Berry Creme Compote Customer Reviews

In the bag: A ton of apple pieces - they're almost half of my packet. A good portion of rose hips and chopped hibiscus. Some scattered blue cornflowers.

On the nose (pre-steep): A rich, complex layering of tart berries and cream. I can tell many specific flavors are here but can only identify a few. Hibiscus and raspberries stand out. Hnt of sugar.

On the nose (post-steep): The flavors are nearly the same as pre-steep but the tart notes have reduced. Now it's more balanced with a creamier tone.

On the tongue (pre-sweetener): Someone copied and pasted the flavors from the pre-steep scent to my tongue. Tart raspberries and hibiscus are strong. Hint of sweet cream.

On the tongue (post-sweetener): No change.

Preparation: First steep 7 min, second steep 14 min. Both @ 212 ℉. ½ teaspoon monk fruit sweetener.

12 helpful votes

Finally a tea with hibiscus I enjoyed, It was really tasty, but I must say it was better hot than it was cold, I had it at 12 am which is always nice .

14 helpful votes

Very berry with a touch of sweet cream. This is a favorite of my husband and I!

2 helpful votes

This smelled like cream along with the berries but the flavor was mostly berries. I would have liked the berry flavor more subdued and more cream based on the name.

12 helpful votes

She wanted a tea that was very berry
She knew it would make her quite merry!
This tea came along
Her tastebuds sang a song
It even had creme with no dairy!
(Limerick review for Limerick day 2021)

Filled with berry tastes
Bery tart berry flavors
Will wake your tastebuds!
(Haiku review)

54 helpful votes

I had high hopes for this tea. I love berries! Unfortunately, it was a little too tangy and tart for me.

6 helpful votes

The tea that spilled out of my CT packet today looked like a mini fourth of July and had a pop of berry flavor. It was a beautiful one to look at with very dark red rose hips, hibiscus and berry husks among blue cornflowers, raspberry leaves and pale ivory apple pieces. Since I had 3 g/ 2 tsp in my packet with all ingredients, I brewed 12 oz. and decided to steep very hot at 212F for a long ten minutes to make sure all the berry goodness was pie baked and ready to be served with a ribbon of creme. The first sip of the dark pink liquor was tart but sweetening with honey brightened all flavors and was key to fully enjoying this blend for me. As the tea cooled, it was a challenge to name each berry in the taste parade but the tart rose hip/hibiscus flavor was still first followed by a strawberry taste then finishing with a pleasant mixed berry flavor of blueberry and blackberry. The creme flavor seemed to be just a touch but added a smoothing effect on the tangy berry flavor. I decided not to make a dairy add but some dairy would have made this cuppa a truly creamy sip.

I poured some of the sweetened tea into a mini cup and put it in the fridge to chill. It was delightful cold and had a taste like a fruit juice or a very tasty berry water which it is. The resteep of 8 oz. was not as flavorful, though, even when I let the tea brew for almost 20 minutes. Those fruity bits had given their all for the first round and now they were tired. I drank the weaker version but wished I had brewed another tisane like blood orange and added it for fun. As a black tea lover, I was happy with the berry taste and when sweetened this fruity tea was truly delicious.

58 helpful votes

Got this as a sample before today--not bad but when I tried with and without milk, I very much preferred it with.

This tea has a delicious berries and creme aroma! I steeped the tea for about 5 minutes and it produced a beautiful magenta cup. This tea tastes very tart and fruity. The creme flavor was very light and came out more as the tea cooled. Overall a nice cup of tea!

5 min steep · 212°F · 12 helpful votes

It's a very fruity blend, of course, and the creme flavor rides well on the back of the mixed berry taste, resulting in a taste not unlike drinking a fruit parfait.

This is one of my go to teas. Perfect blend. Very refreshing and satisfying tea. Will be buying again.

3 min steep · 212°F

This tea is best if steeped a longer time. We enjoyed it mixed with strawberry tea and dragon fruit and chilled.

Not my favorite. It was okay. I would like a stronger flavor.

3 min steep · 212°F

A go to in my cabinet! A perfect addition to my collection of teas, and an all time favorite! I can't wait to order it again

SO far, my favorite loose leaf blend that's only available in the Spring, so I ordered 4 bags this time around!

Delightful! The combination of ingredients definitely gives a creme mouth feel, and flavor.
Cold brewed

This is sweet and delicious with a very berry flavor.

