Tea Forte Black Tea, Caramel Nougat, Loose Tea Canister

I was looking for a replacement to Lipton's orange pekoe loose black tea, since it isn't reliably available and had to learn a little bit about what that tea was even considered. Turns out it's mostly an Assam based blend ('orange pekoe' is a green leaf grade, not a type of tea leaf!), which would be considered an English breakfast tea. One I realized that I headed over to Tea Forte to see if they had something similar and was pleased to find this tea. As expected, it is indeed similar to Lipton's tea, and I now prefer it over Lipton. Both are good, but I've always liked other Tea Forte teas, so it's an easy switch over to them, plus it's (so far) always available, unlike Lipton.If you too are looking for a replacement to Lipton's loose black tea; this is Tea Forte's version of that very thing, and it's delicious.

Great raspberry flavor. Good straight or as a sweet treat with cream and sugar. Not bitter like some raspberry teas.

Some chai teas can be sweet. This is not at all. Lovely blend of spices

I was served Tea Forte Earl Grey tea in a pyramid bag while on vacation at Lutsen Resort on the North Shore of Minnesota last month. It was amazing! I've been buying Vadham Earl Grey since I can't get Teavana anymore. Vadham was good but Tea Forte is so much better. It's so smooth, not bitter in any way even if I brew it too long. I use one rounded teaspoon in my Teavana loose tea brewer that makes a very large mug of tea. Then I add one rounded teaspoon of Sugar in the Raw in the mug and most times include Irish Cream non-dairy creamer to enjoy the best cup of tea. I'm now buying the large pouch of Earl Grey, but even If the small canister makes only 40 cups (and I'm sure it will) and costs $18, each cup is $.45 cents. Ridiculously cheap for the best tea!

Perfect cup of tea.

The robustness of the surprise Assam tea is perfectly balanced with the bergamot making for a delightful pot of tea. I love the loose leaf over tea bags, not as convenient but a better tea drinking experience

This is the best Earl Grey tea I have tasted

This is a very tasty tea. It's a subtle flavor lightly scented with peaches. It's very nice cup of tea.I drink my tea plain and unsweetened, so I'm not sure how this would taste with milk or cream. I like this and would reorder.I also ordered the Raspberry Ganache, and since I reviewed the Peach Brulee first, it will not allow me to submit one for this flavor. So, I'll just leave that here, as well.As much as I'm enjoying the peach, I can't say the raspberry is up to the same level. Raspberries are my favorite fruit, and I expected to really like this. But I don't pick up much raspberry flavor or chocolate, either, for that matter. It's more floral. This one may be better iced, and I'll try it that way. But based on my experience so far, I don't think I'd order the Raspberry Ganache again.

Years ago, this was a very good black tea with a nice, refreshing orange peel aroma and a gentle spice flavour that worked with the tea. The reformulated product that is currently available is like potpourri, with the two dominant notes being cassia (cinnamon) and clove oil. Harsh, almost synthetic tasting, definitely not as nice as before, and with none of the natural orange essence remaining. I keep looking for a good orange spice tea, but sadly this no longer fits the bill. Expensive as heck, too.

The new tins don’t have the airtight sealed plastic bag inside it. They are locked by a flimsy piece of tape around the lid. They do NOT hold the aroma of the tea well once the tin is opened. Such a shame. They ruined a great product just for a tiny addition to profit margin

THIS IS NOT ACCEPTABLE AT ALL- THIS TEA CAME WITH THE STICKER ON THE BOTTOM HALF PEELED OFF SO I CANNOT KNOW IF IT IS EXPIRED OR NOT WITH NO EXPIRY DATE LABEL. I AM COMPLAINING ABOUT THIS AND RETURNING IT. I WILL NOT BUY IT HERE AGAIN.

Whoever says it's good tasting tea has never had decent cup of tea. It tastes like cinnamon and that is it! No black tea taste in it let alone good tea. This absolutely does not worth $20. Such a waste of money.

Like others have said it's not the same as the sample canister I tried. I fell in love with that simple pack. Totally switched me off coffee. Unless they change it back I guess I'll have to look elsewhere :(