1629 Tasting Notes
YES! Just finished my exam! Step 2 is complete!
I finally got around to opening and trying out the chai sampler from Adagio… starting with this one – Green Chai aka Bengal Green Chai. One thing I noticed about most chai blends is the amount of spices in the mix. I am almost tempted to pick them out and put them aside to use on different occasion. You can bring out so much flavor with not so many spices. This one had a decent amount.
I love how the dry leaves are rolled. It is very pretty. Very spicy – cinnamon or cloves. I can smell it from across the room. No need for sugar. Next time I’ll try it with sugar and/or milk! I love to experiment. _
Preparation
I’m trying out all the teas from The Republic of Tea Experience Sampler Cube. This one is delicious. The vanilla stands out more in this blend than it does in Adagio’s. I like it. It smells just like Adagio’s too. I like this one.
Preparation
Not so bad. Pretty good. I got this from a swap off of teachat. It looks like houjicha but mostly twigs and stems. It smells and tastes nutty, a little smokey, and very light. It is a milder houjicha… I have to try this again another time, but so far so good.
Preparation
I have another box of these tea bags. Soon I’ll be heading off to Tanzania! I know I’ll be drinking tons of these there! I can’t wait to stock up on more!
I need to stay awake! Tomorrow is my big exam!! crosses fingers This tea is helping! I know I shouldn’t be online right now, but I can’t help myself. Go tea go!
Preparation
My last sample of this – gone! I am thinking about buying this as soon as I’ve finished off more teas. I still have a long wishlist!
Delicious! My boyfriend shared a cup with me. We both agree – its great! Still remains as my favorite from RoT.
Preparation
I wanted to try this out so I bought a box at the grocery store nearby. I can’t rate it this time since I used it to make spiced chai the way I like to make it – on the stove. I am studying for my step 2 board exam, which I’m taking on Monday and needed a break. Chai – my comfort beverage of choice!
This is exactly what I needed.
This was f a n t a s t i c! I added 2 heaping tablespoons of this blend. From the box (its a cute box IMO) it smelled like it would be strong and possibly bitter alone… the leaves are all cut up really small – fannings? CTC? Is that what its called? This blend turned out darker than any of chais that I’ve made in the past. It was not bitter! So delicious! Great tea for chai. Well… I think strong tea is great for chai. It balances out all the spices. _
If I were to try this plain, I would probably add half a teaspoon and steep for a short amount of time. Til next time!
