New Tasting Notes

I stirred it this time. Taste is more full and very good. Not watery like usual. Maybe I’ve learned something now.

One of the first teas I really loved (even though I typically loathe Teavana’s blends). An afternoon pick-me-up that’s sorely needed.

This was my 2nd time having this and I must say I like it even better the 2nd time…yes, this is a good black tea with a nice smell and a little extra somethin’, somethin’…what a treat!

I don’t know why I like this one so much, but I do. Earl grey tea by itself doesn’t excite me much, but I drink this grey green stuff constantly at work. I think the grey makes it a little stronger than the rest of the Bigelow greens and that’s why I like it.

You may have noticed a trend…we have a variety pack of Bigelow Green Teas in our office. I like the lemon one, it’s sort of tart, but refreshing. Plus lemon is supposed to help curb your appetite.

If you’re from Minneapolis definitely check out the Tea Garden in Uptown. One of my favorite tea joints. My favorite is the lychee or peach green tea with pearls!

I’ll start off by saying that I do not care for jasmine at all.

However, this one is drinkable – the jasmine isn’t overwhelming and I didn’t feel like I was drinking perfume. I like the quality of the sachet and the leaves inside. This hasn’t changed my mind on jasmine and I won’t be purchasing it, but this is one of the better jasmine teas I’ve tried.

In bagged form, this is a decent jasmine green for the price.

My sense of smell must be stronger than my palate because it smells like a delicious chocolate berry smoothie I used to make but it just tastes like standard green tea. I agree that it would be lovely with a side of chocolate.

Update: Some turbinado sugar helps bring out the flavor and there is definitely a lingering flavorful aftertaste.

Double update: After the 4th cup of pondering where I’d smelled this before it finally hit me. Chocolate strawberry bubble tea! I was madly obsessed with that stuff in college.

I’m neutral on this tea. It’s a bit bitter and bitey for me – almost a gritty taste to it – but the scent is different and so is the blend. Kudos to TRoT for going against the grain and trying something different! I will say that at first sip you would think the aftertaste would be awful but it’s not that bad if you are a big picky aftertaste person that likes bitter fruity herbal teas this may be for you. Would prob be ok iced. I don’t care for it enough to go looking for it again, tho.

This is what happens when I run out of my nice teas at work. Yuck. Time to make a trip to Acquired Tastes (acquiredtastetea.com).

Subtle, slightly sweet green. My favorite of the greens I’ve had.

Consumed in a giant mug that looks like it should hold beer!

Assam is a full bodied tea with good malty flavour, which is good all day. Wonderful morning tea! Big thumbs up!

On the nose, there is a distinct tangy orange aroma, notably from the Italian red orange. As I move on to drink the tea, I would like to note the smooth, light body and clean finish. I compare the finish to that of a very light orange sorbet, meant to cleanse the mouth for the next course. The flavor is a light green tea that is mellowed out and I would say complimented with the safflower petals and orange. The triad of ingredients allows this tea to be a fine experience from start to finish.

Rating: 87%
Steeped for 4 minutes under hot water (165).

Mmm..

I haven’t had this in a while but I need some more. I’m usually not into TART when it comes to teas but this one is great!

I am now out of this one as well. I enjoyed it. Hope I can find it again.

Oh how I miss this tea…I hope I can find it again…

Another good one I am out of. It was given to me in a sampler gift box