Thank you for your honest review, Jennifer M. We're sorry you didn’t love your All the Teas Sampler. Because tea is an agricultural product, we expect some slight differences in flavor from a new batch from time to time. However, our formula has not changed. Our teas have a recommended fresh date of 2 years, but we cycle through batches much more quickly than that. Our Customer Support Team would be happy to recommend a tea you might enjoy. Email hello@august.la for assistance.