Mild but pleasant
"I enjoyed this tea, and would buy it again, but I would have loved it if the flavours had been slightly stronger."
Tastes Like
Chocolate
Cherry
Berries
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Black tea | Contains caffeine
We're bringing back an old school classic and taking you to the heart of Germany's Black Forest with this fruity black tea inspired by the gateau itself. Full to the brim with strawberries, raspberries, blackberries and cranberries, this is one for the cake lovers.
Ingredients
Sri Lankan Black Tea, Cocoa Shells, Elderberries, Apple Pieces, Hibiscus, Sunflower Petals, Blackberry Leaves, Freeze-Dried Blackberry, Freeze-Dried Strawberry, Raspberry Pieces, Natural Flavouring
Warning: Packed in an environment that contains nuts.
Please check out our allergens page for any queries you may have regarding ingredients.
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Tea, Matcha & Sticky Chai Size Guide
Loose Leaf Tea*
| Size | Cups | Cold Brew Bottles |
| 20g pouch | 10 cups | 1-2 |
| 50g pouch | 25 cups | 3-5 |
| 150g pouch | 75 cups | 10-15 |
| 300g pouch | 150 cups | 20-30 |
Tea Bags*
| Size | Cups |
| 15 gift pack | 15 |
| 40 pouch | 40 |
| 100 pouch | 100 |
Matcha*
| Size | Cups |
| 30g tin | 25-30 |
| 100g pouch (upgrade to pouch & save 25%) | 80-100 |
Sticky Chai*
| Size | Cups |
| 90g jar | 9 |
| 150g refill pouch | 15 |
*Please note all sizes are approximate & can vary by tea blend & brewing preferences.
Mix, Match, Save. Try 3 or more 50g pouches for 10% off
Please note Mix, Match, Save cannot be used on sale items.
Can't choose between the chocolatey one, the fruity one and that limited edition you keep eyeing up? Good news: you don't have to. Pop any 3 or more 50g pouches in your basket and we'll take 10% off the lot. Stick with the blends you already know and love, throw in one you've never tried, or go all in and discover your next favourite. The more you mix, the more you save.
It's the easy way to build your own tea collection, sort your gifting in one go, or simply make sure you never run out of your morning cuppa. No code needed either: the discount lands automatically the moment your third pouch joins the party.
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Build your own flavourful tea box by adding multiple loose leaf tea pouches for you to try a bit of everything at home!
How to make a hot tea
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Step 1
1 tsp
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Step 2
Boil water to 100°
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Step 3
Wait 2-4 mins
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Step 4
With or without milk
How to cold brew tea
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Step 1
Scoop 5-6 tsp into a bottle
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Step 2
Add 750ml cold water
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Step 3
Leave 4-6 hrs or overnight
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Step 4
Pour over ice & enjoy!
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Overall rating: 4.4545455 / 5 from 132 reviews.
AI Generated Review Summary
Black Forest Tea offers a delightful fruity black tea experience with a unique blend of chocolate, cherry, and berries. Customers appreciate its great taste and lovely balance of flavors, making it a delicious weekend treat without the calories.
Summary topics
- Blend (12%): Customers expressed appreciation for the charming and unique blend of chocolate, cherry, and berries.
- Aroma (17%): Many customers expressed satisfaction with the smell of the product, describing it as divine, beautiful, and instantly divine.
- Cherry Flavor (8%): It was highlighted by customers that the taste of cherry is fantastic and brings out the legendary taste of BFG.
- Treat Experience (8%): It was reported by customers that the treat is tasty and has a delicious weekend treat without the calories.
- Taste (38%): Many customers pointed out that the taste of the product is great and delicious, with a lovely balance of flavors.
Review topics: [taste, sweetness, quality, buy, blend, chocolate, treat, tea, substitute, cherry, smells, black, fruity, latte, brew, choice, bird, dessert, water, cup].
Review highlights
- "Delicious chocolate melding with hints of vanilla and juicy tangy deep black Cherry." —
- "Smells and tastes beautiful." —
- "Lovely and rich flavour." —
Reviews
Love this with chocolate oat milk
"After recommendation from a member of staff in store I tried this with chocolate oat milk and it was delicious."
Berry delight
"I got a small pouch after I was grieving the end of Notella Pancakes (it’s limited edition) and Black Forest was suggested to me at Birds&Blend. It was a perfect choice, love it, some deep berry notes with distinct chocolate. I absolutely love it with milk and any fan of dessert-type tea will love it too. I will be coming back to buy more."
Disappointed
"I was recommended this tea by shop assistants as a replacement for red velvet, however it tastes nothing like it and I dislike the taste so much I'm not going to be able to use any more of the pack - I could only manage a few sips of the first cup I made."
Infuser
"Good for making cuppa for one and the lid helps the tea brew."
Disappointing
"I love Bird and Blend teas and have not found one I do not like . . . until now. I was recommended the Black Forest tea in your Cambridge store, as that flavour is one of my absolute favourites but I found it didn’t taste like Black Forest at all :( Tried different brewing times etc but this did not improve the flavour, sadly this one is just not my cup of tea!"
A fan
"Always happy to stock up on this. Makes me think of the Black Forest cake, but the flavor hints at that as opposed to being totally in your face. Love this!"
Tasty
"Taste like Black Forest gateaux for those of you old enough to know what that is!"
Delicious!
"This is my FAVOURITE tea. It smells mouthwatering. it's not the most powerful taste but it's a delicious black tea with a delicate fruity and chocolatey taste. Perfect for dunking biscuits :)"
nice berry tea/replacement for a dessert
"subtle taste, good smell, if you don't feel like having chocolate, this tea is what you need."
Q&A
- If i was to make this as a cold brew, what would be best to leave it brew in?
- Hi Joshua, thanks so much for asking a question! I love Black Forest cold brewed in lemonade, the extra sweetness and fizz are delicious. Don't hesitate to try different combinations of liquids though, you'll find your perfect cuppa! Ian @ B&B