New Tasting Notes

In Pursuit of Tea wasn’t lying when they said “be sure to use enough” (they suggest two tablespoons per 6 oz.). This is a very, very light tea whose correct brewing can bring out some nice subtleties.

Had this one yesterday. The jury’s still out…

Rich, complex with a chocolate-like flavor.

Drinking a cup or two and gearing up for the World Tea Expo this weekend :)

I don’t usually get my teas from Marks and Spencer’s but I do love their Sultana cookies. This tea goes great with the cookies and most other pastries as it has a distinct flavor but is not overwhelming and somehow compliments sweet foods. If enjoying with sweet foods, I’ll recommend less sugar (none if food is really sweet on its own) and just a dash of milk.

I like that it’s not sweetened like most bottled/canned teas found commonly here in Singapore. It’s great when the weather is hot since it quenches your thirst without leaving a sticky-sweet aftertaste.

I received this one in a tea swap. It’s very woodsy-smelling. It’s dark in color but not a pure black. I thought it would be stronger based on the aroma. It’s actually quite nice.

Double cup, 2 Truvia

2 Cups! Smells Great!

Mmmm, perfect for a spring or summer day. Would be great iced…this is one I will have to buy.

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Having a hard time deciding if I like this. Smells amazing and was taunting me as I drove to work but then when I tasted it I get an odd burnt taste. As I continue to drink it I am not noticing the burnt taste as much and the caramel flavor, though subtle, is coming through more.

A little goes a long way. Mixed it with chamomile flowers from Teavana. Loved it! Used about one heaping tablespoon of chamomile to a half tablespoon of lavender.

First, you get a lot for your money. The tea itself consists of the entire chamomile flower, pretty. It has a great flavor and is really calming. Also, because of the mild flavor, I often mix these flowers with other loose leaf teas I have around. Yesterday I tried it with Lavender, awesome!

This is the second time I’ve had sheng pu-erh and the second time I’ve brewed it myself. I’m sure my brewing expertise isn’t up to par for brewing pu-erh well. Nonetheless, this is an interesting cup. Golden raisins, mellow figs, and light cane sugars dominate the first steep. We’ll see where it goes from there.

On my way out the door with a mug of this. Tastes like steel-cut oatmeal with a nice honey finish. I tend to like heartier, more savory oolongs, so I like this a lot.

From last night..

Absolutely brilliant with a spoonful of sugar and milk. Was feeling a bit down, and this really got the brain back in gear.

I don’t know why I started my day with this one but I did…