I served last night to several women. No one gave any comments on it which was disappointing since I gave a spiel about the company & the teas. The flavor was muted & I guess I like teas with more bite & tang. If you like mild flavor, it is for you.
Delightful flavor to savor anytime. A deseret after a meal, or a night- cap for a restful sleep. Make strong and sip cold to refresh, needs nothing added to enjoy.
I use this as dessert tea. It very good.
Terrible. I generally love all the teas from this company but this one is NOT good. I had to throw it out. I tried, but no matter what I added to it, it was no good.
This was just ok. Not as good as the other cuppa cake flavors.
This is one of the most delicious teas I have ever tasted!! It has just the right amount of sweetness. It is decadent!
The tea tastes good, but it is not a carrot cake flavor. It tastes mostly like licorice root tea.
Not too far off from the pumpkin spice chai in my opinion. Still yummy!
Good but not like carrot cake
Pretty much only drink Republic of Tea teas??
I bought this last month it’s very good tastes just like carrot cake
The Cuppa Cake teas are unique and tasty dessert teas hard/impossible to find anywhere else. Have always been a fan of Strawberry Shortcake and Lemon Chiffon so gave Carrot Cake a try. Not used to a vegetable flavor in tea but they pulled it off with a little bit of that cake spiced added. Maybe some whipped cream can add to the dessert theme? Not a bad tea especially if you love carrot cake!
Awful, like dishwater
My husband loves carrot cake so this was an easy choice. He notices and likes the hint of orange in it. Our daughter, on the other hand, didn't like it. She felt that it was weak, but she may not have steeped it long enough, as it recommends up to 7 minutes, which is unusual.
I generally like the Republic of Tea's "dessert" tea selection, but this one missed the mark. The spice blend did not take like carrot cake because the licorice flavor was overpowering.
It really tastes like carrot cake, I’d add a bit more of spices!
I always like trying the different Cuppa flavors, although this one isn't my fave and I probably wouldn't order again.. it does have kinda an artificial taste to it that detracts from the other good flavors going on, though half n half does improve it for sure! My husband likes it though!
Carrot Cake teabags are great to use to flavor cooking water for white and brown rice for side dishes and desserts. They also impart a nice flavor to cooking water for Polenta, oatmeal and Quinoa.
And again, I am amazed that TRoT can get such authentic flavor in a tea! I got warm spices and sweet cake AND carrot, but the carrot was very light. If they can get a stronger carrot flavor into this tea, I will give it a full 5 stars. If you prefer a light carrot taste, then this is for you.
I really don’t like the taste of this tea. I’ve tried to get used to it, but it doesn’t taste like carrot cake and it sometimes gives me nausea. I noticed a lot of “natural flavors,” including butter flavor, walnut flavor, vanilla flavor, and biscuit flavor for some reason. Come on ROT, I expect better from you. Either add real ingredients or just keep it simple and skip them (do we really need biscuit flavoring?).
Kind of sweet and not really a true carrot cake flavor. Ok but would probably not buy again.
The carrot cake flavor just comes through in this tea. It is a pleasant surprise, but could be tweaked for stronger flavor. My go to instead of dessert.
Slightly sweet with warm, nutty spices. Very pleasant!
Whilst not outright "terribly carrot-ty," R of T's cozy cuppa does indeed capture the captivating aromatics of a freshly-baked carrot cake! This warm and satisfying sipper offers a lusciously recognizable blend of the fruit, spice, walnut and creamy flavor elements for which this beloved dessert is renowned. With delicious nods to each of its enticing ingredients, this taste-tempting tisane covers all those "carrot cake bases" when the unique craving for this enduringly popular sweet n' spicy treat comes calling.
Very smooth & creamy. Love the carrot cake flavor.
It takes a bit of getting used to and has a strong smell. But it has a uniqueness to it and depth of flavor that grows on you.
The tea has similar spices to carrot cake. The spices seem like the dominant note rather than the vanilla. My husband's favorite dessert is Carrot Cake. He loves this tea.
I loved the new carrot cake tea, it's the perfect flavor profile for fall and made an excellent warming beverage on a cold night with just a splash of cream.
If you close your eyes it is the spice palet from a carrot cake I have reordered several times and enjoy the product
I purchased a few teas and lived them so I dove in and purchased a bunch more including all the "cuppa cake" teas. I am not a fan of any of them to be honest. The carrot cake is sweet for some reason and tastes like artificial sweetener or stevia. Leaves an aftertaste. Now I have a bunch of canisters I can't do anything with sadly.
The most flavorful tea. I have ordered refills 3 times.
