[Amazon.ca] Ahmad loose leaf tea for $8

Oct 28th, 2020 7:28 pm

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dealo'day [OP]: Deal Addict; Dec 3, 2010; 2606 posts; 1317 upvotes; Toronto

Oct 28th, 2020 7:28 pm

[Amazon.ca] Ahmad loose leaf tea for $8

Deal Link:: https://www.amazon.ca/AHMAD-Aromatic-Ea ... 00GRS0C0M/
Price:: $8
Retailer:: Amazon.ca

https://www.amazon.ca/AHMAD-Aromatic-Ea ... 00GRS0C0M/ Earl Grey
https://www.amazon.ca/AHMAD-Ceylon-Spec ... 00GRS05FO/ Special Blend
https://www.amazon.ca/AHMAD-Green-Tea-L ... 00KK3VWZ4/ 250g Green Tea

You can typically find this tea in your local grocery store but for those who don't have it around, this is not a bad cheap tea to have. Albeit I recall not really enjoying the special blend but earl grey is good. Not twinnings level of great but it is a single step below it in my useless opinion. I haven't tried the green tea.

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Oct 28th, 2020 8:18 pm

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simplylgg: Deal Addict; Oct 29, 2007; 2076 posts; 635 upvotes

Oct 28th, 2020 8:18 pm

This is my everyday tea. I always buy them in ethnic stores or even food basics in Toronto for the same price. I like the Cardamom version the most but not sure why that one is so much more expensive on Amazon: https://www.amazon.ca/AHMAD-Cardamom-Te ... 49&sr=8-15

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Oct 28th, 2020 8:23 pm

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gettoday: Newbie; Jun 6, 2009; 22 posts; 25 upvotes

Oct 28th, 2020 8:23 pm

Please note that the cardamom version is not real cardamom, they just putting the flavoring which could be just chemicals.

simplylgg wrote: ↑ This is my everyday tea. I always buy them in ethnic stores or even food basics in Toronto for the same price. I like the Cardamom version the most but not sure why that one is so much more expensive on Amazon: https://www.amazon.ca/AHMAD-Cardamom-Te ... 49&sr=8-15

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Oct 28th, 2020 8:57 pm

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simplylgg: Deal Addict; Oct 29, 2007; 2076 posts; 635 upvotes

Oct 28th, 2020 8:57 pm

gettoday wrote: ↑ Please note that the cardamom version is not real cardamom, they just putting the flavoring which could be just chemicals.

Are you sure? Thanks for the tip. We sometimes add a bit of a cardamom powder to the tea pot when is brewing. That is awesome.

Oct 28th, 2020 9:03 pm

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dealo'day [OP]: Deal Addict; Dec 3, 2010; 2606 posts; 1317 upvotes; Toronto

Oct 28th, 2020 9:03 pm

simplylgg wrote: ↑ Are you sure? Thanks for the tip. We sometimes add a bit of a cardamom powder to the tea pot when is brewing. That is awesome.

I bought it and I honestly tasted no cardamom at all. There was a hint of it in the scent coming from the dry leaves. I don't know if that was your experience too

Oct 29th, 2020 6:45 pm

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max011: Deal Fanatic; Nov 25, 2003; 5136 posts; 7233 upvotes; Vancouver

Oct 29th, 2020 6:45 pm

gettoday wrote: ↑ Please note that the cardamom version is not real cardamom, they just putting the flavoring which could be just chemicals.

Source??

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Oct 31st, 2020 2:59 am

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MashGhasem: Sr. Member; Nov 24, 2016; 669 posts; 958 upvotes

Oct 31st, 2020 2:59 am

As far as I know, cardamom is super expensive. I think it's the third most expensive spice after saffron and vanilla.
Growing up we would just brew tea with cardamom seeds. You can find them in ethnic stores. I'm running out myself.

Oct 31st, 2020 3:11 am

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zeky92: Newbie; Nov 14, 2017; 2 posts

Oct 31st, 2020 3:11 am

We coarsely grind cardamom pods in a magic bullet and store it in a jar. Add to tea when brewing. Really enhances the flavor compared to just adding the pods whole.

Oct 31st, 2020 9:16 am

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andreid: Deal Addict; Jul 26, 2006; 2420 posts; 846 upvotes

Oct 31st, 2020 9:16 am

dealo'day wrote: ↑
You can typically find this tea in your local grocery store but for those who don't have it around, this is not a bad cheap tea to have. Albeit I recall not really enjoying the special blend but earl grey is good. Not twinnings level of great but it is a single step below it in my useless opinion. I haven't tried the green tea.

