I've missed Samurai Chai for so long, and I finally found a really good replacement. Thank you for this. Paired with the Maharaja Chai Oolong I have my old favorite blend back.
This tea is excellent if you are looking for something similar to what Tevena carried. I am disappointed that Tealeavz does not have a customer program offering points for number of teas you buy. It would be nice if they sold smaller samples of tea so that you could try all of them without having to buy 4 oz.
My first time making it I did not measure correctly and it was way too strong. Once I tried it a second time though it quickly became one of my favorites. I even made some to go to work and share with a coworker that absolutely loved it
Love it, I was looking for a replacement to Teavana Samurai Chai, this is it!
My family loved drinking this tea during cold weather. Warmed the body up!!
Whole family don’t like this one.. so I had to add raw honey to sweeten it. It was just too bitter.
I love this to sweeten my tea. Use it for each cup. I even take a small amount with me for when I travel to use. So glad I was able to find this after the previous store I purchased from had closed up for good. I will be back to purchase again and again. Thank you.
I have been searching for a while for a great tea to replace my beloved Teavana Maharaja tea. The MAHARAJA CHAI OOLONG from Tealeavz is the one!! Spicy with a slight fruity back note. So very happy with this delicious tea!!!!!
I am a tea lover and enjoy trying new teas from all over the world. This is absolutely one of my favorite teas I have ever tried. A smooth taste with a nice flavor and I love that I can taste the wonderful spices added. Will def. be added to my don't run low list and be back to purchase when I am in need of more. Thank you.
Finally,
A great replacement for the Oolong tea from Teavana.
We love this!
It’s almost exactly the same as the one that Starbucks serves, but I could not seem to find the Starbucks one. I will definitely order again.
My favorite blends. This was very good! Will be repeat customer.
I have been looking for a replacement for the Teavana tea and this one is the closest I have found so far! It is definitely going to be my go to for awhile! Thank you Tealeavz!
Like so many others, I was looking for the old Teavana blend. I'm not getting strong enough spices, but when I throw in my own cinnamon chips and cloves, brings it a tad up a bit.
Will be buying this again
Thank you Rhonda for your review! For a spicier palate, some people blend in a little Masala Chai to add more clove and cinnamon bark flavor. We will send you a sample to try! Let us know what you think -
Great, but out of 4 teas that I tried this is the only one with real flavor. Others were bland, and ironically decaf. Need to offer this taste with a decaf option. This company was recommended as a Teavana substitute, not even close. Still looking for Teavana like products.
Hi Christine - Correct, rooibos is a naturally caffeine-free tea. For a more robust flavor, add a few more minutes to the steep time or add another 1/2 teaspoon of rooibos tea. Rooibos won't get more astringent or bitter the longer it's infused in hot water; it will just get stronger and more flavorful. The Ginger Turmeric is a tisane, so try adding more tea and time to your steep for that one as well If you are looking for a stronger flavor.
I bought this in my quest similar to Lynne’s situation. Read other review. I’m drinking it now and had to leave review telling you how happy I am to finally found my Teavana replacement. The aroma coming out of the porch is amazing on all of them I’ve bought! But the Maharaja Chai and The Samurai Mate are perfect together. Or separate. I’ve finally found a new supplier! Thank you Tealeavz! Now, don’t disappear or sell out to a bigger company. :-)
Thank you Zane for your loving review! We love the excitement you have found in our tea. Appreciate you!
It was so bad that I literally had ONE sip and dumped the rest down the drain. It was beyond bitter. No delicious mango lingering on your tongue but a strange aftertaste that was just unpleasant
Hi Amanda,
We are sad to hear you didn't like the Mango Black tea!
There are a few reasons tea can become unpleasantly bitter:
1 - Steeping at too high a temperature, or
2 - Steeping for too long. The longer you brew tea, more tannins are released causing the bitter taste.
(It's also possible that if your water is heavily chlorinated that it could make tea taste bitter as well, but let's assume you were using filtered water.)
Another cause of a bitter tasting cup is using too many leaves. A good rule of thumb is one teaspoon of tea per 8 oz of water.
If you follow these suggestions, it should bring out the flavors that you were looking forward to! But each tea drinker's taste is different, and this particular tea may just not be right on your palate.
Really like Belgian Rock Sugar. It gently sweetens with out overpowering.
I was a little hesitant getting the Ginger Tumeric Tea, thinking the flavors might be too intense. No need to worry…it is DELICIOUS! It’s enjoyable with a splash of almond milk, with cinnamon, and combined with the Blueberry Rooibus as well as by itself. Lovely in the morning and comforting at night.
