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French Spice Quartet Oolong Tea

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Enjoy a private concert of flavors as lively spices harmonize in a symphony of flavor. This oolong and pu-erh tea blend is created from the famed Quatre Epices of France with a Teavana twist. Piquant notes sing of cloves, nutmeg, ginger and sweet cinnamon while black peppercorn, Madagascar vanilla and peppermint warm and awaken your palate for a refreshing crescendo.

Sweet cinnamon and clove with a mild heat from ginger and pepper are finishedby smooth vanilla and mint

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3.9

(based on 16 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

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    (8)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (4)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (0)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (3)

  • 1 Stars

     

    (1)

81%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Aromatic (15)
  • Unique flavor profile (14)
  • Soothing (7)
  • High quality (6)
  • Smooth body (6)

Cons

  • Too strong (4)

Best Uses

  • Anytime (9)
  • Afternoon (4)
  • Evening (4)
    • Tea Body:
    • Full (8), Medium (6)
    • Tea Flavor:
    • Spicy (15)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Tea enthusiast (11), Health conscious (6), High-end shopper (4)

Most Liked Positive Review

 

Uniquely spicy and very, very good

Bought this tea on a recent trip to Boston, and went cheap and bought too little because of the price tag, which was a mistake that I regret (I live in Denmark; no ...Read complete review

Bought this tea on a recent trip to Boston, and went cheap and bought too little because of the price tag, which was a mistake that I regret (I live in Denmark; no Teavana stores this side of the Atlantic). This tea is uniquely aromatic, very spicy, without actually being very hot (in the spice sense, not temperature). If you have a cold (a very common condition in the typically cold and foggy winter of southern Scandinavia), this is pure medicine; a big cup, with a tea spoon of honey, does wonders to a sore throat. It may not be to everybody's taste, but it is without a shadow of doubt my favorite tea.

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Most Liked Negative Review

 

Peppery aftertaste

This tea has a very pleasant aroma both dry and prepared. The first two flavors of this tea that I could taste is the black pepper and the mint. I think that the pepper ...Read complete review

This tea has a very pleasant aroma both dry and prepared. The first two flavors of this tea that I could taste is the black pepper and the mint. I think that the pepper is a bit too strong, lingering on the tongue minutes after consuming. Just by chance I had a cup of this tea that I was sipping, and my wife made chicken noodle soup for lunch. After having the tea, and then having the soup, they seemed to compliment each other. I believe this was due to the pepper in the tea. There are a few people in my family that enjoy tea, but I don't believe that they would enjoy this particular blend due to the peppery bite.

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4.0

Spicy!

By Joe T. Drinker

from Tampa, FL

About Me Health Conscious, Tea Enthusiast

Pros

  • Aromatic
  • Unique Flavor Profile
  • Warming

Cons

  • Too Strong

Best Uses

  • After Meals
  • Afternoon
  • Dessert Tea
  • Evening

The first sip took me by surprise, but as I continued drinking, I really enjoyed it. It reminds me a lot of the White Ayurvedic Chai because it's very peppery, but the French Quartet Spice is bolder and has a more unique flavor. For the next cup, I will probably try adding some milk or cream to mellow it out a little.

  • Tea Body:
  • Full
  • Tea Flavor:
  • Spicy

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5.0

Perfect for the switch

By Mr. Cups

from Philadelphia, PA

About Me Health Conscious, Occasional Tea Drinker, Tea Enthusiast

Pros

  • Aromatic
  • Soothing
  • Unique Flavor Profile

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Afternoon
    • Dessert Tea

    Went to pick up some tea and a thermos and came out with this. As a plain coffee drinker, I loved the intensity of the flavors, especially the cinnamon aftertaste. I would not recommend it to anyone that doesn't like heavy spices though.

    • Tea Body:
    • Full
    • Tea Flavor:
    • Spicy

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    5.0

    Spicy

    By glpaige

    from Glen Allen, VA

    About Me Health Nut, High-End Shopper, Tea Enthusiast

    Pros

    • Aromatic
    • Unique Flavor Profile

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Anytime

      My favorite tea is the Zingiber Coconut Ginger with the White Ayurvedic chai next. This tea, in my opinion, falls right in line with those two. The cinnamon smell and taste are strong with a very spicy, peppery finish that does linger. If you like spicy teas, you should try this one.

