1629 Tasting Notes
Starch. Interesting tea. This smells just like sweet potato! I actually had some chicken with this tea, and it was a nice complement. The flavor is really strong and had a sweet taste to it. It is VERY starchy, and it left a starchy aftertaste in my mouth. One that is similar to after you’ve swallowed down a piece of sweet potato. One of the things I didn’t like was the weird, dark film. It looks slimy and gross.
This was a fun tea to try. I’m always interested in trying new things! I don’t know if I’ll reach for this often though.
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This is a nice blend. I kept wanting to drink more and more of this. I added a bit of sugar to this. Tasty. A nice, mild citrus in the background added a little zing to the green and black leaves. Good tea overall.
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Jillian sent me a sample of this a few months ago, and it wasn’t until now that I tried it! I knew I was in for a nice treat.
Sweet almond… it reminds me of those almond cookies I used to get at a Chinese restaurant I used to go to when I was younger. I love the sweet scent of the wet leaves. It is so light and fragrant. I can’t assess the color since I made the mistake of using a dark colored cup. I noticed that this green tea had small-medium sized leaves and short stems. I could also taste the green tea distinctly, and the aftertaste was a mix of sweet almond and green tea. It is very nice. The nutty taste was enjoyable!
This was the first almond flavored green tea I’ve had. I’ve come to the conclusion that I like almond flavored green better than black tea. The combination of green tea with almond wasn’t overbearing or strong, which was nice. Good cuppa in the afternoon – yes! :)
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First, cute name for a blend! Second, this is delicious! I smell the peach… the artificial peach scent. It is really strong, and I wish it didn’t have that smell. Nonetheless, it tastes good. I never thought of the idea of combining chai spices with peach and mango, but this delivered pretty well. It has a nice sweet and tart taste to it. I enjoyed the spices as I’m a big fan of chai. I added some sugar and milk, but this didn’t need the milk so much. But with the chai spices, I thought the milk would accentuate the spices more. I can’t tell if it did. Good tea overall! A great way to start my day!
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Mixed this with Adagio’s Peppermint. Reminded me of some toothpaste I tried that was flavored vanilla mint. A good combination. Warm and refreshing. Plus, theres no caffeine, so hopefully I’ll sleep a tad earlier today. This herbal would be a great replacement to candy mints or gum. My mouth feels so fresh and clean!
I probably shouldn’t lay down for a little bit though… peppermint relaxes the lower esophageal sphincter, and I sometimes have acid reflux… >_<
Preparation
Gave my palate a rest from trying more signature tea blends. Put this in my mug, added some milk and sugar, and went on my way to study at school. So tasty. :)
Edit:
Wow this is my 200th post! I love steepster! I wanted to see how often I drink tea and to have my personal reviews of them! Before, I kept a list on google docs! Well I still do, but I just keep a list of my current vs old teas… Obsessed? Yes I love tea.
