Very Pleased
This is a very good tea that I can see myself drinking an awful lot!
I usually don't drink decaf, so I can't compare this to any other brands of decaf. I can, however, compare it to my old favorite brand of Earl Grey, Tea Forte, which was the absolute best, in my opinion. I loved it so much I would marry it except that I recently figured out caffeine is the root of many of my physical complaints. I was so sad, with cool weather approaching, to think I wouldn't be able to enjoy my morning cuppa, and then I found this.
The smell upon opening the bag is bright, robust and very citrusy. It is one of the best smelling Earl Greys.
The taste is full-bodied and totally Earl Grey.
The pieces of tea are larger than Tea Forte's and seems very fresh.
The recommended amount for 8 oz of water is 1-2 teaspoons. I recommend 2! Tea Forte is the only brand I ever had where 1 teaspoon is sufficient for a cup. I don't know how they do it!
I let my kettle fully whistle before steeping my tea for 4 minutes. For me that yields the best results.
I usually don't drink decaf, so I can't compare this to any other brands of decaf. I can, however, compare it to my old favorite brand of Earl Grey, Tea Forte, which was the absolute best, in my opinion. I loved it so much I would marry it except that I recently figured out caffeine is the root of many of my physical complaints. I was so sad, with cool weather approaching, to think I wouldn't be able to enjoy my morning cuppa, and then I found this.
The smell upon opening the bag is bright, robust and very citrusy. It is one of the best smelling Earl Greys.
The taste is full-bodied and totally Earl Grey.
The pieces of tea are larger than Tea Forte's and seems very fresh.
The recommended amount for 8 oz of water is 1-2 teaspoons. I recommend 2! Tea Forte is the only brand I ever had where 1 teaspoon is sufficient for a cup. I don't know how they do it!
I let my kettle fully whistle before steeping my tea for 4 minutes. For me that yields the best results.
Geckojoe : ???? Tastes a little fishy
To be fair, I'm new to Gunpowder Green Tea. So keep that in mind.
On the nose are hints of freshly mowed grass, miso soup and dead fish, with just a touch of raw camel's ass. And that translates faithfully into the flavor. (Don't ask how I know. There was that one time with the Tuareg in the Sahara... so anyway...)
If you're a fan of green tea, maybe you're accustomed to these flavors being all warm and moist in your cup. I was not. I'm more of a rooibos or mint, or black tea kind of guy. Maybe a little Earl Grey occasionally, although I'm fairly certain the good Earl stared at a camel's ass a little too long at least once.
You might like this. But if you've never had green tea, start with with a grocery store tea bag full of dead fish and camel's ass. It'll be less of a loss if that's not your bent.
On the nose are hints of freshly mowed grass, miso soup and dead fish, with just a touch of raw camel's ass. And that translates faithfully into the flavor. (Don't ask how I know. There was that one time with the Tuareg in the Sahara... so anyway...)
If you're a fan of green tea, maybe you're accustomed to these flavors being all warm and moist in your cup. I was not. I'm more of a rooibos or mint, or black tea kind of guy. Maybe a little Earl Grey occasionally, although I'm fairly certain the good Earl stared at a camel's ass a little too long at least once.
You might like this. But if you've never had green tea, start with with a grocery store tea bag full of dead fish and camel's ass. It'll be less of a loss if that's not your bent.
Got it : Do not get me wrong
This tea deserves six stars. This is very smooth Russian style tea. But... I wouldn’t call it Russian Caravan. Old days they transported tea to Russia in tar treated water resistant hemp bags, the smell of tar was a kind of proof of fresh, wholesome product, so Chinese started smoke the tea for Russian market to create pitted smell even ahead of time, they still use this technology to make original Russian Caravan I like so much.
I loved this tea and will buy more of it, and most people would like it much more than they would like Caravan, but the name of a product here is misleading, so four stars is a fair grade.
I loved this tea and will buy more of it, and most people would like it much more than they would like Caravan, but the name of a product here is misleading, so four stars is a fair grade.
Got it : Do not get me wrong
This tea deserves six stars. This is very smooth Russian style tea. But... I wouldn’t call it Russian Caravan. Old days they transported tea to Russia in tar treated water resistant hemp bags, the smell of tar was a kind of proof of fresh, wholesome product, so Chinese started smoke the tea for Russian market to create pitted smell even ahead of time, they still use this technology to make original Russian Caravan I like so much.
I loved this tea and will buy more of it, and most people would like it much more than they would like Caravan, but the name of a product here is misleading, so four stars is a fair grade.
I loved this tea and will buy more of it, and most people would like it much more than they would like Caravan, but the name of a product here is misleading, so four stars is a fair grade.
Got it : Do not get me wrong
This tea deserves six stars. This is very smooth Russian style tea. But... I wouldn’t call it Russian Caravan. Old days they transported tea to Russia in tar treated water resistant hemp bags, the smell of tar was a kind of proof of fresh, wholesome product, so Chinese started smoke the tea for Russian market to create pitted smell even ahead of time, they still use this technology to make original Russian Caravan I like so much.
I loved this tea and will buy more of it, and most people would like it much more than they would like Caravan, but the name of a product here is misleading, so four stars is a fair grade.
I loved this tea and will buy more of it, and most people would like it much more than they would like Caravan, but the name of a product here is misleading, so four stars is a fair grade.
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