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mpierce87 drank Golden Monkey by Silver Leaf Tea

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After returning home from my errands today, I couldn’t decide which tea to have – the possibilities were endless since I now have milk!!! I perused the tasting notes for a bit and became inspired by JacquelineM so I’m now having Golden Monkey.

This tea smells so malty and delicious once milk is added that I am in love before even tasting it. There is a slight caramel edge to the end of the sip that is so unexpected and lovely. I think Golden Monkey is a perfect breakfast tea for me (even though it is 3pm). Where has Golden Monkey been all of my tea drinking life?

This rating will be boosted because it really needs milk to reach its full potential and I did not have any last time.

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Formally known as mrawlins2

I am a former coffee drinker turned tea lover.

Black tea is probably my favorite type of tea, but I rather enjoy most types… I’m even developing a taste for pu-erh.

Rating Scale:
0-10: This tea is either flavorless or just plain undrinkable. I will avoid these teas in the future.

11-20: I was only able to make it through a few sips before pouring the tea out.

21-30: I may have been able to make it through the first cup but the thought of having another has me cringing.

31-40: Teas in this range are not horrible, but nothing I would seek out in the future.

41-60: Would drink if offered, but would not purchase for myself.

61-70: Okay, nothing special

71-80: Enjoyable, but I have to be in the mood for these. Probably would purchase if I found a really great price.

81-90: Pretty good tea, will probably be one of my favorites.

91-95: These teas are really excellent. I wouldn’t necessarily run out and buy more of these (just because there are so many teas out there that I haven’t tried), but I would miss this tea.

96-99: Terrific, very impressive.

100: This special rating is reserved for teas that are absolutely perfect in my opinion. I will only give out a rating of 100 to one tea per category (Earl Grey, unflavored black, dessert tea, Irish Breakfast, etc). These are teas that I really want to have around.

Perfect Teas so Far:

Earl Grey: Saint Isaac’s Blend (Russian Earl Grey) from Upton

Dessert Tea: Marco Polo from Mariage Freres

Unflavored Black: Emperor’s Red from Premium Steap