Have others found inconsistencies? Last box didn't smell right, more like plastic, bags were different, taste not the same. Disappointing!
1621505
I have been getting Yorkshire Tea since 2000 & have never been disappointed I drink it every day & recommend it to friends Even some of my coffee drinkers like it. I will pay attention to my container & smell it tonight.
1621506
Your concern is much like mine only worse. I found a considerable difference in the tea's quality compared to what I had here in the U.S. This large box (which seemed perfect for me) was not out of date, it's just that the tea bags produced weaker, less tasty tea than "Yorkshire Gold" individually packed.
1621507
I know this question's old, but I've ordered through Amazon three times and found quality control to be very inconsistent. The first was great, as it should be; the next two were as you described, plasticy. I could hardly smell in tea in the second variety, except that it smelled bad. The tea in the second variety also didn't steep properly, as the tea would sink to the bottom (similar to how oil divides from water) until I stirred the cup. I'm a frequent (weekly or more) Amazon shopper, but this is one product I will no longer buy off Amazon.
1621508
havent seen that...sounds pretty crazy...sorry that happened. Get off drugs and try again
1621509
Have not had this experience. So sorry to hear it. I do look forward to my morning cup.
178819
The consistency seems the same but mine doesn't seem fresh. Has a sight odor to it that just doesn't seem right. I wouldn't buy again
2028432
I noticed the same, so it might be worthwhile to let the sellers know. They may want to change their wholesale supplier. I will use the ones I have but will shop carefully. I double wrap my products so that they can't be seen through the bag.
468187
I bought two packages and both were wet with a funny smell. Something isn't right with this. I'm wondering if this is some kind of scam.
2165526
The last time I ordered, the blue box (Icy Mint) was still 12/12 but the green box (Spearmint) was 12/10. There's a difference in the flavor profile too ... they changed something about the spearmint flavor, or the texture of the gum. Not entirely sure what it is, but there's an aftertaste the icy mint doesn't have, and I don't remember it being in the spearmint before the packaging change either.
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Taster's Choice changed the blend. It has a different taste now. It's stronger, with a pronounced aftertaste. I don't like it, personally. But the packaging is essentially the same -- 20 packets per box. But where you might have used 2 per mug, now you can use one. (Or none, in my case.)
903943
Good question.. I noticed in the last batched purchased, some bags were a lot thicker than others.. disappointing.
2036810
I noticed this too. Mine changed while it was in my cart. Glad I double checked! Over $8/box is ridiculous!
1662670
I re-ordered a container as recently as a month ago and it was the same green container with the familiar formula. I am expecting a new container next week on Amazon's Subscribe and Save auto-ship so I will see if it looks different.
793333
NOW used to make Apple Pectin, but I stopped being able to find it. I decided to try the Apple Fiber and quite honestly I get the same results. There is probably some technical difference, but I believe it is very similar. Maybe they just had it labeled incorrectly to begin with and someone made them change it. I always wished I still had the apple pectin bag when I first got the apple fiber to see if the ingredients were really different.
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Ours did that and later it messed up and we ended up exchanging it (unrelated problem). The new one did not have the smell/taste at all! I think there's something wrong with it.
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I also have had this experience. I have been buying this for years from Amazon and a local organic grocer. I agree that both the smell and taste is awful and I am considering changing brands. Even returned one because I thought something was wrong with it, but the replacement is the same. I would love to know what has been altered. I have a fairly high tolerance, but this is really bad.
440494
The box is not the same as the ones I got. The ones I did get were very good. But not sure why the box has a different label???? I don't know if I would order it again, til I read a few more reviews........
527317
A box full of plastic is gonna smell like it's a box full of new plastic stuff. Once I opened and installed them, I don't notice any plastic-y smell. Hope that helps.
2074248
Honestly I wouldn't be able to tell you why they are different. I ordered the 6.8 oz and it smells just like the one from Dillard's or Macy's though.
2174438
Yes, this product HAS changed. The new bags no longer say GMO FREE. I've been feeding this for the past year with great success, and the last bag made my dog have ongoing diarehia, and after taking her to the vet, we finally discovered what was wrong. The ingredients have CHANGED. If you contact the company, you will most likely get a lot of double talk like i and my other dog friends did. They say it hasn't changed, but many people are reporting issues with it. :(
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Hi BirdzFan, This company doesn't accept returns for any reason, even if the package is unopened (for health and sanitary reasons)....not to say they don't compensate for damage or defect or something like that, they just won't accept a returned product. So I'm certain what you're smelling is off-gassing from the various plastics. They should dissipate soon. We've purchased two so far and couldn't be happier.Hopes this helps!Kate