New Tasting Notes

It’s okay. A typical jasmine tasting tea. I don’t care much for jasmine, but this is a very pretty tea.

Delicious drunk straight from the spout of my Yixing teapot.

Nummy, Nummy.

This is a very light tea, with a surprising true green color — I wasn’t sure what was going on when I pulled out the leaves and the tea was this pale green color. I like it a lot; it’s a little lighter than most other senchas and the flavor is very light.

It was a quick fix because my REDICU-HUGE tea collection is living in my new house without me. It was good. Whole leaf tea, pyramid bag. You know. It was…….acceptable.

I’m looking forward to drinking this tomorrow morning because the smell perks me right up. I’m considering leaving some lying around like potpourri.

Off the nose, at first, it is distinctly “perfumey.” After letting it sit for a moment, it moved into more a potpourri with lavender and rose smell. The tea is enjoyable and actually tastes how I would imagine potpourri would taste like. With a light finish, get relaxed has a spiced undertone to it. The rose flavor is very slight. Like sugarbloodsucker said, the lavender is very strong.

Steeped 7 minutes in 180 degree water.

Love this tea! It has such a warm cinnamony-vanilla flavor. You can even taste a hint of rum. It’s perfect on cold nights or after dinner with cream. I’d even venture to say this would be great with vanilla ice cream.

They’re not kidding about the umami with this one; it’s super-aromatic with a thick mouthfeel, and the best I can describe it is as bracing. Definitely not for those who prefer more delicate flavors, but I could see this being a lifesaver on a cold winter morning.

This has been one of my favorite winter harvest oolongs since i tried it in 2007.
Too bad I didn’t stock up on it before it sold out. Very easy to brew and lasts many infusions. The 2007 seemed a bit more balanced.

Prepared in a small glass teapot. Tea has rich, smoky flavor to the casual sip, followed by a distinct sweet after taste.

Enjoying my first cup. Very nice golden liquor. I was afraid of a strong peach flavor, but the product is a very delicate fruit taste. This will be a nice evening tea. Perhaps I’ll ice it when it warms up.

Something very artificial and bitter about it. I think it’s the taste of the blackberry leaves themselves I’m not liking. I’m usually all about blackberry tea, but not this one.

Simply amazing. I’ve found so many chai to be really heavy and sometimes too spicy… But this? Smooth, light and a perfect blend of spices. I really enjoyed this tea, like thoroughly.

I drank this tonight and enjoyed it greatly. It is a nice drink to settle down with

I really prefer this iced on a super hot day as it just totally refreshes my entire being. However, it’s comforting as a hot tea and also very good for studying.

I bought this mostly because I like tisanes and teas with hibiscus, rosehips, and orange in them. This one doesn’t disappoint. I can actually drink it without choking, LOL. And no caffeine so won’t be a bad choice for nighttime drinking.

Again in the Vermont stoneware! Perfect for after a salami sandwich + Rice Krispie treat :9

Was in the mood for something quick and sweet.

I love persimmons, so I had to buy this even though it’s made from persimmon leaves and not the fruit. When you open the package, it smells like a greenhouse or a botanical garden. A nice smell, but not necessarily what I want in a tea.
I accidentally brewed it for several minutes longer than intended, but that was probably for the best since the last time I made it I didn’t think it tasted like much of anything. This time it actually has a taste, if not an overwhelming one. It tastes pretty leafy and green, with maybe a tiny hint of fruitiness. It’s not an exciting tea, but it’s not bad.

You really can smell the lapsang; this tea smells almost like a campfire. The flavour is much more subtle and complex, though, and the tea has a lovely golden colour. I need a few more cups to be convinced, but I enjoyed this first one. It would indeed follow vodka nicely.