Edgar Allan Poe's Black Tea Blend

My taste buds have opinions about this tea. They don't like it at all while the sun shines. But after dark, reading or watching something from the mystery or horror genre, forget hot chocolate and drink this instead. Normally, I don't like smokey teas, but the smoke in this is subtle and works with the sweetness of the beets. Well done, S and V on a tea that is definitely a mood! Makes a wonderful goth gift.

Hi there, i got this tea as a gift for my birthday. i am a big lose leaf tea gal and this one is at the top of my list. (i am currently drinking it as we speak. One major booster for this tea is to add a splash of sweet cream creamer of vanilla creamer to it, it makes for a lovely pink color and the taste is Devine.
This tea motivated me for all my academic to-dos, and creative projects. I highly recommend this tea to start your day!

Lively and good blend

Appearance & Aroma: The blend is a dark mix of leaves with beetroot pieces scattered throughout. The lapsang souchong delivers that unmistakable smoke while the bergamot adds a zest. The pu-erh adds a feeling that my kitchen is an old library.
Flavor: The lapsang souchong delivers a robust, smoky punch right out of the gate, the pu-erh adds a deep, earthy undertone that feels like an old leather-bound book. The beetroot adds a subtle sweetness, though not overpowering and a beautiful red to the liquid, and the bergamot oil brings a bright, citrusy lift. I find myself using a generous amount of tea since this blend is best when it is bold and needs a good amount of tea to fully come to life. This tea doesn’t hold up to multiple steepings, despite the pu-erh. Unlike straight pu-erh, it doesn’t seem to evolve with successive steeps. The initial infusion is where this blend shows its full character, but subsequent steepings I find come across flat.
This is a bold blend that pays homage to its namesake with a smoky, earthy, and slightly sweet profile. For fans of lapsang souchong and pu-erh, it offers a gothic twist with its beetroot and bergamot accents. While it may not excel in multiple infusions, I find this an excellent blend. In short, this tea is a one-act gothic tale in a cup—rich and intriguing but best enjoyed in a single, dramatic serving.
Rating: 5/5 stars

This tea was a gift. I’m a big fan of Edgar Allan Poe and a friend thought this would be perfect for me. I have to say, it’s become one of my favorites. A nice robust, smoky black tea.

Bought this tea from Sipsby because we loved the theme. The taste is wonderful, so we came to your website to buy more, and try some others. Very happy with them all!

I usually get more earth than smoke from the flavor (perhaps because I generally drink it sweetened with honey?) but then again I also adore Lapsang Souchong and Russian Caravan teas and err on the side of brewing them strong. I was initially drawn to it because it uses Pu’erh tea in the blend which is my favorite type, but I fell in love with the taste of it, especially the addition of the beetroot. It’s earthy with that hint of bergamot brightness at the end. Also, it really does brew into a vibrant red that makes my little Goth heart so happy.

The tin is adorable, the smell addicting, and the tea is amazing. A nice bergamot blend with a touch of difference for those cozy nights when reading a horror or mystery.

This is what made me fall in love with tea and remains my favorite

This is by far the smokiest tea I've ever tasted. Think campfire, charred oak, and a brisk tannic dark tea. If you enjoy a Bohea or a Lapsang Souchong tea, you will enjoy this tea as well.

First, my partner loves this. The color is actually redly, so he said it reminded him of blood, so, Edgar Allan Poes! I do not like the smoky flavor. That is why I do not like smoked salmon, smoked bacon, anything saying "smoked." I was a little worried when I purchased this tea but thought "well my partner would drink it anyway." I cannot say it is the best tea (my partner would say so) of mine, but I kind of like it.Considering the theme, color, and taste, I would give 5 stars!!

This is my favorite tea blend ever! The depth and smokiness is just amazing and the flavors are perfectly balanced. Makes an incredible tea latte.

I really wanted to like this tea....i thought it would be great for a cool, rainy day. Im a fan of beetroot and pu-erh but there is too much smokiness for me to get past.

I was super excited to try this tea! Right away you can smell the smokey Lapsang Souchong. When brewed it does have a nice dark red color that screams Poe. You can certainly taste the earthy smokiness in this blend and I quite like it! However, I do feel like the bergamont gets lost with such bold flavors competing. Otherwise this is a really nice blend and could be a stepping stone for those afraid of earthy teas.

I bought a can at the Edgar Allen Poe Museum in Richmond. Sent it on to my granddaughter in L. A. She dubbed it PoetTea. As in Poetry. They like the tea and cracked up at the color.

I've had a tin of this but haven't reviewed it yet. Now is the time! Any tea named after the morbid Poe must be blood red, and thanks to beet root, this is a mighty red cup. I love that touch. Poe is a mix of ripe pu-erh, lapsang souchong black tea, bergamot and beet root. The black tea seems to hide under the pu-erh, but the pu-erh isn't overwhelming. Immediately on opening the tin, the smokiness makes itself known. But I love a smokey tea once in while and this just fits with Poe anyway. Really this entire blend is perfect for Poe. The classic bergamot mellows out the not-too-strong smokiness. Both black tea and ripe pu-erh seem essential for Poe. So for the creativeness for a Poe blend, this gets an A+. Not to mention the blend is very unique and very tasty. This is very worthy of having an entire tin of.Steep #1 // 2 teaspoons for a full mug// 10 minutes after boiling // 3 minute steepSteep #2 // few minutes after boiling // 5 minute steep