Tea: Black Tea
A Black Tea from Lipton Tea
Reviewer: Kelsey
✓ 142 teas reviewed
✓ 44 of Black Tea
✓ 86 of Pure Tea (Camellia sinensis)
✓ 1 of Lipton Tea
✓ 17 from ?????
Review of Black Tea
May 20th, 2013
Aroma | Flavor | Value | Total |
5 of 10 | 3 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 60 of 100 |
Fair | Fair | Good Value |
Honestly, I don't think this tea is all that bad. It's the first type I've ever had, and while it isn't a fancy and rare loose-leaf brand it's not terrible. It actually tastes similar to a lot of fancier and pricier teas that I've had -- why pay more if you're looking for a basic black?
The tea itself is average, a basic black, nothing crazy to write home about. It has the taste of cooked greens and is quite smooth, without a bitter aftertaste.
I'm personally a bigger fan of generic black bagged tea from Bigelow, Celestial Seasonings, or even Red Rose, but I won't condemn Lipton for trying and providing a reasonably priced basic tea. While I wouldn't go out of my way to buy this tea, I'll continue to welcome getting it for free on train rides.