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drank Eyes of Green by The Silk Tea Co.
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I finally got my hands on Silk Tea Co. teas. I got this and On the Rocks. and even got a free sample of the strawberry vanilla rooibos blend offered. Nice!

I have quite a few lemon teas already since I basically got some at Roswell’s suggestion lol, but this one what I hope a lemon creme tea tastes like. I’ve had two cups of it so far, and it’s really well balanced. The smell is decadent like a fancy dessert, or a panna cotta style one with nutty undertones. I could smell this stuff for hours- almond, vanilla, lemon, and pistachio all in one. The taste is much the same in steep one and two so far. 2 minutes, and just under 3 minutes. I’m actually surprised that I got the pistachio at all. Some of it is highlighted because of the almond notes, but I get them pretty clearly. Sometimes, I think of spumoni with this blend. There are certain similarities to the Spumoni Quarter to tea blend actually, but this one is still primarily a lemon creme/custard style flavor.

I also really like the inclusion of cardamom in this one. Cardamom is one of my favorite spices, but it’s a make or break spice in a lot of teas. This one serves to sweeten up the tea and accent the nutty tone and vanilla. It’s not obvious, and it beefs up the vanilla into the nutty finish. I’m impressed with that.

I’m curious about this one as an iced tea, but I definitely do not regretting getting this one. It’s nice for the summer despite the heat, and I’m enjoying it hot. I can see rating this one higher in the future. For now, I’m fairly happy with it. It’s one of the few pistachio teas or almond teas that has not disappointed me. I also think the black and green teas balance each other out.

Flavors: Almond, Bergamot, Cardamom, Cream, Creamy, Custard, Green, Lemon, Pistachio, Vanilla

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tea-sipper
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Thanks for mentioning A Quarter to Tea’s Spumoni! That was one of my faves.

ashmanra
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This sounds a lot like Lemon Biscotti from Tin Roof Teas, which is the same as Almond Lemon Pancotta (I think that’s the name) from…Ann Marie’s Teas? Again, not sure of the name! But both are on Steepster.

ashmanra
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Not the same, though, as those two don’t contain green tea.

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tea-sipper
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Thanks for mentioning A Quarter to Tea’s Spumoni! That was one of my faves.

ashmanra
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This sounds a lot like Lemon Biscotti from Tin Roof Teas, which is the same as Almond Lemon Pancotta (I think that’s the name) from…Ann Marie’s Teas? Again, not sure of the name! But both are on Steepster.

ashmanra
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Not the same, though, as those two don’t contain green tea.

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First Off, Current Targets:

Whispering Pines Alice
Good Luxurious Work Teas
Wang Family’s Jasmine Shanlinxi
Spring, Winter Taiwan High Mountain Oolongs

Dislikes: Heavy Tannin, Astringency, Bitterness, or Fake Flavor, Overly herby herbal or aged teas

Picky with: Higher Oxidation Oolongs, Red Oolongs (Some I love, others give me headaches or are almost too sweet), Mint Teas

Currently, my stash is overflowing. Among my favorites are What-Cha’s Lishan Black, Amber Gaba Oolong, Lishan Oolong, Qilan Oolong, White Rhino, Kenya Silver Needle, Tong Mu Lapsang Black (Unsmoked); Whispering Pines Alice, Taiwanese Assam, Wang’s Shanlinxi, Cuifeng, Dayuling, Jasmine Shan Lin Xi; Beautiful Taiwan Tea Co.“Old Style” Dong Ding, Mandala Milk Oolong; Paru’s Milk Oolong

Me:

I am an MSU graduate, and current alternative ed. high school social studies and history teacher. I formerly minored in anthropology, and I love Egyptian and classical history. I love to read, write, draw, paint, sculpt, fence(with a sword), practice calisthenics on rings, lift weights, workout, relax, and drink a cuppa tea…or twenty.

I’ve been drinking green and black teas ever since I was little living in Hawaii. Eastern Asian influence was prominent with my friends and where I grew up, so I’ve been exposed to some tea culture at a young age. I’ve come a long way since I began on steepster and now drink most teas gong fu, especially oolong. Any tea that is naturally creamy, fruity, or sweet without a lot of added flavoring ranks as a must have for me. I also love black teas and dark oolongs with the elusive “cocoa” note. My favorites are lighter Earl Greys, some white teas like What-Cha’s Kenyan offerings, most Hong-Cha’s, darker Darjeelings, almost anything from Nepal, Green Shan Lin Xi’s, and Greener Dong Dings. I’m in the process of trying Alishan’s. I also tend to really enjoy Yunnan Black or Red teas and white teas. I’m pickier with other teas like chamomile, green teas, and Masalas among several.

I used to give ratings, but now I only rate teas that have a strong impression on me. If I really like it, I’ll write it down.

I’ll enjoy a tea almost no matter what, even if the purpose is more medicinal, for it is my truest vice and addiction.

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