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WonderBerry Chocolate Truffle Oolong Tea

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Inspired by Belgium's decadent chocolate truffles, this delicious oolong is a wonderful blend of rich chocolate, cocoa, and Madagascar vanilla, infused with a mix of elderberries, blackberries, cranberries, cherries, and raspberries. A true chocolate and berry lovers' delight, these indulgent flavors melt together with a hint of spice to create a perfectly wicked sinless treat. SUPERFRUIT ENHANCED. PRODUCT CONTAINS DAIRY

Explosive multiberry taste with full-bodied chocolate notes

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3.8

(based on 35 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (15)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (8)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (6)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (3)

  • 1 Stars

     

    (3)

76%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Aromatic (27)
  • Unique flavor profile (22)
  • Smooth body (17)
  • High quality (12)
  • Fresh (11)

Cons

  • Artificial taste (6)
  • Weak (4)

Best Uses

  • Dessert tea (23)
  • Anytime (13)
  • After meals (9)
  • Evening (7)
  • Gifts (7)
    • Tea Body:
    • Medium (19), Full (8), Lightweight (3)
    • Tea Flavor:
    • Fruity (30), Chocolate (7), Malty (3)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Tea enthusiast (29), High-end shopper (7), Health conscious (5), Health nut (3), Occasional tea drinker (3)

Most Liked Positive Review

 

Great Dessert Tea w/ Small Amt of Cocoa!

This becomes an EXCELLENT dessert tea with just one slight alteration --- add 1/8 teaspoon of cocoa powder when steeping!

I was not satisfied with this tea the first tim...Read complete review

This becomes an EXCELLENT dessert tea with just one slight alteration --- add 1/8 teaspoon of cocoa powder when steeping!

I was not satisfied with this tea the first time I tried it. It had an overly strong "berry" taste and the chocolate flavor was very weak. I could mainly taste the cherry, which is probably why some people have associated this with a medicinal or "cough syrup" taste. I would describe it as a very cherry-based tea with only slight hints of chocolate. It was OK, but by no means something I would purchase again.

I drank maybe 2 ounces of the 12-ounce cup I had prepared, then dumped out the rest. ~ But before discarding the leaves, I heated more water and tried brewing with a small amount of cocoa powder and just 3-4 rocks of sugar added to the PerfecTea maker to see if that would help tone down the berry. I WAS THRILLED WITH THE RESULT! I used only 1/8 teaspoon of Hershey's Dark Cocoa Powder, and the difference in taste was amazing. You can still taste the berry, but it is not nearly as overwhelming as before. The cocoa taste really stands out, which I believe is the result they were going for when they thought up this "chocolatey dessert tea." I think they simply did not add enough chocolate to the mix!

Don't be afraid to experiment with your teas to create something you enjoy! This is the main idea behind blending different types of tea to create unique combinations -- like the immensely popular Youthberry White and Wild Orange Blossom Herbal, or my favorite, the Caribbean Calypso Mate' with Apple Lemon Pomegranate Rooibos! I don't enjoy the Apple Lemon Pomegranate AT ALL on its own, but the resulting blend of these two is much to my liking. Similarly, nobody ever said you can't add your own ingredients to alter the taste of any of Teavana's teas!!! If it doesn't taste how you thought it would, don't give up on it completely. Just use your imagination and see if you can't make it better.

I would have NEVER purchased more of this tea if I hadn't tried adding the cocoa powder. Now, I will not only purchase more of it, but I will gladly recommend it to others.

VS

Most Liked Negative Review

 

Overbearing in taste and smell.

The first time I tried this tea, the smell alone nearly made me gag. I thought nothing could get worse, until I tasted it. It's like rotted fruit, burnt rubber, and that ...Read complete review

The first time I tried this tea, the smell alone nearly made me gag. I thought nothing could get worse, until I tasted it. It's like rotted fruit, burnt rubber, and that piece of old Christmas chocolate you find in the couch cushions in July, know you shouldn't eat, but do anyway in a moment of weakness. The flavors are overbearing and overwhelming, bitter while managing to be sweet and cloying at the same time. (Now that takes talent.)

I thought maybe I'd brewed it incorrectly--used too much, the wrong kind of water, let it steep too long, added too much of that delightful rock sugar (I think I love Teavana just for that stuff alone). You have no idea how many ways I tried to make this tea tolerable. I got obsessed with it, turning it into a project, hoping if I found the perfect brewing method it would finally taste right.

Finally I just had to accept that this particular flavor combination is not for me, and isn't working as a tea. It might work better for coffee, or someone with a different palate. For me, I couldn't scrub it out of my infuser fast enough, and I swear even after brewing dozens of other strong-smelling teas (the Raspberry Riot Lemon Mate is delightful, and potent enough that it should wipe it out) every once in a while I still catch a whiff of rotten berries and stale chocolate.

