New Tasting Notes

Was in the mood for something quick and sweet.

I love persimmons, so I had to buy this even though it’s made from persimmon leaves and not the fruit. When you open the package, it smells like a greenhouse or a botanical garden. A nice smell, but not necessarily what I want in a tea.
I accidentally brewed it for several minutes longer than intended, but that was probably for the best since the last time I made it I didn’t think it tasted like much of anything. This time it actually has a taste, if not an overwhelming one. It tastes pretty leafy and green, with maybe a tiny hint of fruitiness. It’s not an exciting tea, but it’s not bad.

You really can smell the lapsang; this tea smells almost like a campfire. The flavour is much more subtle and complex, though, and the tea has a lovely golden colour. I need a few more cups to be convinced, but I enjoyed this first one. It would indeed follow vodka nicely.

I don’t like this stuff but my partner loves chai. He says “poor substitute for the stuff at the school but worth having in the house for when I’ve got the cravin’.”

One of my favorites. So pretty and the sweet taste rolls over my tounge making me so relaxed.

To bitter for me. I composted the left overs.

Bitter, not really my taste.

Smells of smoke. Partner freaked out with the smell.

Smells and tastes of smoke. Creeped my partner out to much to make again.

Without milk it was bitter with milk it wasn’t strong enough to taste good with milk.

After searching for this for so long I was disappointed with how bitter it is. Although it is beautiful in the cup.

Bitter not made for this girls tastebuds.

One of the best flavored teas I have ever had. Naturally sweet with no sugar added. Orange, cinnamon, clove…great iced or hot.

Tastes like dirt. I don’t think this is salvagable for my tastebuds.

Tastes like smoke, not my favorite flavor. Makes my fire phobe partner antsy.

Steeped for a 5 minutes yet it still only tasted like dirty water without sugar. With sugar it is very light and refreshing. Not something I will go after again. Although it is beautiful floating in the pot.

Wow. My first pu-erh. First smell reminded me of horse stalls. I’m still deciding if that’s a good or bad thing. VERY earthy. Sort of musk-like. I think I like it- but it’ll take a few more cups to know for sure.

Never noticed any effect on my skin. Simply enjoy it for the rooibos. It is heavy on tangy flavors (the pomegranate, orange and berry perhaps?)

This is the first of Adagio’s flavored teas that hasn’t bowled me over. While it is as fragrant as any of the others (seriously, my kitchen smells faintly of oranges a few hours later, even though I only brewed a cup), the actual taste is of mediocre black tea with a faint touch of citrus in the background.