985 Tasting Notes
I picked up a little of this at Millerton to see how it compares to Earl Grey Supreme and Viennese Earl Grey. I do like it. It is a very good Earl Grey, but I think I like the other two just a little more as they both have something more interesting to offer in the tea base. The bergamot is light, and the tea base is pleasing to the palate. Since I am not one for an overpowering bergamot flavor, I will happily drink it all up.
24 oz teapot, 4 1/2 tsp actual tea, freshly boiled water, 4 minutes. Lightly sweetened.
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My tea of the afternoon…. So light and refreshing! It has a sweetness all its own from the jasmine. Very enjoyable. I am not usually a fan of greens, but jasmine tea is yummy!
This tea was a gift from my friend Karen who spent two weeks with her Mother-in-law in Provence this Summer. Thank you, Karen!
24 oz. teapot, 4 actual tsp tea, 165 degrees, 3 minutes. Very lightly sweetened. Loving my variable electric kettle!
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My “Second Breakfast” tea…..
This one is a little more flavorful than I normally drink. Malty, fruity, and very full flavored. The Assam is there and smoothed over with the Ceylon. Definitly one to perk you up.
24 oz teapot, 4 actual tsp tea, freshly boiled water, 4 minutes. Lightly sweetened.
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My tea of the late, late afternoon… I can’t decide if I like this one more than Earl Grey Supreme. Light bergamot, very smooth base. I think it will require more testing……..
No idea on my brewing parameters as I am out and about, but it is yummy!
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I’ve always wanted to try this. Maybe I’ll get a sample next time I order from Harneys.
I only bought a few ounces to try, and am bummed I did not buy more. On the shopping list it goes.
I just received a pretty big order from Upton Tea, so maybe a small order in the Fall. I like that they nearly always stock Mangalam Assam, but I’ll probably order the Nahorhabi Assam, due to the fuller leaf. HaHaHaHa….I guess I could start ANOTHER shopping list! :))
I haven’t tried this one…yet. I may have to add this to my list!
Hey OHIO, look for some of my tea reviews on Upton Tea, I use the name Scott from Ohio. I reviewed a few White teas for starters. I’ll probably use them to guide my reviews here, unless I have the tea in stock of course.
@Scott…I will look for them. So far, I ave mostly ordered Chinese Blacks from Upton.
My tea of the afternoon…or with lunch, actually. We have been on a short, last of summer trip this week, and we just happened to be in the neighborhood of the Harney & Son’s Millerton Shop. We stopped for lunch and I had Black Currant tea service with a Mike sandwich (ham and gruyere on baguette and grilled). It was lovely, and of course, I had to buy some teas to try out.
Sounds so lovely (and I also want a Mike sandwich!)!
I envy you with the Mike sandwich! But I’m grateful their menu includes gluten-free selections. When I had lunch at the Soho shop recently I had the Lapsang Gravlax on Rice Crackers with green tea cream cheese, accompanied by a pot of Panyang Congou (shown in my avatar).
LadyL – that sounds INCREDIBLE! I hope I can make it there soon! There is no excuse once the fall comes!!!
Let’s have a fall mini-meetup there!
green tea cream cheese.. that sounds lovely. I’m obsessed with green tea ice cream. And jealous of your stop at the Harney shop!
That would be wonderful! When I have an idea when I’m going I’ll let you know for sure :) When the humidity drops you will see me!!!!
green tea icecream, yah!!! so good. I saw a chocolate green tea once but didn’t buy it- haven’t seen it since and now regret that I left it alone!
My tea of the morning…. Man, I need this. We are in the midst of getting a new roof today. Wow, is it loud! The funny part, so far my 11 yo son is sleeping through it. I find it funny that he is unable to fall asleep until late at night (he is a voracious reader, and gets in trouble for reading too late into the night all the time. I realize it is a funny problem to have!) But, he can sleep through all this racket with no problem.
I am running low on the Florence, and have decided to repurchase it afterall. It is way too good in this blend. I am going to start rating my yerba mate blends, because I don’t really benefit monetarily in any way, and you are free to blend up your own!
Chocolatey with hazelnut overtones. Good solid tea base that complements the flavors, and the chocolatey notes in the yerba mate just add more chocolate to the mix.
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My blend arrived today! Yippeeeeee! Of course, I had to try it immediatley, even though our own LiberTEAS suggests waiting three weeks for full potency. I will just have to review it again later! I did not get my order into the website on time for a free custom blend, but I was able to find a free shipping code by liking their facebook page.
I definitely get the honey and vanilla. The black base is smooth and pleasing, which is usually where I sometimes have issue with flavored teas. The presentation is lovely with large coconut pieces, the jasmine flowers and the orange safflower petals. The caramel looks slightly sticky as it is hot outside in my mailbox! It did not at all affect the blend. In three weeks, I expect the flavors to slightly intensify, but if not, this is a winner in my cupboard. I am quite pleased, overall, and am planning my next order as I type this. Truly a fun experiment, and I will definitley drink all of this. I like the options Ovation has to enhance the teas beyond just flavoring. I also feel the amount of tea in the pouch is a good amount for the price I paid. I did also get a few coupons in my order for my next purchase. Thank you, Ovation Teas!
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I love the name you came up with. :)
That blend sounds 100% drool-worthy
I wish I had caught the free blend…I so want to order from them now, but am guessing that wish shipping to Canada in mind I do not want to place a small order to test, but I don’t want a large order in case I don’t like the things I chose. Argh!! : )
@Uniquity..if I get a blend without coconut (you are not a fan, right?) I can send you a sample.
You’re so right! I was thinking how good yours sounds if only it didn’t have coconut. : )
I am still in the planning stages for my blend. What strikes your fancy? We might be able to come up with something stellar to share.
I love that you have planning stages!! Tea blending has never really been my forte, but I will check out the Ovation Teas website again and see what I think. They have a number of pre-made blends that really intrigue me!
Bees Knees! What an awesome name. :D