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5.0

Berrylicious

By Bulldog

from Henrico, VA

About Me Health Conscious, Tea Enthusiast

Pros

  • Aromatic
  • Smooth Body
  • Soothing

Cons

  • Not Chocolaty Enough

Best Uses

  • Anytime

The smell caught me in the store and the taste will keep me coming back. I love the blackberry taste. I tried it with a little of the rock sugar and it really tastes great

  • Tea Flavor:
  • Fruity

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5.0

Did not like the smell but love the tast

By Mary Dana

from MO

About Me Occasional Tea Drinker, Tea Enthusiast

Pros

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

Cons

    Best Uses

    • After Meals
    • Afternoon
    • Anytime
    • Dessert Tea
    • Evening
    • Gifts
    • Medicinal Purposes
    • Morning

    I did not like the smell of this one bit. I tried it anyway and it is WONDERFUL! It didnt even need sugar. Very flavorful.

    • Tea Body:
    • Full
    • Tea Flavor:
    • berry, Chocolate, Fruity, Malty

    Comment on this review

     
    5.0

    Great alone or mixed with Spice of Life

    By MikeRollerCoaster

    from 53045

    About Me Tea Enthusiast

    Pros

    • Aromatic
    • Convenient
    • Energizing
    • Fresh
    • High Quality
    • Smooth Body
    • Soothing
    • Unique Flavor Profile

    Cons

    • None

    Best Uses

    • After Meals
    • Afternoon
    • Anytime
    • Dessert Tea
    • Evening
    • Gifts
    • Medicinal Purposes
    • Morning

    This is a GREAT tea for someone who loves chocolate truffle. The smell is amazing! It smells like rich creamy chocolate and sweet berries. The taste is GREAT as well! It tastes like biting into a chocolate truffle.I decided to blend/mix this tea with the Spice of Life White tea and it was the bomb! Its so good! If you do not like the flavor of the Wonderberry Chocolate Truffle I would DEFINENTLY recommend you blending this tea with the Spice of Life!

    • Tea Body:
    • Full
    • Tea Flavor:
    • Chocolate, Fruity, Spicy

    Comment on this review

     
    4.0

    For Chocolate Berry Tea Lovers

    By Tea Lover 24

    from Phoenix, AZ

    About Me High-End Shopper, Tea Enthusiast

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    Pros

    • Energizing
    • Fresh
    • High Quality
    • Smooth Body
    • Unique Flavor Profile

    Cons

    • Artificial Taste

    Best Uses

    • After Meals
    • Afternoon
    • Dessert Tea

    This tea is good. The only thing is that if you wanted milk with it, don't because it will curdle, because of the tang of the raspberries. I do notice that my teeth do feel better drinking this tea and that is one of the benefits to oolong tea.

    • Tea Body:
    • Medium
    • Tea Flavor:
    • Chocolate, Fruity, Malty

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    5.0

    Chocolate lovers rejoice!

    By Grammy B

    from Illinois

    About Me Tea Enthusiast

    Pros

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

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Afternoon
      • Dessert Tea
      • Evening

      Received through the Classic Journey Tea Club, I found it to be over the top delicious and so did my friends. The scent alone is worth experiencing and gives one the introduction of all the flavors to come- smooth chocolate, fruit and vanilla. What's not to love?

      • Tea Body:
      • Medium
      • Tea Flavor:
      • Chocolate, Fruity

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      4.0

      Great Dessert Tea w/ Small Amt of Cocoa!

      By Ali

      from Juneau, AK

      About Me High-End Shopper, Tea Enthusiast

      Pros

      • Aromatic
      • Unique Flavor Profile

      Cons

      • Too Strong

      Best Uses

      • After Meals
      • Dessert Tea
      • When Craving Sweets

      This becomes an EXCELLENT dessert tea with just one slight alteration --- add 1/8 teaspoon of cocoa powder when steeping!

      I was not satisfied with this tea the first time I tried it. It had an overly strong "berry" taste and the chocolate flavor was very weak. I could mainly taste the cherry, which is probably why some people have associated this with a medicinal or "cough syrup" taste. I would describe it as a very cherry-based tea with only slight hints of chocolate. It was OK, but by no means something I would purchase again.

      I drank maybe 2 ounces of the 12-ounce cup I had prepared, then dumped out the rest. ~ But before discarding the leaves, I heated more water and tried brewing with a small amount of cocoa powder and just 3-4 rocks of sugar added to the PerfecTea maker to see if that would help tone down the berry. I WAS THRILLED WITH THE RESULT! I used only 1/8 teaspoon of Hershey's Dark Cocoa Powder, and the difference in taste was amazing. You can still taste the berry, but it is not nearly as overwhelming as before. The cocoa taste really stands out, which I believe is the result they were going for when they thought up this "chocolatey dessert tea." I think they simply did not add enough chocolate to the mix!

