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This oolong is very green. In a good way.
The mouthfeel is creamy, and it’s got a nice floral after-taste.

The only thing I don’t like too much about this tea is that it doesn’t smell as luscious as other oolong teas.

Otherwise, good tea!

Needed something to break in my new teapot. Wanted something light, with no caffeine, and a lot of vitamin C (since I’m trying to not succumb to this head cold). Decided to go with this one. It’s perfect for tonight. Warm, refreshing, and won’t keep me up too late.

Just tried a tea I haven’t had in 3 months, and I’m finding it a lot better than the last time I drank it. I still won’t buy it again, but it’s definitely tastier than I originally thought it was. This time I can taste the pu-erh in the tea a lot more strongly (because I know what I’m tasting for, I think).

This tea is still good when steeped incorrectly.

I got this tea as part of my Fine Tea sampler from SpecialTeas. The label on the bag said it was a black tea to be steeped at a boil for three minutes. But I knew that was wierd even before I opened the bag. All the other little pouches seemed about half full with their 1 oz of tea. This was completely full of tea. And opening it, it seemed very… fluffy.

But I followed the directions and got some decent tea but it was REALLY light.

Then, thinking something was just wierd I checked the site. Oh hey look! It’s a green tea, to be brewed at 170, not boiling.

Facepalm.

But, the last cuppa wasn’t bad. This new cuppa on the second steep is better, and feels more right, but it’s nice to know this is a forgiving tea.

I’ll review and rate the tea as it’s meant to be enjoyed later. Right now I have to update my label on my jar!

I’ll do a full tasting note later, but I got to try this tea today! A&D also has damn fine shipping as well as damn fine tea, so it arrived on Saturday. I didn’t find the box until Sunday evening (oops!) and then tried it this morning.

Nice, smooth, and flavorful. Not too powerful. I can see myself enjoying this tea a lot!

Lazy Sunday in front of the computer – this is exactly what I needed. YUM.

Num. This is a nice, light, yummy tea.

We came home early, due to the snow, so that means I can have some non-decaf tea! (I limit caffenated tea to work or on the weekends so I can actually sleep).

Asking the hubby what he wanted, he wanted Golden Monkey. Possibly so he could make monkey noises as I brewed it, but also likely because we both like this one.

It’s not a heavy tea, and today I tried it with milk and sugar, and it’s downright fruity. I can taste the cocoa notes as well.

This is the last from my sampler pack. I will likely order more once the tea shelf isn’t stuffed to the gills.

I am finding this a passible Earl Grey, but nothing stunning. There is a little bitter note behind the tea, but overall it’s like a standard Earl Grey. I prefer other Earl Grey blends, but this is here now, and is getting me through the afternoon.

My last of this sample – so sad. I really love this tea. Creamy, flavorful, and a sweet fruity smell. Nom, nom, nom.

I want to wax poetical about this tea, but I’m not feeling verbose today. Good tea tho.