35 Tasting Notes

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I usually don’t enjoy “dessert” teas, but the second steep of my first brew of this was wonderful and I LOVED it. It really tasted creamy and caramelly (if that’s a word). My taste buds were so happy and craving more of that sweet stuff. Subsequent steeps have not been as successful. Directions say 5 minutes, but perhaps longer is the answer? I’m not sure. (It’s 70/30 that I would order more of this.)

Preparation
Boiling 5 min, 0 sec

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83

At the first couple of sips, I was ho-hum about this tea, but by the time I got to the end of the cup, I was loving it. The spearmint comes through on a nice subtle level and mixes well with the rooibos, hibiscus, and elderberries. I found a longer steeping time (7 1/2 minutes) better than 5 min.
Would I purchase this again? I would say . . . 50/50.

Preparation
Boiling 7 min, 30 sec

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97
drank Blueberry Merlot by Tea Forte
35 tasting notes

This is a tea where after I downed my sample, I knew I had to get more. It is so rich in taste and smells so good, almost like you would expect for something with the word “blueberry” in the name. I would describe it as “heavy” and “filling” as well as luxurious for your taste buds. (I finished my canister and will definitely buy more.)

Preparation
5 min, 0 sec

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97

I really loved this tea. Perhaps it is the cinnamon. (Yes, it must be the cinnamon!) Add that to wonderful rooibos and I’m sold. I found a longer steep time slightly better. With my usual dash of sugar – Yummy. (I will buy more of this.)

Preparation
8 min or more
MelissaTea

Too bad it’s been d/c’d. I’ve been looking for a substitute but nothing will be quite like the original!

Whispering Pines Tea Company

You might like Ginger Snap, which is what this was replaced with. :) http://whisperingpinestea.com/ginger-snap.html

Whispering Pines Tea Company

And also, all discontinued blends are available as special order if you REALLY want them!

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57

This is one of my first oolong teas (and my first tasting note). I prepared this according to directions and added a bit of sugar. It was “okay”, but seemed to have a bit of a metalic taste. Perhaps it was just me or maybe it’s been in the tin too long. However, by the end of the cup I was enjoying it and I even steeped another. I didn’t detect any orchid in flavor and I don’t recall an orchid smell.

Preparation
195 °F / 90 °C 4 min, 45 sec

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This is my cat, Morgan, and a teapot my brother gave me for Christmas in 1995. I put yogurt on the tea pot to try to get my cat to lick it for the picture, but she was more interested in seeing what was on my fingers.
My brother had his friend make the teapot for me while he was at college. It has sustained many moves and two children without injury. It is very dear to me and I love it.
I am over a year into my most “serious” tea journey to date and loving my discoveries.
(Update: We had to put Morgan down at the beginning of February 2014. She was a lovely cat.
We adopted two male Tuxedo cats who have been part of the family for the past 8 years.)

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