709 Tasting Notes
Will write a proper tasting note later. Tried this tonight (first Joy’s Teaspoon tea I tried without having tasted or smelled). It was delicious – the black tea was definitely there, but a background to complement the cranberry, etc. Yum!
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My tea arrived!
I still get a sweet lemon flavour (if that makes sense) but this was perfect for me and my cold. I still can taste things (I think!) but the lemon was a little mild and nice for my throat. Yay!
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This cup of tea has one job and one job only: to kick my cold’s BUTT. I thought (two weeks ago) that I was getting sick, but my body saved it all up for after the wedding/first day at the new job. So, electric lemon, please make it go away, or at least numb my throat to the pain it’s currently feeling. I hope that you and detox, with a small supporting crew can make me well, double quick.
As for the taste, I’m not the best judge today, so I’ll leave it where I last rated it. I could have steeped this longer, but the beau is sharing and he is leery of an over-strong ginger taste. Oh well!
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Backlog from last night:
Had a cuppa this after getting home from the weekend/wedding (not mine!) :D
We threw a little extra in there to temp out the cranberry flavour, and it almost worked. Not terrible, but I’ve got so many better..
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Yum yum – Didn’t heat the water enough, so I’ve got a very mild cup here, but it’s super delicious. I also realized that the weird smell I get from the cantaloupe bai mu dan must just actualy be the smell of white tea because I got it from the apple vanilla white this morning. Yay for learnign!
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Currently drinking…
I just got an e-mail from Harneys saying my order had shipped today. It’s been 8 days since I placed the order. Two days since I e-mailed them saying I am disappointed. I never heard back. Harney’s loses points for terrible customer service in this situation, but I’m glad my tea is on the way. I don’t think I’ll order from them again, but a pound of vanilla comoro should last me a while!
As for the tea, it is the second steep from my earlier cup. So delicious – I love the second steep from this!
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I love this one, too, by the pound! Bummer on the shipping problem. I hope you are ready to give them another shot once your pound runs out. I think your experience is not the norm with their service.
Yes, I wonder if their regular person was away or something, because I usually get incredible customer service from Harney. I hope your pound does last a good long time, but please do try them again. I think this was an exception and not the rule.
I’m so sorry to hear you’re having a bad experience with their customer service! I have to agree with the previous poster in that I’ve always had great luck with them, and was actually surprised get receive my last shipment two days after I ordered it. I can sympathize with that frustration, as by the time I place my order I’m so eager to get it that I want it delivered yesterday haha! Still, I hope this doesn’t sour you on them for good! Hopefully you’ll be enjoying that wonderful Vanilla Comoro soon!!!
I too am sorry you have had the level of customer service you have had. I would be frustrated. However I am a regular patron of Harney’s and usually have my tea in 3 days with incredible customer service. Please try again! There teas are wonderful and customer service is usually great. Again so sorry for your delay!
You guys are so great – I appreciate each of your vouches (that’s NOT a word, eh? :D) for Harney’s taste and service. I will keep these thoughts in mind when I am once again in a tea buying situation.
I think part of my issue might be the usual – I’m too far North, although it doesn’t explain the delay in sending the tea. Ah well!
Now, there are benefits to being where you are! I am dying to try David’s Tea, but don’t need $50 worth right now (to avoid a huge shipping cost to the US). You better believe I will be reading over your reviews when I am ready!
Re-steep from earlier. Switched to my more conventionally sized mug, so I can wrap my hands around it. This is the third day in a row that I’ve had a headache after lunch, so the extra mint will hopefully help with that. if not, I took an ibu, because working and smiling at people with head pain is not fun.
Mojito is delicious, at least!
