424 Tasting Notes
I would like to officially recommend that the name of this tea be changed from “Syrupy Pumpkin Pancakes” to “Syrupy Pumpkin Pancakes OMG” because that is what I say every single time the name of the tea comes out of my mouth. I mean seriously – could that sound any more delicious?
Full review: https://tealover.net/2015/10/syrupy-pumpkin-pancakes/
I picked this one on a whim this morning. And, I am really enjoying it. I think the flavors pop more as the tea cools. I brewed it at 195 (I always do that or my teas are too hot to drink for too long in my travel mug) and it has cooled a bit from that. I get more pineapple than marshmallow – although it’s not a sharp pineapple flavor so it’s possible the marshmallow is showing up by making it softer.
sad that i either didn’t get this one for some reason or this was the one that sold out as i was placing my order. feel like it was the latter. :(
I still have some of the large size in this flavor, maybe a couple of pouches.
Oops – meant to post that as 52Teas. :)
haha it’s ok. Maybe that’s why i didn’t pick it up. large size = lots when factoring in the exchange, for an unknown tea. with any luck there will still be some by the time i get my samples and can try some out woot woot.
whispers do it…
lol us to cad exchange is terribad atm… + shipping = so expensive. currently sending things to my tea mule in the us
I got the PERFECT tea cup for this in the mail today, so I think a blog post might be in order soon.
ooooooooh exciting! moar cups!
I was enchanted when I received the samples from Terrace Bloom in the mail. They came in a handmade paper envelope tied with twine. The letter that came along with the envelope said that it was made by a group of villagers in Yunnan using traditional methods. They also sent another one and invited me to give to a friend. I gave it to my tea friend Stephanie. Off to a great start!
More here: http://bit.ly/1MfCrOK
AKA Dwelling sent me a sample of this tea to review. Thank you!
The smell of the dry leaf is almost overwhelmingly cinnamon. I was reminded of walking through stores where they sell cinnamon brooms – it was that potent. The brewed tea is a little less so, but still mostly a cinnamon flavor rather than black tea or orange. I don’t get orange at all. It’s not an unpleasant tea but probably not one I would reorder.
The dry leaves smelled so appeaing – like honey and flowers. The smell reminded me a little bit of a formosa oolong. The leaves are very long, twisted back on themselves, and look pretty oxidized for a first flush, with a color that has brown, gold and green mixed in.
I am having a little bit of a hard time describing the flavor, and the words that are coming to me are “high” and “clear” – which makes little sense. You can officially call me crazy now. The flavor is definitely light and subtle and might actually remind me of a formosa oolong in flavor as well due to the natural sweetness of the tea.
More at: https://tealover.net/2015/10/valley-of-tea-rohini-gem-darjeeling/
Random Steepings girl reporting in! Today I take another look at the Amoda Tea Box, and this month it features indigenous-owned company The Capilano!
https://tealover.net/2015/10/amoda-box-2/
It’s yet another subscription box review! Today I take a look at Teabook’s monthly tea service for people on the go.
https://tealover.net/2015/09/teabook-subscription/
Hmmm I am confused. What is the strainer for on the tumbler if they say to brew all teas grandpa style?
I guess to help keep the leaves out of your mouth. I found it all confusing.
Hmm, Teabook offered to send me a box as well. I hope I get the tumbler too – I really want to see how it holds up while I’m commuting on the train.
I definitely think you’ll get the tumbler.
Yay! :D
Today I take a look at month 2 of my Wicked Tea subscription, and try out their Cherry Rose White tea.
Queen of Random Steepings/subscription boxes reporting in! Today’s report is about the Bruu Gourmet Tea Club. I bet you haven’t heard of it, and you will wish you had.
https://tealover.net/2015/09/bruu-monthly-subscription-box/
Today on the blog I have fun with a Libre Loose Leaf Tea Tumbler!
https://tealover.net/2015/09/product-review-libre-loose-leaf-tea-glass/
awesome!!
It seems like everyone’s going on a Quarter to Tea binge today! I’m glad this one turned out well.
haha yeah i wanted to make sure i reviewed their samples as soon as possible in return for their generosity.
Second steep of this one now, it’s still awesome.
Mmm, this sounds seriously tasty!
Still waiting for my samples… Anticipation is building, though!
covers ears I’m not buying anymore tea, I’m not buying anymore tea…