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Teabox “The Pause Box” Review + Coupon – November 2018

Abby Holsinger
ByAbby HolsingerNov 15, 2018 | 5 comments

Teabox November 2018 - Box Front 2

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Teabox is a monthly themed box filled with loose-leaf selections and easily-digestible, expert notes that provide background information and help compare flavor profiling with your own tasting experiences.

Teabox November 2018 - Box Front 3

There were so many layers to this box -- there was even a layer of clear wrapping paper over the Teabox themed wrapping paper -- they really made me work for this one!

Teabox November 2018 - Box Front 4

November’s theme is the “Pause Box.” From Teabox:

This November, transcend into a space of your own, for a quiet moment, away from your routine and the mundane. Pause and indulge in some of the most loved flavors of all time; bright and luscious. As the days get shorter and colder, it’s time to take stock of the beautiful colors outside and the weather of fall. Fill the crisp morning air with wafts of these fragrant tea blends crafted by our masters to sail you through. Or sip these strong brews in between your work routine and find your spirit energised and refreshed anew. And with these we also have for you a set of 5 special Finum paper tea bags to steep your tea perfectly. Happy Sipping!

Teabox November 2018 - Box Open Top

This box was sent to us for review purposes. (Check out the review process post to learn more about how we review boxes.)

Teabox November 2018 - All Products

About the Teabox

The Subscription Box: Teabox

The Cost: $29.99 a month + free shipping. $85.50 for a 3-month subscription, or $161.90 for a 6-month subscription

The Products: High-quality, loose-leaf teas and expert notes about each one.

Ships to: Worldwide

Teabox “The Pause Box” November 2018 Review

Teabox November 2018 - Info Card Front

Teabox November 2018 - Info Card Back

Each Teabox comes with a little booklet describing the theme of the month and listing the sampled teas with a brief description of each one. This month’s theme is Pause, encouraging you to take a quiet moment away to breathe and indulge in the bright and energizing flavors this box has in store.

Each blend in this box weighed 10 grams, and if you go by the serving recommendations, you can get 4 cups of each to sample.

Teabox November 2018 - Bonus 1

Teabox November 2018 - Bonus 2

This box came with a set of Finum tea filters - a great and useful addition to the box. I always use my Teavana Perfect Tea maker at home, but tea filters will make drinking loose leaf much easier at the office.

Teabox November 2018 - English Breakfast Front

Teabox November 2018 - English Breakfast Ingredient

Teabox November 2018 - English Breakfast Cup Top

English Breakfast, 10g - Retail Value $3

A great way to start your morning, this tea is true to your traditional English Breakfast tea. This robust blend had me buzzing through Hump Day with its sweet honey and malty flavors and its high caffeine content. Milk was necessary for this one, which I usually end up stirring in for breakfast tea anyway, making it a little milder and very drinkable.

Teabox November 2018 - Nepal Breakfast Front

Teabox November 2018 - Nepal Breakfast Ingredient

Teabox November 2018 - Nepal Breakfast Tea Cup

Nepal Breakfast, 10g – Retail Value $3

I see why Teabox would refer to this as a “woody blend,” because I picked up on the “hint of pine” right away. The almond presence gave this tea a very faint sweetness, which I feel is necessary to smooth out the woody taste; I added a dash of sugar, as prescribed on the packaging, and it helped bring out that sweetness even more. All in all, an enjoyable drinking experience!

Teabox November 2018 - Imperial Breakfast Front

Teabox November 2018 - Imperial Breakfast Ingredient

Teabox November 2018 - Imperial Breakfast Tea Cup

Imperial Breakfast, 10g – Retail Value $3

Drinking this tea plain has been my favorite way of indulging. Usually, English teas are too astringent or bitter and need either honey, milk or both to soften those flavors, but this tea is so mild it doesn’t need any mellowing. It is a little spicy from the nutmeg, but I enjoyed this subtle twist of flavor.

Teabox November 2018 - Irish Breakfast Front

Teabox November 2018 - Irish Breakfast Ingredient

Teabox November 2018 - Irish Breakfast Tea Cup

Irish Breakfast, 10g – Retail Value $3

The color of this tea is such a beautiful red-orange! I only added a tiny bit of sugar to this very bold blend, and it was a pleasure to drink. The creamy pecan notes really came through, but I didn’t really detect the tang Teabox predicted. I am definitely not disappointed, though!

Teabox November 2018 - Indian Breakfast Front

Teabox November 2018 - Indian Breakfast Ingredient

Teabox November 2018 - Indian Breakfast Tea Cup

Indian Breakfast, 10g– Retail Value $3

Here is another beautiful blend I could have enjoyed free of any milk of honey. This was my favorite tea from this November box--subtle and a little sweet. This is, for me, the perfect dessert tea; I added milk for this drinking occasion, giving it just enough sweetness to prevent me from reaching for my usual dark chocolate fix after lunch.

Verdict: Teabox sent an array of breakfast teas my way this month, and upon opening the box, I was a little concerned that they would all taste the same; however, when each tea brewed, and I took that first sip, I could see that each tea’s personality, for the most part, was distinct and unique from one another. I am happy to report that I enjoyed each blend this month! Although this box only technically adds up to $15 retail, I like the theme and the curation each month, and I think the way they describe their teas and the thought that goes into each blend makes the experience much more meaningful to me. I also have a hard time shopping for new, different teas, so a monthly box is the perfect solution.

To Wrap Up:

Can you still get this box if you sign up today? Yes, as of publication, this box is still available!

Coupon – Use code TBMSA10 to save 10% off your first box!

Value Breakdown: This box costs $29.99 (including shipping) and you receive five 10g pouches of tea, which adds up to 20 cups. That gives an average value of about $6.00 per tea or about $1.50 per cup.

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Abby Holsinger
Abby Holsinger
I’m a self-proclaimed “cool mom” who loves a little, who am I kidding, a lot of razzle-dazzle. I have been box-obsessed for over 10 years, and I am always on the hunt for new beauty, fun flair and trendy clothing boxes. A fun night for me includes an exfoliating foot mask and a bag of Dot's Pretzels while binging Rupaul’s Drag Race.

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5 comments

Alex

I love the curation and love your review and that gorgeous cup

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Abby

Thank you!

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Vanessa

This sounds like a decent box! How did you like the Finum tea filters, Abby? I just bought a box of them and think they’re great, but I’m also new to loose leaf tea.

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Abby

They are great in a pinch, but I love my Teavana Perfect Tea maker! You just scoop your tea in there, add water, then place it over your mug and it is filtered to perfection/ready to drink. If you drink a lot of loose leaf it is a good investment (I think I only paid $15 for one, but that was when the store was open – there are similar ones available online, too).

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Vanessa

Thank you, I’ll have to look into Teavana!