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80
drank Himalayan Shila Black by TeaSource
115 tasting notes

This Napali tea is a complex tea. It’s a first flush which means the leaf was picked early in the season. The leaf is whole and large but being a 1st flush large means young new leaf which isn’t huge. Usually first flush teas tend to be on the greenish color side of the spectrum. This however is a mostly dark brown/black color with a hint of dark green mixed in. The leaf has a kinky twist and some occasional tip colored leaf thrown in.

The brew is a golden color. The aroma has a vegetal quality to it, which makes sense given its flush. After my 2.5 min steep the leaves had uncurled and were a greenish brown color. You could then see the wholeness of the leaf.

The flavor is similar to a darjeeling but is complex in nature, with notes of fruit and nut and some muscatel. It’s from a high elevation growing area so has smooth character. It’s a great change of pace and I enjoy this tea. I most likely will re-order when I run out. Another great tea from TeaSource!

Preparation
205 °F / 96 °C 2 min, 30 sec

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80
drank Himalayan Shila Black by TeaSource
115 tasting notes

My afternoon tea is this interesting tea from TeaSource. It’s a first flush black tea that’s got a slight vegetal flavor like a green tea yet it’s oxidized as a black tea. It’s has a pleasant flavor with fruity and honey notes that is rather enjoyable.

Preparation
205 °F / 96 °C 3 min, 0 sec

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80
drank Himalayan Shila Black by TeaSource
115 tasting notes

Got this new tea recently and find it has a rich and rather unique flavor. The unsteeped leaves are twisted and curled and have a dark greenish black appearance. The aroma is distinct and pleasant. The color of the brew is a light golden yellow. The leaves unfurl and reveal their long full leafs. They take on the appearance of an oolong tea. The taste is smooth with notes of fruit. It’s a delicious tea.

Preparation
205 °F / 96 °C 3 min, 0 sec
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80

Very sweet, light flavor. A great Chinese green tea.

Preparation
175 °F / 79 °C 2 min, 0 sec

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87

When someone mentions an Assam tea you think dark bold black tea with a malty rich brew and an astringent afterbite if you steeped it beyond 2-3 minutes. So this one will surprise you. It’s like a golden Yunnan tea. The leaf is long and twisted shades of yellow and black. The aroma has that light smokey flavor as does the brew. But don’t think Lapsang Souchong smokey. Like the golden yunnans it’s a suble nice flavoring along with the malty and spicey notes. This is a great tea. I highly recommend it as I enjoy my large mug this afternoon.

Preparation
205 °F / 96 °C 3 min, 0 sec

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87

This tea at first glance looks like a golden Yunnan. It’s got a similar aroma and flavor as well but its unique enough to be its own variety. It’s a very good flavor with the honey and spicey notes. The brew is a deep amber color and offers a bold cup.

Preparation
205 °F / 96 °C 4 min, 0 sec

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83

Warm and smooth with a good balance between tea, fruit, and floral flavors.

Preparation
Boiling 6 min, 0 sec

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94

I normally don’t like fruit flavored green teas, because the tea can’t stand up to the fruit, but this tea has a nice balance of strong sencha and cherry flavors.

Preparation
180 °F / 82 °C 4 min, 0 sec

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80

Clean, bright, and yes, a bit buttery with that special something good green oolongs have.

Preparation
200 °F / 93 °C 5 min, 0 sec

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88
drank Black Bud by TeaSource
115 tasting notes

This morning’s work tea is this nice golden tea from Hunan province of China. It’s slightly twisted leaf is on the longer side and is colored mustard yellow, dark green and black. It is like a golden yunnan tea, and has the hint of smokiness in the aroma of the dry leaf and in the taste of the brew. The malty caramel-ish brew is very good. This is highly recommended for those liking this variety of tea.

Preparation
205 °F / 96 °C 3 min, 0 sec

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88
drank Black Bud by TeaSource
115 tasting notes

This wonderful China tea has a flavor similar to a golden Yunnan black tea. It has that great caramel-y taste that is smooth and bold. I enjoy golden Yunnans so this one is an excellent contender and highly recommended.

Preparation
205 °F / 96 °C 3 min, 0 sec

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75

I bought it because it is organic. I still prefer Welsh Morning over this, but W.M. doesn’t come in an organic version.

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75
drank Silver Needles by TeaSource
162 tasting notes

Different from other Silver Needle teas I’ve had. This one was ever so slightly grassy and not as sweet as others. Enjoyed two steeping with the 2nd one bringing out a surprising similarity to gunpowder green without the the green taste.

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75

If a tea can be adorable, this is it. I love it!

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75

Enhancing my work morning with this nice assam black tea.

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75

A good assam, not quite as good IMHO as the Satrupa Estate or Special Reserve from TeaSource.com.

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75
drank Prairie Passion by TeaSource
21 tasting notes

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90
drank TeaSource Gold by TeaSource
21 tasting notes

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75
drank Welsh Morning by TeaSource
5 tasting notes

This is my tea of choice for breakfast right now, until I get some German Breakfast or Abbot’s Blend.

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75
drank Welsh Morning by TeaSource
5 tasting notes

One of my two favorite morning blends.

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87
drank Assam Panatola Estate by TeaSource
115 tasting notes

Did a taste test today with this tea plus 4 other assam teas. This one came out #1 ahead of TeaSource’s Ramanugger, InfusionOfTeas Halmari, SpecialTeas Rembeng and Adagio’s Melody. This is an excellent assam tea, with malty and caramel notes and smooth flavor without the astringency. I drink it black but with sweetener. I haven’t seen this one on the TeaSource.com web site in some time so I’m not sure if they will ever get it back in. A great Assam if they ever get it in again!

Preparation
Boiling 2 min, 30 sec

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87
drank Assam Panatola Estate by TeaSource
115 tasting notes

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87
drank Assam Panatola Estate by TeaSource
115 tasting notes

New package of this tea arrived the other day. This is a great assam at 2 min steep. No noticeable astringency, yet a bold and smooth malty taste. For a cold but clear sunny day this is a great wakeup tea! What a great start!

Preparation
205 °F / 96 °C 2 min, 0 sec

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