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The Spice Lab Belgian Rock Sugar – 2 Pounds - Natural REAL German Beet Sugar - Brown Rock Sugar - Teavana Style Tea Sugar - Perfect Sugar Cube or Amber Sugar Replacement - Natural Rock Sugar for Tea

The Spice Lab Belgian Rock Sugar – 2 Pounds - Natural REAL German Beet Sugar - Brown Rock Sugar - Teavana Style Tea Sugar - Perfect Sugar Cube or Amber Sugar Replacement - Natural Rock Sugar for Tea

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Win231
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5.0 out of 5 starsWOW!
Reviewed in the United States on September 15, 2018
The sugar arrived today. I intend to use it in my coffee. Since I already had my coffee this morning, I tasted a small piece. Instant heaven! (Can you tell I have a sweet tooth?) It tastes like exotic candy. I've had the piece in my mouth for several minutes; it hasn't dissolved yet. It would probably require very hot tea or coffee to dissolve, which is OK. Even when I opened the bag, I was greeted with an incredible flower-like aroma. I thought the Teavana brand was pretty good, but after I tasted this, I was glad Teavana's price went up outrageously; that's what made me shop around. This sugar is better.
TIP: The first time I used this sugar in my coffee, I added the sugar to the empty cup. The coffee came out with very little sweetness at the top & too much sweetness at the bottom of the cup because the sugar did not dissolve quickly enough. The second time I made coffee, I put the sugar ON TOP of the coffee grounds & it came out perfect - even sweetening. If I were a tea drinker, I'd first dissolve the sugar in a small amount of hot water, then add the tea & more hot water after the sugar dissolved.
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Dulcinea16
3.0 out of 5 starsWhat am I missing here?
Reviewed in the United States on September 9, 2020
I tried this stuff last year (the word “Belgian” hooked me), but was NOT impressed. The packaging was excellent - I love substantial, resealable pouches - but the contents, not so much.
I make my own pour over coffee, usually adding just a little warmed half & half. But I was wanting a change - some of that subtle but rich caramel sweetness I loved in the espressos and cappuccinos I’ve had in so many cafes in Europe. Based on the reviews, I thought this stuff would do the trick. But these crystals added little, if any, taste - and were a royal pain to get to dissolve. What a waste of money and effort.
I think one reviewer said she put her crystals in the coffee grounds before starting her pour, so maybe I’ll try that next. Hopefully that’ll be “the trick”. I’ll update my review if it is.
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Win231
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5.0 out of 5 stars WOW!
Reviewed in the United States on September 15, 2018
Size: 1 Pound (Pack of 1)Verified Purchase
The sugar arrived today. I intend to use it in my coffee. Since I already had my coffee this morning, I tasted a small piece. Instant heaven! (Can you tell I have a sweet tooth?) It tastes like exotic candy. I've had the piece in my mouth for several minutes; it hasn't dissolved yet. It would probably require very hot tea or coffee to dissolve, which is OK. Even when I opened the bag, I was greeted with an incredible flower-like aroma. I thought the Teavana brand was pretty good, but after I tasted this, I was glad Teavana's price went up outrageously; that's what made me shop around. This sugar is better.
TIP: The first time I used this sugar in my coffee, I added the sugar to the empty cup. The coffee came out with very little sweetness at the top & too much sweetness at the bottom of the cup because the sugar did not dissolve quickly enough. The second time I made coffee, I put the sugar ON TOP of the coffee grounds & it came out perfect - even sweetening. If I were a tea drinker, I'd first dissolve the sugar in a small amount of hot water, then add the tea & more hot water after the sugar dissolved.
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B. Robertson
5.0 out of 5 stars Exactly what I wanted.
Reviewed in the United States on November 13, 2018
Size: 2 Pound (Pack of 1)Verified Purchase
I had been purchasing the beet root sugar from Tevana. I ran out. Since Tevana is no longer in business, I looked on Amazon for an alternative. This seemed to be the closest and most cost efficient replacement so I ordered. It arrived quickly and appeared to be exactly what I was looking for. I drink it daily in my tea and am very happy. It seems to be just as good quality as I got from Tevana and the taste is just as good. I have used Tevana's product daily for the last 4 years. I was pleasantly surprised. I am a happy customer.
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Jason C. Kay
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect, sweet, good value
Reviewed in the United States on June 2, 2022
Size: 5 Pound (Pack of 1)Verified Purchase
For everyone asking, these are identical in size, colour, flavour, and composition to the ones that Teavana used to sell. The Spice Lab’s offering are actually a better value, too — especially if you purchase the five pound bag!

