As much as I was looking forward to trying this little sample from beerandbeancurd, AJ seems to have an understanding of Earl Greys that necessitates getting to try this tea. That, and Whispering Pines is easily accessible for me in the States, so I gave this packet a good long sniff and taped it up with the ITCC Teas of Nepal box. Safe journeys, little golden Earl. May you enjoy, AJ :)

I’ve tried the ‘regular’ Earl Gold in the distant past and it was lovely. But this smelled divine. Just that whiff absolutely brightened my mood.

beerandbeancurd

Oh, you absolute gem of a meatsack. Godspeed, little snails.

ashmanra

What she said! ^

derk

beerandbeancurd, you vulgar poet <3

and ashmanra, in the words of Kiki when she wants to give me a hug: “C’mere, yeeewwww.” I re-read your note for this tea and against character, voluntarily put myself on a list. I hope the Notify function on WP’s site actually works!

gmathis

Y’all are a mess. (In my vernacular, that’s a compliment of the highest order, usually rendered to a group of 11-year-olds who have reduced me to tears laughing.)

ashmanra

It is back in stock! June 19, 2023.

beerandbeancurd

Guuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu!

derk

Thank you!

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beerandbeancurd

Oh, you absolute gem of a meatsack. Godspeed, little snails.

ashmanra

What she said! ^

derk

beerandbeancurd, you vulgar poet <3

and ashmanra, in the words of Kiki when she wants to give me a hug: “C’mere, yeeewwww.” I re-read your note for this tea and against character, voluntarily put myself on a list. I hope the Notify function on WP’s site actually works!

gmathis

Y’all are a mess. (In my vernacular, that’s a compliment of the highest order, usually rendered to a group of 11-year-olds who have reduced me to tears laughing.)

ashmanra

It is back in stock! June 19, 2023.

beerandbeancurd

Guuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu!

derk

Thank you!

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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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