Customer Reviews

Coffee Bean Direct Orange & Spice Flavored Loose Leaf Tea, 2 Pound Bag

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This tea is okay by itself but I prefer it mixed with hibiscus that I buy in bulk (you can get hibiscus in bulk on amazon but I get it at the local hispanic grocery where it's cheaper.) I mix 1/3 a cup of this tea with 2/3 a cup of hibiscus, pour about a quart of boiling water over it, wait until it cools, add some more water, strain it then serve it in tall ice-filled glasses with 4-6 drops of valencia orange flavored stevia. Delicious! I'd give it five stars if it were organic.

I bought this a few days ago and it came in a timely manner in a sealed airtight bag. I have had several cups of it so far and it's different from every other cup of orange tea I've ever had. It's darker in color when brewed. It seems like the tea is average on fruit. It seems sparse, but somehow a piece has ended up in every cup. There is not much emphasis on the orange or spice. It doesn't taste like anything from Bigelow or Stash. It is unlike any store brand I've tried. The flavor of the orange and spices is muted, while some more of the flavor of the tea itself comes through. That could be the difference I note.

I think the tea is good, but it isn't what I expected. I have divided it into three one-quart Mason Jars with some left over in the original bag.

The flavor isn't bad or off, it's just different. For the price, just under $20, I would buy this again.

Also, in the jars I have noticed something quite odd. I cannot explain this, but on the top edge of the jar where the seal meets the jar, oil has been at this location on all the jars when I opened them from storage in a pantry. The oil smells like the tea and spices. I find this highly unusual.

UPDATE: I still really enjoy this tea and would recommend it to others. After my initial shock in the difference in flavor, I think the flavor is great. It tastes more complex hot than warm or cold. I would definitely buy this again.