      • Tea Body:
      • Full
      • Tea Flavor:
      • Spicy

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      5.0

      Uniquely spicy and very, very good

      By Olaf

      from Odense, Denmark

      About Me Hot drinks enthusiast

      Pros

      • Aromatic
      • Energizing
      • Soothing
      • Unique Flavor Profile

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Afternoon
        • Evening

        Bought this tea on a recent trip to Boston, and went cheap and bought too little because of the price tag, which was a mistake that I regret (I live in Denmark; no Teavana stores this side of the Atlantic). This tea is uniquely aromatic, very spicy, without actually being very hot (in the spice sense, not temperature). If you have a cold (a very common condition in the typically cold and foggy winter of southern Scandinavia), this is pure medicine; a big cup, with a tea spoon of honey, does wonders to a sore throat. It may not be to everybody's taste, but it is without a shadow of doubt my favorite tea.

        • Tea Body:
        • Full
        • Tea Flavor:
        • Spicy

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        5.0

        Very Rich Flavor Combination

        By Artie

        from Boston

        Pros

        • Aromatic
        • Energizing
        • Fresh
        • High Quality
        • Unique Flavor Profile

        Cons

        • Too Strong

        Best Uses

        • Anytime

        This one has a very powerful blend of spices. The cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg are most pronounced. It keeps the flavor very strong throughout. Could be too strong, so it can be mixed half and half with regular black or oolong tea and still gives a lot of flavor.

        • Tea Body:
        • Full
        • Tea Flavor:
        • Spicy

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        4.0

        Love this I will buy this again

        By The Tea Lover

        from Los Alamitos, CA

        About Me Health Conscious, Health Nut

        Pros

        • Aromatic
        • High Quality
        • Smooth Body
        • Soothing
        • Unique Flavor Profile

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Anytime

          The first time I went to the store I got this tea to go cold and it was delicious! Then I could not stop thinking about it so I went back and got another and this time I bought some for home. I made this hot this morning and it is just as good hot as it is cold. I would recommend this to anyone who likes something a little different and wants to experience a truly joyful cup of tea.

          • Tea Body:
          • Medium
          • Tea Flavor:
          • Spicy

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          5.0

          one of my new favorites

          By jmb

          from Omaha, NE

          About Me Health Conscious, Tea Enthusiast

          Pros

          • Aromatic
          • High Quality
          • Unique Flavor Profile

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Anytime

            If you like the chai-chai blend they sample in the store you will likely enjoy this tea as well. I enjoy oolong teas and this is a great alternative when I'm looking for something a little different

            • Tea Body:
            • Full
            • Tea Flavor:
            • Spicy

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            2.0

            Disappointed

            By Al's Mom

            from Ohio

            About Me Health Conscious, Tea Enthusiast

            Pros

            • Aromatic
            • Smooth Body
            • Unique Flavor Profile

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Anytime

              This would be GREAT if it didn't have the mint. If you like mint mixed with cloves and ginger, then you'll like this tea. The mint is too strong for my taste. And I didn't notice the vanilla at all. I tried mixing it with maharaja chai but it just ruined the chai instead. Just personal taste but I thought I'd warn others.

              • Tea Body:
              • Medium
              • Tea Flavor:
              • Spicy

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              5.0

              perfect fall tea

              By ebonee

              from south bend, in

              About Me Tea Enthusiast

              Verified Reviewer

              Pros

              • Aromatic
              • Smooth Body
              • Soothing
              • Unique Flavor Profile

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Afternoon
                • Evening

                This tea is warm and soothing with the fall flavors of cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg. My husband purchased this for himself but after watching him rave about it, I had to try it. I am normally a sweet, fruity tea lover, but this made me put down my fruity teas.

                • Tea Body:
                • Full
                • Tea Flavor:
                • Spicy

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                1.0

                no bueno

                By Jim the Runner

                from San Jose

                About Me Tea Enthusiast

                Pros

                  Cons

                  • Not enticing

                  Best Uses

                    this tea is straight lame. i do not like it sam i am. its like they took everything that was good about chai, and made it awful. and i mean like a tyler perry movie awful. do not buy it

                    • Tea Body:
                    • Medium
                    • Tea Flavor:
                    • Dry, Spicy, Vegetal

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