3 min steep · 212°F

I bought a sample of this because even though I hate sour tisanes and reviews said it was sour, it's a seasonal tea and I love adagio so I figured I may as well at least try it. The cream flavoring actually helps tame the sourness a bit and with honey (I almost never put sweetener in tea) it actually wasn't really sour at all.

4 min steep · 212°F · 1 helpful votes

Tried this sample for iced tea. Very nice berry flavor. It is light, refreshing and delicious over ice.

Nice overall flavor, though I think it could have been a touch more cream forward. Altogether a nice tea. Good iced too.

3 min steep · 212°F

Very fruity! The cream isn't really as evident to me

5 min steep · 212°F

This makes a delicious cold brew. The color is deep enough that it looks like red wine. I tried it hot in the CommuniTEA packet and was interested enough to try it cold.

8 helpful votes

I can see why people anticipate the arrival of this tea every spring. It’s creamy with beautiful light, berry notes and it gives me just the ideal pick me up in the late morning or early afternoon times!

3 min steep · 212°F

I'm enjoying this blend as an iced tea. So smooth with the creme.

Very rich and sweet forward tea. Great both in hot or cold brewed tea.

My favorite fruity herbal tea. It’s not too overpowering and the cream flavor is very appealing. Definitely try it while it’s in season!

Very tasty. I pour boiling water over the tea (in a metal tea holder) and let it steep for 5 minutes in 1/2 gallon of water for delicious ice tea.

This tea is super delicious and fruity, and I love the creamy note that follows up on the palette. The smell of the tea is wonderful too and very nostalgic of a childhood candy I used to get all the time! Very beautiful red color, one of my favorites from the sampler for sure!

3 min steep · 212°F

This is one of my favorites! I steep this double strength, pour it over ice, then add a bit of half and half. It’s like a dessert in a cup, don’t need to add sugar or anything!

6 min steep · 212°F

Very likely one of my favorite teas of all time. It's lovely hot or iced, and just the right blend of sweet and tart

3 min steep · 212°F

Smells and tastes like those strawberry flavored cream savers candies. Definitely a fan!

17 min steep · 212°F

Delicious - just fruity enough, even better when brewed with some mint. Begs to be iced

This is such a tasty tea.. tart and creamy! Perfect for spring!

Creamy, dreamy, berry licious! Want to get more, but it’s out of stock.

3 min steep · 212°F

This tastes amazing with just a teeny tiny bit of cream with it. I really love this one!

this smells like cake! it's very interesting and i liked it. i am going to try to do it iced this summer

Very yummy herbal tea. The creme flavor comes through and balances the tartness that is sometimes present in berry teas. Delicious!

7 min steep · 212°F · 8 helpful votes

This one is a regular purchace for me. I generally avoid teas with "cream" in the name because I don't like dairy in my tea. This managed to be smooth without being offensively milky.

3 min steep · 212°F

Very tasty! With honey it tastes even better. Next time I will try it with some milk.

10 min steep · 190°F

This is a very light fruity tea. The flavor and aroma are really nice. However, I'm only rating 3 stars because in order to get a decent flavor from the tea it needed to infuse for more than 20 min. So if you're planning in advance, the berry combined with the creamy vanilla is truly lovely, but if you want a cuppa tea now, this isn't the best choice.

Very refreshing iced and lightly sweetened with agave or raw sugar. Brew with Peach Bellini for a tasty and fruity springtime punch.

10 min steep · 212°F · 1 helpful votes

I really loved this one. Loved the flavors. I enjoyed this tea hot with brown sugar cube.

I love the berry flavor of this tea. Perfect way to end my day

3 min steep · 212°F

I'm not a fruity tea person but my daughter LOVES this tea!

3 min steep · 212°F

This smells like the cream savers! Great berries and cream flavor. I add a little agave syrup.

3 min steep · 212°F

This is very flavorful and bright. Just be sure to not over steep as it turns bitter.

3 min steep · 212°F

Bought this on a whim when it was listed in the spring teas and I’m really glad I did. I wasn’t sure how the cream flavor would work with the berries, but it’s the perfect amount to balance their tartness. Great hot as a dessert tea or iced as a caffeine-free refresher on warmer days.

5 min steep · 212°F

Cold brewed overnight. Great tart berry taste with just a touch of creme on the finish. By far my favorite so far!

Excellent and flavorful tea! I love this on a cool evening as a special treat before I cook dinner.

Berries & cream! This is a delicious tea for a dessert replacement!