270 Tasting Notes

drank 1989 Suncha Blend by Butiki Teas
270 tasting notes

I am certain that I didn’t catch the “about 1 tablespoon” the last time I brewed this. Whoops. So this time it is 1 TABLEspoon in 8 oz. Making it this way definitely makes the liquid seem thicker. I also believe the only taste I am getting out of it today is smoke. The back of the sip reminds me a bit of the scent of the sauna but not as much as I remember from my first cup of this. This one is growing on me and I may save a bit for when I purchase a gaiwan.

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Last night my father appeared over my shoulder, “You’re looking at tea?! You have tea all over the place!” If only he knew how I envied the stash of many of them members of this site ;)

I am off to a late start to this labor day weekend. I have a list I made of teas to drink this weekend, I don’t know now if I’ll get to all of them with waking up three hours later than planned. This one was at the top of said list as I made it for a work morning and wanted to be sure to fully review and appreciate it. I liked this better at the 2 minute steep time, today was 3 minutes and the black tea taste took over the cup a bit too much for my true liking. I still finished the cup, but I would have preferred to have more of a balance with the maple flavor.

Preparation
Boiling 3 min, 0 sec 2 tsp 16 OZ / 473 ML
Nicole

Looking at tea and making up orders is free until you hit submit. ;)

Kayla

Exactly ;)

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Just because I’m still finding my taste buds for black teas (even though they most often have the fun flavors!), I steeped this for 3 instead of the recommended 4 minutes. Added sugar on my way to work, it didn’t help. This one isn’t for me. I am very happy I was able to try it though. Thanks again TeaNTees :)

Preparation
Boiling 3 min, 0 sec 2 tsp 16 OZ / 473 ML

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drank Vanilla Velvet by Teajo Teas
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I was really excited for this one! I was thinking it was going to be creamy and vanilla-y. Instead I am getting a fruit flavor? After looking at the ingredients, it’s gogiberry, interesting.

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This was yummy! Made it on my way out the door to work! I’ll have to have it this weekend to fully review it :)

Preparation
Boiling 2 min, 0 sec 2 tsp 16 OZ / 473 ML

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drank Golden Honey Dew by Lupicia
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Thanks to TeaNTees I have another sample of this. Thank you! I keep planning a Lupicia order but then the responsibilities of adult life take precedence.

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TeaNTees

Yay! I’m so glad they have arrived safely! :)

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drank 1989 Suncha Blend by Butiki Teas
270 tasting notes

I almost got called (texted?) into work today. I said no due to the want of trying the few teas in my stash that I haven’t gotten to and in the hope of sipping some of said stash down.

The dry leaf smells a bit like camp, like a mix between the scent of a campfire and the sauna. But there is something else on top of that smell that I cannot place. I am likely doing this tea a disservice by using a gravity steeper when the directions indicate to “Gonfu brew for best results.” The only thing I get from the first few sips is smoke. It feels almost heavy in my mouth, in a nice way. It is growing on me and I think this would be great for a cooler fall day.

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Preparation
Boiling 2 min, 0 sec 2 tsp 16 OZ / 473 ML
Nicole

Blowing off work for tea. You are my hero.

Kayla

Lol! I knew I would just be “extra” since I wasn’t originally scheduled!

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This brewed up lighter than I expected for a black tea. The first sips taste like the usual harsh black tea to me. After several sips, it softens up. I think I am getting floral notes.

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Preparation
Boiling 3 min, 0 sec 3 tsp 16 OZ / 473 ML

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drank Random Steepings by Various Artists
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Drinking one of my oldest herbals tonight, Honeybush and Rooibos that I picked up on my Swaziland trip. I cannot believe that was 8 months ago already. Regardless, this one is perfect for when I want something simple. I still like it best with some honey added :)

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It’s been so long since I’ve had this one. It is now one of my two oldest black teas! Last time it wasn’t strong enough, this time I think it’s too strong. Added sweetener again, it helped but this still isn’t my favorite. I have over an ounce of this one left, is there anyone out there who would like to have it in their stash?

Preparation
Boiling 4 min, 0 sec 3 tsp 16 OZ / 473 ML

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