1. Mixed Berries
I fell in the love the instant I tried it. This contains raspberries, blueberries, and blackberries and it's so nicely balanced. No matter what I've paired this jam with, it's always exquisite.
2. Guava
I've been a fan of guava recently, and this didn't disappoint! It's got a nice firmness to the texture and it's sweet but not too sweet. This pairs surprisingly well with peanut butter, and adds a little something different to a classic sandwich.
3. Strawberry
The OG. This is the jam I bought most before discovering the other flavors. In my opinion, this is the best pairing with peanut butter because it's light, refreshing, and easy to spread. Definitely better than the Smucker's I used to buy.
4. Blackberry
It took me a while to realize why my coworker liked this one so much. There's a nice, subtle sweetness to the jam and I like pairing it with soft-ripened cheese on a baguette. The blackberry chunks are juicy too, so this is definitely a sleeper hit.
5. Redcurrant
I've always wanted to try redcurrants and couldn't resist picking up this jelly. Redcurrants taste more tart than blackberry, but with a similar mildly sweet flavor. This adds a nice bright contrast to peanut butter when paired together.
6. Four Fruits
This contains strawberries, raspberries, cherries, and redcurrants. It's a fine jam and pairs decently with peanut butter, but I just prefer the Mixed Berries Preserves a lot more.
7. Raspberry
This jam didn't leave a huge impression on me, but I remember liking the strawberry more. I remember it being quite sweet, and I much prefer the more balanced flavor of raspberries in the Mixed Berries Preserves.
8. Apricot-Raspberry
I didn't expect this jam to be so sweet. I was surprised by how much I disliked it with peanut butter though; the nuttiness of the apricots paired with peanut butter is a bit too overwhelming.
9. Mango-Peach
A pretty standard jam that tastes more like peach than mango. It's light and gets overwhelmed by peanut butter pretty easily. I do like mixing this in with plain Greek yogurt though.
10. Wild Blueberry
This jam is way too sweet and tastes more like pie filling than a proper jam. I can taste the blueberries, but it's just overwhelmed by all the added sugar without the interesting texture of raspberry seeds in the Raspberry Preserves.
11. Pineapple-Passionfruit
Similar to the Mango-Peach, but it didn't stand out as much. I didn't expect the pineapple chunks and I can't really distinguish either of the fruit flavors. It's fine, but not great. Also good for mixing in with plain Greek yogurt.
12. Orange Marmalade
I've learned that I am not a marmade person at all... I'd much rather eat Korean honey yuzu preserves meant for teas than try orange marmalade again. Now to find a use for it...
1. Chrysanthemum
Herbal
My holy grail iced tea! I love the iced chrysanthemum tea from Xi'an Famous Foods and have always wanted to brew my own. I haven't found a good source of chrysanthemum flowers until McNulty's and I will absolutely be going back. This is sublime and the very, very mild sweetness is perfect.
2. Milk Oolong
Oolong
I can't believe there's no milk! This scent is so fragrant and lovely that I would absolutely wear it as a perfume. I have no idea how this tea tastes so creamy and buttery. This is best brewed at 160°F for 7 minutes; I have to take care not to oversteep it, as it does turn bitter pretty quickly.
3. White Peony
White
Sullivan Street Tea & Spice Company
A beautifully mellow tea. I'm not particularly good at discerning flavors, but I can definitely taste and appreciate the floral notes. I think this is probably the first white tea I've ever tried and I really like it.
4. China Rose
Black
This tea has a lovely rose scent that's not overpowering, and is the closest match I've found for a rose black tea I used to drink in my childhood. I suspect this would be great when iced, and I enjoy the subtle sweetness.
5. Jasmine Extra Fancy
Green
These leaves smell absolutely divine. I couldn't stop sniffing it after I first bought it and the floral scent definitely remains after brewing. I didn't expect the slightly umami aftertaste but after trying it a few times, I've come to really enjoy this tea's overall flavor.
6. Honeybush
Herbal
I didn't think I would be a big fan of rooibos tea, but I quite enjoy this one. The recommended brew time is 3-4 minutes but I prefer 5 minutes for a better flavor and stronger honey taste. This was a fun souvenir from a tea shop in Alaska.
7. Iron Goddess
Oolong
Sullivan Street Tea & Spice Company
To me, this is rather similar to white peony but with more umami and an earthier taste. This brew is more of a green tea but I'd like to try the roasted Muzha version as well, which sounds lovely and just like hojicha.