      Don't be afraid to experiment with your teas to create something you enjoy! This is the main idea behind blending different types of tea to create unique combinations -- like the immensely popular Youthberry White and Wild Orange Blossom Herbal, or my favorite, the Caribbean Calypso Mate' with Apple Lemon Pomegranate Rooibos! I don't enjoy the Apple Lemon Pomegranate AT ALL on its own, but the resulting blend of these two is much to my liking. Similarly, nobody ever said you can't add your own ingredients to alter the taste of any of Teavana's teas!!! If it doesn't taste how you thought it would, don't give up on it completely. Just use your imagination and see if you can't make it better.

      I would have NEVER purchased more of this tea if I hadn't tried adding the cocoa powder. Now, I will not only purchase more of it, but I will gladly recommend it to others.

      • Tea Body:
      • Medium
      • Tea Flavor:
      • Fruity

      Comment on this review

       
      3.0

      Good to add with something

      By firebaughkn

      from Centralia, IL

      About Me Occasional Tea Drinker

      Pros

      • Aromatic
      • Fresh
      • Soothing
      • Unique Flavor Profile

      Cons

      • Artificial Taste
      • Weak

      Best Uses

      • Anytime
      • Dessert Tea
      • Evening
      • Gifts
      • Morning

      This tea is very aromatic, in a good way, but when it comes to taste, really lacks. I've tried adding more to the serving, but it still does not help. What I like to do is fill the teaball half way (a little closer to 2 tsp), steep for the 3 min, then I add some hot cocoa-just enough to flavor it. Otherwise, the tea tastes like a barely-flavored hot water. The good: Smells great, great flavor (when enhanced), rather comforting. The bad: No flavor if not enhanced somehow (if you add the cocoa, suddenly you can taste the berries and tea)

      • Tea Body:
      • Light
      • Tea Flavor:
      • Fruity

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      5.0

      BEST DESERT TEA

      By DMH

      from Michigan

      About Me Drinks 5 Cups A Day, Tea Enthusiast

      Pros

      • Aromatic
      • High Quality

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Anytime
        • Dessert Tea

        BEST DESERT TEA! I taste the chocolate (not sure where some are saying they can't) and it is not bitter (if brewed corectly!). Has a wonderful smooth flavor and smells like heaven. I recommend this to everyone! I have been drinking loose leaf tea for many years and if done right (tea is very specific on how you do it) comes out the way it should taste! I use an electric tea kettle to make the water at right temp, steep in the perfect tea maker, and use the teavana tea timer (I use the teavana tea scoop for measuring). Never have a problem with my teas not coming out right. If I want sweetness I use the German Rock Sugar (I never add cream or anything else).

        • Tea Body:
        • Full
        • Tea Flavor:
        • Chocolate flavor, Fruity

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        1.0

        Overbearing in taste and smell.

        By Adrien

        from Chicago, IL

        About Me Tea Enthusiast

        Pros

        • Unique Flavor Profile

        Cons

        • Artificial Taste
        • Bad Flavor Mix
        • Too Strong

        Best Uses

        • People You Hate

        The first time I tried this tea, the smell alone nearly made me gag. I thought nothing could get worse, until I tasted it. It's like rotted fruit, burnt rubber, and that piece of old Christmas chocolate you find in the couch cushions in July, know you shouldn't eat, but do anyway in a moment of weakness. The flavors are overbearing and overwhelming, bitter while managing to be sweet and cloying at the same time. (Now that takes talent.)

        I thought maybe I'd brewed it incorrectly--used too much, the wrong kind of water, let it steep too long, added too much of that delightful rock sugar (I think I love Teavana just for that stuff alone). You have no idea how many ways I tried to make this tea tolerable. I got obsessed with it, turning it into a project, hoping if I found the perfect brewing method it would finally taste right.

        Finally I just had to accept that this particular flavor combination is not for me, and isn't working as a tea. It might work better for coffee, or someone with a different palate. For me, I couldn't scrub it out of my infuser fast enough, and I swear even after brewing dozens of other strong-smelling teas (the Raspberry Riot Lemon Mate is delightful, and potent enough that it should wipe it out) every once in a while I still catch a whiff of rotten berries and stale chocolate.

        • Tea Body:
        • Full
        • Tea Flavor:
        • Burning Rubber, Chocolate, Fruity

        Comment on this review

         
        4.0

        Smooth Chocolate with Elegant Berries

        By Renee

        from Wisconsin

        About Me Tea Enthusiast

        Pros

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

        Cons

        • Pricey

        Best Uses

        • Anytime

        I just had my first glass of Chocolate Wonderberry, my first Teavana tea! It's exceptionally smooth and well-balanced with perfectly sweet chocolate notes balancing subtle berry acidity. A high-quality loose-leaf tea with subtle complexity and a lovely long finish. The only downside is that it's so delicious I'll drink it way too fast and have to order more, which could get pricey!

        • Tea Body:
        • Medium
        • Tea Flavor:
        • Chocolate, Fruity

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