It tasted like burnt caramel to me no matter how long I steeped it. I just boiled water, poured it over the tea bag in my mug, let it steep for 3 minutes, removed the bag, and added a little bit of sugar and almond milk to it.

I drink this EVERY DAY. Coffee gives me stomach aches, and green tea does not have enough caffeine in it. This is not only delicious, but it wakes me up every morning. And the best part is, it doesn't upset my stomach! I LOVE this tea! Highly recommend.

I bought this tea hoping to save money on the coffee I was buying everyday. By itself, it has a very strong taste to it even though I was hoping the caramel would lighten it. Adding vanilla creamer and sugar helps it a lot for me since I do like my teas on the sweeter side. This tea has gotten me through all nighters at school and through the days that I needed that extra pick me up. I would recommend this tea to anyone looking for a nice cup with an extra kick of caffeine.

NO jitters, fogginess, afternoon dips, or acidity...Way better than the energy I can get with coffee. I like to add liquid chai tea mix and almond milk to it for a really strong chai tea latte..mmmmmmmm...

This tea tastes amazing and gives you a nice caffeine boost in the morning. Can't & won't start my day off without it.

I bought this tea because it had high reviews and I'm a huge fan of the Cinnamon Toast Hi-Caf tea. While this tea is good, I prefer the Cinnamon Toast flavor. I don't particularly taste a distinct caramel flavor. I do enjoy the Hi-Caf teas as I'm not a coffee drinker and really rely on the caffeine in the morning.

you need time to appreciate the flavor it does taste like carmel

Really good but not my favorite

Very good flavor. I gave this tea a 4 star review, because the Cinnamon Toast Hi Caf is my favorite! Best with a dash of cream for me.

I work offshore, and start every work day with a cup of this tea! Coffee makers are bulky, but there's usually room in our unit for a hot water pot, which means tea is far more convenient than coffee. The shot of caffeine is very welcomed when I've been working 12 hour shifts away from home for 4 weeks straight! Love this tea! Oh, and the caramel flavor is smooth and not overpowering, making it perfect for drinking straight up with no sugar, honey, or milk/cream added.

The cafe at the bookstore where i work carries Republic of Tea so I can always keep stoked up but after last Christmas they no longer carry the Triple Caf!!! I've check with the local groceries that carry it but they can't get the triple caf either. Out of desperation I've come to the website hoping that you hadn't discontinued it as my stock was running out. Now just in time to keep me revved up during the holiday rush I can get my fix. Coffee upsets my tummy so this it great. Am going to sample some others that have caught my eye at the site too.

Ever since the first time I tried this tea it has become my morning pick me up. It gives me just the right amount of caffeine to wake me up, without the crash. This is, and always will be in stock in my pantry. 5/5!

I had an allergy test come back positive for coffee. I thought it was weird--who is allergic to coffee? But I dutifully agreed to give up my 3 cup a day habit. I ordered a sample of the Hicaf teas and made the switch cold turkey. The caramel black is perfect.

So far this is my least favorite of this series of teas. I thought the taste really clashed between the black tea and the caramel and had almost a sickly-sweet taste to it. Would recommend the coconut one if you want something more plain and the cinnamon toast one if you want sweet that meshes well with the tea taste.

This tea is aptly subtitled "a better buzz". I stopped drinking coffee about a year ago and now will never go back to the short-lived buzz from a cup of coffee. I will drink a cup of HiCaf tea in the afternoon for a pick me up that lasts the rest of the day without the crash of coffee. This tea fills me with an energy that I can feel throughout my whole body. . .I can't say enough how this tea is the greatest pick me up ever! The taste is perfect. . .I never add cream or sugar since it doesn't need it. Without this tea, I'd be lost!

I was looking for a healthier way to get my morning caffeine boost and this is the perfect replacement! No horrible crashes and a wonderful smell and taste. I sweeten my tea with local honey and it is just delicious! You must get some right now. I cannot wait to try the other flavors.

I love this tea. I've been making bulletproof tea with it for awhile now, using pasture butter and MCT oil. I love that it gives me an energy boost, without feeling jittery.

It's SO lovely... and the aroma? WOW. I want to give this to ALL my loved ones! ;) just brilliant.

Great tasting tea that helps wake me up in the morning. Love to start my day with this tea or the Toasted Coconut HiCaf tea. Look forward to it every morning.

Just tried this tea for the first time and I'm completely blown away. The flavor is perfect with just the right amount of caffeine.

As someone who can't stand coffee I have always has to resort to either caffeinated soft drink or No-Doze tablets neither of which are all that ideal. Finally I have a better option! This tea is yummy, full of caramel flavour and actually perks me up :)

Very impressed with this tea. I was looking for something to replace coffee, where I still got the caffeine but not the calories. The tea tastes great and I would highly recommend it to anyone.

Taste great and provides energy. It does not make me jittery. I am very alert and motivated after I have had a cup. I highly recommend.

This is a great smooth, high caffine tea. I drink it in place of a latte in the am and save a ton of calories.

This dea is delicious! It definintely has a caramel flavor. It's great hot or iced.

This tea has a great flavor and helps to wake me up without the heavy bloating feeling that coffee sometimes causes.

What rush when I first tasted this tea. I was expecting something strong, but not something that left coffee in the dust! Plus it's got a good, warm carmel flavor, which I love in other teas. I thought the Hi-Caf teas were a gimmick, but now I'm hooked. They wake me up in the morning and ready for the world.

I've been a diet soda drinker for over 25 years- every day first thing in the morning for my caffeine buzz. This addiction has actually stopped due to hicaf teas. I drink one in the am and one in the afternoon and I'm feeling no negative after effects headaches, or withdrawals I expected from the diet soda habit. The caramel black is delicious, my fave, although I've tried all hicaf varieties! It's delicious iced or hot. I feel better and cravings to snack on sweet foods has also decreased. I am so happy to have this new healthy option!

This is a really nice tea. It brews up well and the caffeine really bolsters your energy level without giving you the jitters or a caffeine high. It is not bitter like you might think it would be. It tastes just like any other black tea, but with a more powerful kick that lasts for hours. Very very nice!

This tea has a delicious caramel flavor, slightly sweet but not overly so. It also gives me a nice boost without making me feel jittery, unlike when I drink coffee or energy drinks. I work 12 hour shifts that require close attention to computer readouts. This really helps me avoid "glazing over" at work. Many of my coworkers have tried it after inquiring after the wonderful smell, and all of them have liked it so far.

Just left a 5-star review for the Pomberry HiCAF as well. I just love these new teas. They give me a boost that stays with me for a while, as opposed to the shorter-lived buzz/crash effect I get from coffee. Plus this caramel flavor is rich and tasty. I have about 20 different R of T flavors - whites, greens, oolongs, blacks, herbals. I love them all and am so happy to be able to add these HiCAF blends to my long list of faves. Nice extra "perk" (pun intended) - I'm saving money by not buying a latte on my way home from work every day!