Does not taste good at all
This tea has a wonderfully sweet aroma but the sweet taste is even more delicious! I don't add anything else to make it sweeter because I want it to be calorie free. Besides, for me it is perfect. I drink a cup every day! I will order it many more times in the future!
I've had carrot cake tea from four other boutique tea vendors, and this one is my favorite. It's earthy, mildly cinnamon, sweet, smooth, and there's even a nod to cream cheese icing.
Tastes fine, just not carrot cake. It's pleasant and tastes dessert-ish, but carrot cake it is not.
I love Republic of Tea - I especially love the chocolate flavors (chocolate banana, chocolate mate) and the lemon cake flavor. I love Carrot Cake, so I thought I would try this flavor next. It's too cloyingly sweet and really does not taste anything like carrot cake to me. I just can't enjoy it...and can't give it away either (no one in my family loves it).
Caffein free delight
Great tea for an afternoon sweets craving.
I once had a carrot cake tea from Paris. It was delicious. I was excited when I saw this tea, but it's not quite what I was looking for. The carrot cake flavor just didn't come through as well as it could.
Well spiced blend but the carrot is a bit strong for me. Perhaps I wanted more "cake" than "carrot" and should try the gingerbread next? My hubby loves actual carrot cake and says this tea is great, so I averaged my 3 stars and his 5 stars for an overall 4 star product. Bottom line: I'm glad I tried it, but I'll get a different flavor next time.
Couldn't get anyone to drink this one.
The tea was fantastic and very rich in flavor, and I definitely highly recommend it. I've been drinking this tea for many many years and it is a family favorite. I love the new teas that they have come out with, and would highly recommend this company as they are the best in the tea business.
A great spicy-sweet tea with carrot and turmeric. Love it!
This is the first tea from Republic of Tea that I have not loved. It does not taste like carrot cake. There is a distinct chemical taste.
Kinda weak. Not the same as eating carrot cake obviously but it's not bad just not something I would repurchase. I grab for other teas over this one.
I wasn't really a fan of this tea until I added a sprinkle of cinnamon. It brought a much-needed balance to the tea and now I enjoy it.
Steeped/ made the tea as directed, absolutely loved it. Like the ROT's other dessert teas, this does best steeped for as long as humanly possible and with some milk/cream and sweetener. My partner, an avid carrot cake fan said this hits the spot for when he wants to run to the bakery and get some, but doesn't want to gain weight lol. We are very happy with this! Has lots of depth and the notes of vanilla , butter and carrot all make for a bodied, wholesome flavor and mouthfeel. Have yet to try iced but this is wonderful as a hot drink for comfort. :)
Love the packaging of your teas. I have a shelf in my pantry dedicated to your teas.
Something else is dominating the flavor, so I do not get the connection with Carrot Cake, as suggested.
This tea smells a little bit like carrot cake, but does not really taste like carrot cake.
Since the reviews are a little mixed on this one, I wasn't sure if I wanted to buy it. But I decided to take a chance, and I'm so glad I did! Its a really lovely tea! I think if you're expecting it to taste like boxed carrot cake with lots of frosting, you'll be disappointed. But if you're hoping for more of a homemade carrot cake, with just enough frosting/sweetness to offset the spices in the cake, you'll be pleasantly surprised!
Having a cup of this tea is like having a slice of cake. It smells like raisins when opening the tin, which i think is from the licorice in it. After brewing, I can taste like a cream cheese frosting that reminds me of carrot cake. It has the spices that really distinguish it from other cakes. I do add a splash of cream and some caramel skinny syrup to sweeten it. If you like carrot cake, then this will be so enjoyable.
This tea brand and flavors knock it out of the park. Excellent tea, I love the tins, and the refill bag options.
I can taste the smallest flavorings etc. My sense of taste is excellent. This tea has ZERO carrot, carrot cake, or cake flavor. It barely has a flavor at all. I was surprised and disappointed by Republic Of Tea selling something so inaccurately named and advertised. My can was new, unopened, and in-date from a sales/grocery.
The can has very nice appearance, though mine came dented. But that's small potatoes. I just didn't care for the taste. I guess I discovered what I like about Carrot Cake is the fat content :-/ and the cream cheese frosting, neither of which is in this blend, naturally. It's not Republic of Tea's fault, just not to my taste.
I love carrot cake, but I didn't like the taste or the smell. First tea I haven't liked from the Republic of Tea. So many good ones to choose from, so this won't keep me from buying more!
This is one of the best herbal teas I have ever tried. It is mildly sweet and needs no added anything to taste wonderful.
I did not think I would like this tea as much as I do. It's sweet, delightful, and a must-have if you like carrot cake.
