Waka Instant Black Tea Mix, Kenyan - 100% Tea Leaves, No Additives, Unsweetened Tea Powder for 50 Quarts or 200 Cups – Easy and Quick Hot or Iced Teas (4.5oz)

One of my new favotite Amazon finds . This is really good quality tea , powdered like a Japanese Macha or Turkish coffee and it has a nice deep rich flavor. One bag is about 2/3 a pint mason , I put it in a glass jar with an O2 absorber for better storage after opening the bag. Comes w a tiny 1/4 tsp scooper , which is enough to make a cuppa. The black tea variety did well in my Chai recipe , can't wait to try some of the others.

So, lets start with an honest disclosure: I have a complicated relationship with tea. I have read much about the health benefits of tea and wish to replace my sugar infused liquid bad habits with something healthier. Simple enough you might think, however, that’s where the complicated part comes into play; I absolutely despise the taste of tea. Preparing for this review, I invested some time into ensuring that I accurately convey the level of disgust I experience on my taste buds while consuming tea. Turns out “Hate”, which is a very powerful word to express an “intense or passionate dislike for something or someone” and was my go-to descriptor, is not at all accurate. In the hierarchy of English words used to convey dislike and negativity, it appears that hate takes a back seat to “Loathe” which itself sits behind “Abhor”. To give you some perspective of my level of abhorrence for the taste: Were I present at Boston Harbor on December 16th of 1773, I would have joined the Sons of Liberty in throwing crates of tea into the harbor, not just for the sake of raising hell about taxation without representation, but just as importantly to me, ridding the world of the foul taste of that repugnant vile weed. In my search to find a brand of tea that is somewhat palatable to my anti-tea taste buds, I have tried many different brands & types. I have attempted to camouflage the taste with honey, lemon, maple syrup, and even sugar, but with no success. Nothing I do can filter my repugnance. Here’s where any sane person would have had the realization that “Gee, maybe tea isn’t for me, I just don’t like it, so I shouldn’t drink it!” But apparently, I’m to stupid and stubborn, and my battle persists in trying to find a tea that I can consume without fighting back the gag. So, with that depressing look at the inner workings of my mind, and my lifelong battle with tea, lets move on to why I find myself here, giving this elixir a 5-star review: I stumbled into Waka’s Instant Kenyan Black Tea during my last bout of “Must find a Tea” madness, and read the reviews in which most tea drinkers referred to its unique capabilities to infuse into water without any grainy remnants and also its rich flavor. Reviews were very positive and something told me to order it. Upon its arrival, I opened the package and took a deep nasally draw and…nothing bad. I mixed up a small glass and took a sip, bracing myself for the inevitable ugly tea aftertaste letdown; but it never appeared. Instead, I was greeted with a slight but noticeable dark mustiness that was relatively pleasant with no repugnance! Zero Repugnance! I proceeded to sip away and in no time the glass was empty. At the ripe age of 49, I had just consumed my very first full cup of tea! Summary: While I cant say it’s the best drink I’ve ever had, it’s the only tea I have ever been able to finish, and from my perspective, that says everything. I’ll be ordering more! -If you’re a tea connoisseur, you would be wise to read the other reviews since what I’m peddling here isn’t going to help you much. -If you have a tea-hate personality disorder and are trying to find a tea that you won’t hate as much or at all, then take my word for it and give this a try. I can drink it straight but prefer a squeezed lemon with it, which compliments the tea well. -The caffeine level is a strong plus! Gives me a nice kick without the jitteriness of energy drinks.

This is the best instant decaf tea I've ever had. It mixes well, super concentrated and tastes "clean". I use it almost every day and worth the price. Small bag is 200 - 8oz servings and comes with a little measure scoop - I transferred the powder to a glass jar because the bag it came in is terrible and made a mess every time I used it - hence the 4 star review.

The only powdered tea I was able to find and it is a quality product, dissolves quickly and tastes great.

No caffeine to keep me awake at night. No added sugar means I can use my own form of sweetener. Don't let the size fool you, it takes next to nothing to make a whole gallon! A great value for the money. I like this so much I put it on subscription.

Flavor is great, but recommend making in small quantities or by the glass. It turns cloudy very quickly and leaves stronger stains than normal/other brands

I really like this stuff once I learned to go lightly with it. It comes with a very small spoon. Perfect for putting one small scoop into a 16 oz bottle of spring water. I tried to use more to make it look more like Lipton instant (which isn't made anymore) but it tasted bitter. It's not as robust as Lipton, it's more subtle. Once I stopped trying to put a square peg into a round hole it was great.

This is a delicious instant tea! It smells and tastes wonderful, brews well hot or cold, and comes with a cute little scoop!