New Tasting Notes

I’ve already had a cup of coffee today, and am looking to balance it out with the citrus aromas of one of my favorite Celestia Seasonings teas…

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I think I had some brewing issues. I’ll wait till I get it right to rate this one.

Hooray! I didn’t over-steep it! My philosophy was to steep until I “got all the good out of it.” But if it’s undrinkable, or I have to add milk and sugar to everything, the tea journey becomes ridiculous. So I got a timer and summoned the ol’ self-discipline. And I like this tea without anything added. 2 min 45 sec, just like the man said. I’m so proud of myself ….. =)

I want to start drinking more white tea for spring and summer. This is a nice, gentle sweet one.

I’m already half done with this from my shipment! Ek! Totally WORTH IT! Re-order a MUST

One of the few bag teas I like. It is smooth and fragrent with no after taste of bag.

I didn’t overbrew it this time and it tastes like soap. Not something I will rebuy.

I drank this tea this morning — and thought I’d just continue on throughout the day with the same tea (thought not with the same batch of leaves). The supply is running low; time to order more.

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Always delicious, and no need for sugar. A nice, decadent, afternoon tea.

On this 2nd steeping of 3 min, the leaves released some sweetness, with smoky undertones. I finished the cup without adding anything. Next time I do a first steep of this tea, it will be only 1 min, so it will be less harsh. As I learn how better to handle it and my palate develops, this tea might still get a thumbs up!

I had a cup of this with lunch at a local cafe (Simplyummy). It was a decent cup of tea. For local folks, Simplyummy is one of the best places in town to get a cup of tea. The baristas have been trained on how to make a proper cup and they even use timers!

I’m so glad I waited to order more of this – it was SpecialTeas’ special today. Got a 1/4 pound for $4.17. Win!

From last night. I used to LOVE this tea before I started drinking loose leaf almost exclusively.. now it tasted a bit dull. I wish I could find a loose leaf apple chamomile blend.

Brisk but not overpoweringly so.

Enjoying it every time!

I actually had a third bowl of this after my lunch!

This is the bagged version which I keep at my department for when I’m supposed to be working….certainly the most enjoyable black tea that I have ever had out of a bag.

Quite a subtle tea. I like it, but I’ve had a Jungpana darjeeling that I liked a lot better. Too bad I can’t find it anymore! :( Must try more darjeelings.