I enjoy every tea from Republic of Tea, but I was just a bit disappointed with this one. Perhaps since I'm a huge Carrot Cake fan, I set my expectations a little too high. If given the choice, I would opt for one of the other Cuppa Cake teas first.
I will drink it and no ROT you do not need to replace it(you guys are truly kind!) , but to me there is NO flavor of anything. Taste like just plain black hot tea(yuck lol). I really was super excited when I saw this tea, but missed the mark! Cuppa Cake have some fantastic teas though!
This was a gift to me but I will buy more. Best tea I have ever tasted!
I had really high hopes for this tea, I love carrot cake and spicy flavors. The other "natural flavors" in the tea give it a terrible aftertaste, almost to the point that I thought something was wrong with it. Anne your money and buy Chai instead.
Although I adore carrot cake, the taste of the tea, was... not as mouth watering as the smell of the tea was. I was only slightly disappointed with the taste, but the tea was still great. If you add just a tiny bit of cream, it was so much better, I don't normally put additives in my tea, but it worked well. I did finish the canister! I am willing to try the next cake tea as well soon!
After drinking Blueberry Bundt for a bout year, I found that it was no longer available!!!!! I had already decided to try the other 'Cuppa Cake Teas'. Carrot Cake was my next choice. PERFECTLY MARVELOUS! I am seriously worried that you will discontinue these selections as you did my favorite Blueberry Bundt tea. I ordered the bulk 250 bags as an insurance.... but I drink a lot of tea.
This was definitely interesting. If you're wanting something different, but not too indulgent, this is one to try. Serve with milk or cream for better results.
I fell for the name of this tea and was expecting the warm spices of carrot cake. Instead there is an artificial cream or butter flavor. I did not enjoy this at all and am not sure what to do with the rest of it.
This makes a very yummy cup of tea. I usually drink black tea, but this is a treat when no caffeine is needed.
This new tea was really unique but really good as well , chai like.
This tea is a winner as it is full of flavor and you can taste all the ingredients in a good blend. I will buy this again.
I bought this as an alternate to our usual Apple Pie Chai which is my absolute favorite. My Husband picked this tea (carrot cake) as his number one favorite.
This tea tastes like cinnamon and a bit of allspice similar to Chai. It has a weird imitation after taste also. Does not taste like Carrot Cake at all! I was so looking forward to this and was extremely disappointed! Shipping took FOREVER!!! Waste of money.
This tea has a fantastic scent, but I find just one bag too weak for me. I love all of your teas but next time, I'll brew two in my cup.
Was way out of my comfort zone with this one, but because I love carrot cake, on impulse thought I'd give it a whirl. SO glad I did; it's absolutely delicious and so comforting. I add some frothed vanilla oat milk to the top, and it substitutes dessert. ( And I usually drink tea straight up, no milk) This is by far my new favorite. Ordering more!
This is my new favorite tea. I am so glad I tried it! It has a sweetness, but also a full body and a citrusy aftertaste. It is very distinctive.
Really wanted to love this tea but the licorice root was very overpowering for me, personally
I had high hopes for this after falling for the Caramel Vanilla Cuppa Cake blend, especially since it is caffeine free, but it has this odd aftertaste that lingers and overpowers the mild cake flavors. It's okay but not something we will likely order again since it really doesn't leave an impression of cake flavors like the other Cuppa Cakes.
This tea blend is a nice, subtle flavor. Not sweet, but a very smooth blend. On a nice snowy day, it is very pleasant and relaxing to make a hot cup of this tea! I sip it as I watch the snow gently fall! I encourage you to try this new flavor!😊
Caffeine free and lightly flavored with no need for sugar, this makes an excellent evening drink. I can read a book and drink this to wind down after sundown cuddled up in blankets.
Again it was just not for my taste.
I love their teas and have many of their flavors. I was excited to try the carrot cake tea. Unfortunately, I did not care for it. It does not taste like carrot cake to me. I'm not sure what it tastes like. I'll give it another try before discarding but won't be ordering this one again.
I saw the ingredients and was intrigued. I'm glad I ordered this tea. It is very aromatic, smells and tastes like dessert. I love it, especially with a touch of honey.
I've tried this brand of tea before and liked it but, wanted to try some of their other teas for a dessert to get me away from sugar. This carrot cake tea and the chocolate teas are perfect and so DELICIOUS!! I am SOO glad I got these teas!!
This is a must have for me!! Ordered the tin and went back for the bulk pack!! I steep it for about 7 minutes and the add a little creamer…tastes like a warm slice of carrot cake just for me!! I love it and would definitely recommend this to any dessert tea enthusiast.