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derk drank Wild Blueberry Tea by Georgian Tea 1847

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Looks like a black tea, almost tastes like a black tea.

Dry leaf is earthy and tangy with berry, maybe a hint of dill. I used a big pinch in a metal steeper that I use for herbals. Guessing 4 grams in a brand new mug who’s capacity I do not know. Brewed for howeverlong.

I can see where Courtney was coming from saying the tea smells like wet dog. And it’s not in a bad way! Clean, wet fur. Or human hair washed with a lemon shampoo. Potato peels definitely.

Taste is tart, lemon-citrusy and bright with earthy-vegetal mid/base. And here again I can see LuckyMe’s description of potato peels. Undertones of blueberry – like Trader Joe’s frozen boreal blueberries – and something redder which the vendor describes as hibiscus. I’ll roll with that. The mouthfeel is a treat – somewhat pectic like a runny unset jelly, not at all what I expected from an herbal tea! It does thin out as the tea cools.

I feel warm and relaxed. Interesting. I ate way too much cheese and bread today. This feels like it might help with digestion.

Feeling: acidic, good for many systems

Flavors: Acidic, Blueberry, Bright, Citrusy, Earthy, Hibiscus, Lemon, Potato, Tart, Vegetal, Viscous, Wet Dog

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205 °F / 96 °C

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Courtney
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Potato peels, love it.

Martin Bednář
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Oh dear. I guess I need to try it soon.

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Courtney
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Potato peels, love it.

Martin Bednář
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Oh dear. I guess I need to try it soon.

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This place, like the rest of the internet, is dead and overrun with bots. Yet I persist.

Eventual tea farmer. If you are a tea grower, want to grow your own plants or are simply curious, please follow me so we can chat.

I most enjoy loose-leaf, unflavored teas and tisanes. Teabags have their place. Some of my favorite teas have a profound effect on mind and body rather than having a specific flavor profile.

Favorite teas generally come from China (all provinces), Taiwan, India (Nilgiri and Manipur). Frequently enjoyed though less sipped are teas from Georgia, Japan, and Nepal. While I’m not actively on the hunt, a goal of mine is to try tea from every country that makes it available to the North American market. This is to gain a vague understanding of how Camellia sinensis performs in different climates. I realize that borders are arbitrary and some countries are huge with many climates and tea-growing regions.

I’m convinced European countries make the best herbal teas.

Personal Rating Scale:

100-90: A tea I can lose myself into. Something about it makes me slow down and appreciate not only the tea but all of life or a moment in time. If it’s a bagged or herbal tea, it’s of standout quality in comparison to similar items.

89-80: Fits my profile well enough to buy again.

79-70: Not a preferred tea. I might buy more or try a different harvest. Would gladly have a cup if offered.

69-60: Not necessarily a bad tea but one that I won’t buy again. Would have a cup if offered.

59-1: Lacking several elements, strangely clunky, possesses off flavor/aroma/texture or something about it makes me not want to finish.

Unrated: Haven’t made up my mind or some other reason. If it’s puerh, I likely think it needs more age.

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