The *only* complaint I might have (and even this is minor and nitpicky of me) is that the smaller bags were, in my experience, difficult to reseal. The five pound bags reseal great, however, and it was easy enough to move the smaller amount into another sealed container. (Such as all these Teavana jars that line my counter…)

I cannot more strongly recommend this product! It makes an amazing addition to hot or iced tea, as well as coffee. Although, I wouldn’t recommend it stronger coffees, as it’s subtle flavour can easily be overpowered — and, even then, it’s still a great sweetener, but it really shines in tea.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect, sweet, good value
By Jason C. Kay on June 1, 2022
For everyone asking, these are identical in size, colour, flavour, and composition to the ones that Teavana used to sell. The Spice Lab’s offering are actually a better value, too — especially if you purchase the five pound bag!

The *only* complaint I might have (and even this is minor and nitpicky of me) is that the smaller bags were, in my experience, difficult to reseal. The five pound bags reseal great, however, and it was easy enough to move the smaller amount into another sealed container. (Such as all these Teavana jars that line my counter…)

I cannot more strongly recommend this product! It makes an amazing addition to hot or iced tea, as well as coffee. Although, I wouldn’t recommend it stronger coffees, as it’s subtle flavour can easily be overpowered — and, even then, it’s still a great sweetener, but it really shines in tea.
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J. Samuels
5.0 out of 5 stars A Good Quality replacement for Rock Sugar bought elsewhere...
Reviewed in the United States on January 16, 2019
Size: 2 Pound (Pack of 1)Verified Purchase
Purchased for my wife, an ardent tea consumer. She would occasionally treat herself to premium rock sugar from a nationwide boutique Tea Emporium, no shuttered by its parent company. She lamented the loss, I took the challenge and found this product, at a fair price, of good quality, delivered promptly. She declares me her hero (after using it for a few brewed carafes), I accumulate Goodwill and we will buy from them again
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Dulcinea16
3.0 out of 5 stars What am I missing here?
Reviewed in the United States on September 9, 2020
Size: 1 Pound (Pack of 1)Verified Purchase
I tried this stuff last year (the word “Belgian” hooked me), but was NOT impressed. The packaging was excellent - I love substantial, resealable pouches - but the contents, not so much.
I make my own pour over coffee, usually adding just a little warmed half & half. But I was wanting a change - some of that subtle but rich caramel sweetness I loved in the espressos and cappuccinos I’ve had in so many cafes in Europe. Based on the reviews, I thought this stuff would do the trick. But these crystals added little, if any, taste - and were a royal pain to get to dissolve. What a waste of money and effort.
I think one reviewer said she put her crystals in the coffee grounds before starting her pour, so maybe I’ll try that next. Hopefully that’ll be “the trick”. I’ll update my review if it is.
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Cynthia EST
5.0 out of 5 stars Love, love, love!
Reviewed in the United States on May 3, 2020
Size: 1 Pound (Pack of 1)Verified Purchase
Absolutely love this product! This is the first time I’ve ordered it, but I was looking for a comparable product to another popular dark rock crystal sugar item I was originally introduced to in So. Korea, and the UK, all the way back in he 80’s. This more than fits the bill. It has a wonderful flavor, and the presentation quality is exquisite, and a conversation starter, for any special occasion. I love it, and will be ordering again. Shipping was extra quick too! Thanks! 😘
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C. Lynn
VINE VOICE
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent For Iced Tea
Reviewed in the United States on August 3, 2020
Size: 1 Pound (Pack of 1)Verified Purchase
I love beet sugar for tea and this is a great product. My favorite way to use these beet sugar is to make iced tea. I add the beet sugar when I brew the tea and then put it in my fridge to cool. This beet sugar adds the perfect amount of sweetness to iced tea. Highly recommend!
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Public Name
1.0 out of 5 stars Kidney Diseases?
Reviewed in the United States on August 31, 2020
Size: 2 Pound (Pack of 1)Verified Purchase
I stopped using this product because it crystallizes in the kidney. It dissolves so slowly that you are more likely to build up fluids in your feet and your blood stream. Great for diabetics who do not mind developing Renal failure. Not a safe product for daily consumption without actual trails on its absorption and the risk it poses to kidneys. I am sure pretty sure long-term use will guarantee kidney damage. Unless you have clinical trials or academic literature that proves otherwise. I would be very cautious with this sugar.

If you have swollen feet, or face, or any other area - stop using this product.
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Chase Mahan
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Product for the Price
Reviewed in the United States on April 13, 2018
Size: 1 Pound (Pack of 1)Verified Purchase
Absolutely love this product! After being a devoted Teavana customer for the last 3 years, I had to find a new source of sugar rocks for my loose leaf tea. This is definitely just as good, if not better than what I was getting from Teavana and at a cheaper price. Shipping was quick and arrived on tome. Definitely will be ordering more soon. A must try in my opinion.
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SuziQ
5.0 out of 5 stars NO caramel color
Reviewed in the United States on January 13, 2022
Size: 2 Pound (Pack of 1)Verified Purchase
Ordered a different labeled sugar with a tricky label then found out it had hidden caramel color. My daughter's trigger for Crohn's is HFC and cornsyrup which is how most caramel color is made. SO glad to have found this one which is TRULY no tricks QUALITY Rock Sugar for our tea
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