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

I got my order of Waka black tea powder a few days ago and have been enjoying it very much! I've been a tea drinker most of my life and have been missing the instant tea a great deal since it has no longer been available. I was glad to find this tea available on Amazon and read the reviews, which were mostly positive. When I opened the package, I found that the Waka black tea smells different from most of the teas I've had and was afraid it would taste different. I'm happy to say that's not true. It tastes very good! I haven't made hot tea with it yet, but I'm sure it will taste good too. Some people said it doesn't dissolve well in cold water, but I didn't find that to be true. And I like the fact that you only need to use a quarter teaspoon of the powder per cup, even though my regular cup actually holds over two cups of water. That makes the Waka tea a good price since the package says it makes 200 servings. So I'm very happy with the Waka black tea and will definitely order it again.

This tea is good. Needed to find substitute for Lipton Instant. I like my tea strong. Had to double the amount.It tastes a little different than Lipton, tried different kinds from the store they were awful. Ice tea is all I drink so this is my new tea brand.

The flavor of this tea is nothing special. Pretty much what one would expect of a dried black tea powder. My biggest complaints are the false advertising on the amount of cups this will make. When mixed exactly as instructed the resulting tea is so weak that, compared cup to cup with water, you essentially can't taste (or smell) the difference. You need to at least double the number of scoops you use, or even triple. This means that the "50 cups" they advertise is completely false. Try more like 20ish cups (if even that).The other thing I dislike is that the tea is a very fine powder. No surprise there... But this means that it balls up really bad when added to a cup of water. You can get around this issue by first adding just a slight bit of water to the bottom of your cup, add the tea powder next to make a paste, and then add the remaining water. It is just an annoying extra step.Overall I am "meh" regarding this tea. If it wasn't for the STEEP price (remembering that you get half or less than the cups advertised), then I would probably like it. I certainly won't buy it again at the current price point, not unless it is made way stronger.

This is Black Tea powder. Just takes a1/4 teaspoon, and it comes with the measure. Almost as good as fresh brewed, and with a little lemon, I could not taste the difference.

We were pleasantly surprised by this product. We like our tea strong so we mixed more than the instructions say and it tasted very much like the Lipton instant tea mix that I grew up drinking in the 60's. Will be purchasing again.

At first, I followed the directions as described on the package and I could barely taste the tea flavor. I have found that a half teaspoon in a regular 16.9 ounce water bottle is good for me. It's slightly bitter but that's how I like it and that's how I used to drink Lipton Instant Iced Tea, before they discontinued it. So, the verdict is, this tea has an okay flavor but it's no way as good as Lipton. And the amount you get for your money is not whats advertised, unless you like watered down tea.

I love this tea. This will be my 4th package. Yes, there is some sediment at the bottom of your cup but it doesn't bother me. I just love the taste and how you can make it as strong as you want.

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.