31 Tasting Notes

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This tea had such a nutty roasted aroma that I was almost taken aback by the tangy tannins that hit me on the first sip. Was pleased when it mellowed into a malty finish, and actually find the tea as a whole to be quite enjoyable. A nice, medium bodied tea, but the tannins give a little pucker that I almost found refreshing on a warm day. 7.5/10

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70
drank Obukucha by Steepster
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Very mild and light tea. Some savory avocado flavors in the front, refreshing cucumber in the finish. I found the delicate nori aroma very pleasant. Nice tea for a warm spring or summer day. Not a challenging or complex tea, but enjoyable in its simplicity. 7/10

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drank Organic Long Jing by Steepster
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Very mild green tea with a nice balance of roasted flavors and fresh green notes. Nice finishing sweetness adds to a very easy to drink flavor profile. Very sweet, nutty aroma which is echoed in the faint almond aftertaste. A nice warm-weather tea. 8/10

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85
drank Da Hong Pao Red Robe by Steepster
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Very flavorful, earthy tea. Tobacco notes with tangy tannins, warm sweetness with mild spice. Nutty aroma is soothing and comforting, perfect for a rainy day. Can’t wait to have the other sample when we have another cold snap. 8.5/10, would recommend and drink again.

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70

Subtle green and woodsy flavors with a bold milky aroma. I liked the sweetness on the nose, but the flavor profile was so timid compared to the aroma that I just wanted something more bold. Pleasant grassy green notes at the front, with subtle milky undertones that linger. Warming tea, nice for the wet weather outside. 7/10, would drink again.

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65
drank Red Jade by Eco-Cha Artisan Teas
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Mildly spicy, fairly full-bodied tea. Definite notes of clove, but other flavors fairly muted. Almost had a chai-like aspect to it, but not overpoweringly so. Very comforting and warming flavors, but not a terribly complex tea. Would be great to warm up on a very cold day. 6.5/10, wish it had slightly more interesting flavors, but would drink again.

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drank Karigane #22 by Kettl
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Beautiful green tea. Perfectly balanced roasted notes and fresh, green flavors, mild enough to definitely be green but bold enough that I would be comfortable pairing it with a sushi dinner as well as enjoying it on its own. Zero bitterness, just fresh, comfortable flavors. 9/10, would recommend and drink again.

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drank Golden Yunnan by In Pursuit of Tea
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Disappointed by the lack of depth in this tea. I was expecting more forward flavors, but really all I got was a trace of tannin and a thought of smokiness in the aftertaste. Tasted a bit mass-market to me, don’t know if I would seek out again. 3.5/10, may drink again because I have another sample, but would not recommend.

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65

Very mild, with almost a milky flavor. Light- to medium-bodied, but kindof one-note to me, didn’t taste or smell the florals that were described. Fine flavor, just a bit one-note for me. 6.5/10, would drink again, just a bit boring compared to some other teas.

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90

Full bodied flavor, was surprised based on the light color of the tea. Naturally sweet, with deep notes of dried fruit and brown sugar. Very comforting, warming winter tea. Almost no tannic flavors. I enjoyed this tea very much. 9/10

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