New Tasting Notes

On first tasting, I found the pistachio overwhelming. After a few sips though, it seemed to balance a little better. The rooibos is nice. After brewing it a bit stronger than usual, the apple flavor came through. However, I wish there were more apple pie spice flavor to the tea! Nonetheless, it’s a very drinkable rooibos.

It’s probably just the water here in Decatur, IL, but the taste certainly doesn’t match up to what I’m used to.

I think this tea has the best of Japanese strains and growing conditions, while benefiting the subtleties that a Chinese process gives. There’s some fantastic straw, chestnut, and dried berry characters in there, while finishing with a strong hint of that kelpy green the Japanese so adore.

A very hearty start to my morning.

This tea has a great smoky flavor that is characteristic of gunpowder, but it is also a very smooth and refreshing tea!

A solid well-rounded version, with good black depth and a nice bristling bergamot. Rarely over-astringent, very smooth, and a bit buttery. My go-to quick strong morning tea.

Not my favorite. The mango lingers a bit. A little astringent for my taste. Perhaps I brewed it too hot…

This is one of my favorites. I love oolong, and there is just enough grapefruit to balance the oolong.

Very good for a white tea (I don’t much like white tea as it reminds me of an infusion of hay) but I have to drink it with honey for my allergies, which makes me very sad. (;_;) I don’t like sweeteners.

Amazing flavor. Perfect cup of rooibos.

This is going to knock me out; therefore, I love it. Also, it’s delicious. The sad thing, unfortunately, it requires a lot of blossoms to have each cup be flavorful as a stand alone. Perhaps more blending is in order.

This is the green tea I drink nearly every day. It’s fussy but when perfectly prepared has the grassy sweetness that is what I love about sencha.

Steeped for 3 minutes. A light orange that is refreshing, but also a perfect way to end the day.

An excellent sencha for the price. Best prepared in a kyusu with a water temperature of 160-165 degrees F. Pleasantly grassy and I can get two to three decent steeps per scoop.

this is my most favorite tea in the world.
i like it iced & warm.

I usually don’t like Stash green tea, but this is really good. It’s very flavourful, although it tastes a lot like strawberries.

It’s very decent. Would make a good everyday tea.

I get this loose, though I’m not sure there’s much difference. A good, no-nonsense tea to have around!

Had this with breakfast. I think I can say goodbye to my old friend coffee. That is in the morning. If having chocolate cake, well then that’s another story!

My favorite everyday tea!