The Name Says It All! :)
Written: Feb 17 '08
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Pros: Rich, sweet flavored black tea with strong aroma.
Cons: Nada!
The Bottom Line: Buy it. The flavor is amazing and the smell is delicious. If you don't like it, Bigelow will take it back.
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| welleducated's Full Review: Bigelow Constant Comment Tea |
This is MY FAVORITE tea and has been as long as I can remember! I dare you to open one package and smell the bag without being tempted. With orange rinds, cloves and other sweet spices, it smells so delicious - a little like hot apple cider. For a great smelling potpourri, fill a bowl with tea bags.
When I was sick as I kid, I would brew up a pot full of hot Constant Comment and add lots of honey to soothe my sore throat. It was the one thing I could drink endlessly without getting tired of it. It was the one thing Mom knew she could give me and I would happily take. The orange flavor is distinct and the spices are sweet and strong. When you brew up a cup, the smell is so potent that it wafts through the entire house. I'm busy sniffing a packet now. Lol! Once you start, it's hard to stop. :) Writing about it just makes me want to brew up a cup.
I have tried other orange teas, particularly herbal teas, and they are weak and flat. They are like drinking Sunny-D or a generic orange soda pop instead of fresh squeezed, orange juice. They just aren't as good as the real thing. Constant Comment is the real thing.
Constant Comment makes a great hot tea. Add a touch of honey instead of sugar for the best taste. Also try it without anything added. There is a lot of sweetness and flavor. Adding sweetener is not really necessary except for those whose sweet tooth is insatiable. Over the years, I have stopped adding any sweetener, which means that not only is Constant Comment a flavorful drink but it is particularly healthy with no calories.
Constant comment also makes an exceptional iced tea. Add four tea bags to a quart of boiling water for 7-10 minutes. The water turns very dark and brooding and the smell of spice fills the whole house. Then pour it all into a pitcher filled with ice. FANTASTIC! Living in the Arizona desert, this is a staple for a refreshing twist on water in the middle of a roasting, summer day.
In fact, Constant Comment is a staple in my house, period. It is near impossible to find my cupboard without it. I stock up on 2-3 boxes at a time and start buying it again long before it's used up. This says a lot, because I love tea and coffee. My favorite aisle in the store is the tea & coffee aisle. I think of them as my special "treats" and keep 7-10 different flavors on hand. So, saying that Constant Comment is my absolute favorite says it all!
One tea bag makes 2 cups, so you get a bang for your buck.
Satisfaction is guaranteed. Just send the bottom of the box to Bigelow. They put the info prominently on the box where everyone can see. They mean it. If you have a complaint, just send it in.
Each tea bag is individually wrapped for freshness. It is possible to get Constant Comment in loose leaf and decaffeinated forms. It inspired me to buy my first tea ball.
The ingredients are simple: black tea with natural flavors, orange rinds and spices.
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