I recently tried Thé des Alizés, a tea blend from Palais des Thés. Here’s my detailed review of the experience:

Preparation:

• Temperature: 170°F / 76°C
• Time: 0 min, 30 sec
• Tea Amount: 5 g
• Water Volume: 4 oz / 120 ml

Overview

1st Infusion:

A very similar profile to their Thé du Louvre. When hot, this tea is much more subtle, but the flavors are extremely superficial, and just like the Thé du Louvre, there’s a slight acidity that lingers in the aftertaste.

2nd Infusion:

Hot, this tea now keeps this acidity. It’s not as bad as Thé du Louvre, but it’s definitely noticeable and I don’t get any of the white peach, kiwi, or watermelon. Although that could be the source of the acidity.

3rd Infusion:

Now the acidity, just like in the Thé du Louvre, has completely destroyed this tea. Nothing to get out of it, unfortunately. What a shame.

Conclusion:

The Thé des Alizés fails to deliver the expected flavors of white peach, kiwi, or watermelon. The persistent acidity ruins the overall experience, making this tea blend highly disappointing.

Flavors: Acidic, Superficial

Rating:

• Flavor Complexity: 8/30 - Very superficial flavors with dominant acidity.
• Brewing Forgiveness: 10/20 - Acidity persists and worsens over infusions.
• Consistency Across Infusions: 7/20 - Consistently disappointing across multiple steeps.
• Overall Enjoyment: 10/30 - Unpleasant due to persistent acidity.

35/100

- yaro