Indeed you can at Superstore. Why then promote Amazon? They are big enough of a retailer and it is a waste of carbon emission (shipping for such an insignificant savings).

Oct 31st, 2020 10:34 am

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Jimbo67: Deal Addict; Sep 2, 2017; 1025 posts; 1404 upvotes; Ontario

Oct 31st, 2020 10:34 am

Is there any good quality green or black teas on Amazon?(preferably in bulk or a big amount)

Oct 31st, 2020 11:02 am

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MasterMK: Deal Addict; Nov 15, 2009; 1819 posts; 569 upvotes

Oct 31st, 2020 11:02 am

Since people are talking about Cardamom.

I buy this tea, GeeBees, Cardamom Chai, get 10 sachets 220g for $5.99 at Asian grocery store. Add 200ml of water. Amazon $16.99 is overinflated. I think this packets come sweetened or unsweetened depend on your choice.

https://www.amazon.ca/GeeBees-Cardamom- ... B0070EG06W

We usually go with Wagh Bakri Tea but recently we changed it to Surati Premium Assam Tea at No frill about $8 or so for 2 lbs.

Oct 31st, 2020 3:16 pm

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max011: Deal Fanatic; Nov 25, 2003; 5136 posts; 7233 upvotes; Vancouver

Oct 31st, 2020 3:16 pm

6060842 wrote: ↑ Maybe, if you look hard. The problem is there is no way of knowing how old the stock is. Tea has a limited shelf life before it goes flat or tastes stale and flavourless. ( I would be a bit suspicious that anything they are clearing out at sale prices on Amazon is likely to be stock that is approaching or has reached it's shelf life. It may be ok but a fresher version of the same tea is going to have a more robust flavour). Better to find a local tea shop to do business or use a reputable online shop. I would stay away from bagged teas if quality is what you're after. Bagged teas use inferior quality leaves. The grade used for bags ranges from broken pieces & stems to dust grade.

I got Ahmad's Earl Grey from Amazon over month ago. Packaged in May 2020, Expiry May 2023. [Need bagged tea for work... otherwise I fully agree.]

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Oct 31st, 2020 3:31 pm

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Arrgh: Deal Fanatic; Feb 15, 2006; 9064 posts; 3657 upvotes; Toronto

Oct 31st, 2020 3:31 pm

I tried the Ahmad earl grey tea in bags. Not very good, weak like Twinnings. Stash, Bigelow, or Higgins & Burke are all better.

Oct 31st, 2020 11:17 pm

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dealo'day [OP]: Deal Addict; Dec 3, 2010; 2606 posts; 1317 upvotes; Toronto

Oct 31st, 2020 11:17 pm

Jimbo67 wrote: ↑Is there any good quality green or black teas on Amazon?(preferably in bulk or a big amount)

Stash is quite popular, you can get many of their teas in a box of 100
There is also Vahdam but you'll be paying a pretty penny

Arrgh wrote: ↑I tried the Ahmad earl grey tea in bags. Not very good, weak like Twinnings. Stash, Bigelow, or Higgins & Burke are all better.

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Have you tried Stash's double bergamot? Thoughts?

andreid wrote: ↑ Indeed you can at Superstore. Why then promote Amazon? They are big enough of a retailer and it is a waste of carbon emission (shipping for such an insignificant savings).

I looked it up on their RCSS site and didn't see it there. Had I known, I would've bought it there instead. It's not even on their site. Some stated it was but it's not under brands nor can it be searched
I get "We were unable to find results for "AHMAD TEA""

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Oct 31st, 2020 11:34 pm

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appkidak: Member; Aug 13, 2008; 461 posts; 57 upvotes

Oct 31st, 2020 11:34 pm

Jimbo67 wrote: ↑ Is there any good quality green or black teas on Amazon?(preferably in bulk or a big amount)

For organic teas. I have use Davidson's bulk teas or YUPIK . Reasonable price / quality ( not fine quality).
For non- organic ' Vadham teas"-
for all 3 leaves are 2nd grade ( not full, mix of broken and full).

Numi, Eco Echo and Tea Forte are pricier, + a hit / miss for quality.
Cheers

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Nov 3rd, 2020 12:27 pm

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gettoday: Newbie; Jun 6, 2009; 22 posts; 25 upvotes

Nov 3rd, 2020 12:27 pm

max011 wrote: ↑Source??

Read their description, it says Cardamom flavor.