Reviews of Teas & Herbal Teas
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Blacksmith Blend from The Tea Smith
Style: Black Tea – Region: Blend87 / 100 Aroma: 9/10 Flavor: 4/5 Value: 4/5
Oct. 26th, 2010
Some teas are elusive and this is certainly one. I cannot pin down what it tastes like, but it is delicious. The aroma is easy - woody, leathery, tobacco, all dark and sweet. The tea is lighter somehow, but with a good body that is smooth as can be. A drawing room blacksmith who still has the tang of the smithy abou...
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South of the Border Chocolate Tea from The Tea Smith
Style: Flavored Black Tea – Region: Blend90 / 100 Aroma: 8/10 Flavor: 5/5 Value: 5/5
Oct. 26th, 2010
This is a really satisfying winter tea. I brew it for about 4 minutes with boiling water. At first you taste the mild chocolate and good tea base and wonder where the chilis is, but then your moth warms, as does your tum and you think, aah, that's really nice. The tea is a good base and the rest just adds to the fee...
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Golden Osmanthus Oolong (Huang Jin Gui) traditional style from Life in Teacup
Style: Golden Osmanthus – Region: Anxi, Fujian, China83 / 100 Aroma: 8/10 Flavor: 5/5 Value: 4/5
Oct. 26th, 2010
I am still feeling my way with Oolongs, so I followed Directions and brewed this at about 205 for about 2 minutes. There was a light flowery scent that flowed right into a soft flowery taste, that just skims over your tongue. I want to experiment with different times and temps to see how that might change.
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Hu-Kwa Tea from Mark T. Wendell
Style: Lapsang Souchong – Region: Taiwan / Formosa100 / 100 Aroma: 10/10 Flavor: 5/5 Value: 5/5
Oct. 26th, 2010
The "Ne plus ultra" of Lapsang Souchongs. The high bar for all others. It is superb. Yes, it is smokey - that's what a LS is, but this has a sweet note to the aroma and that carries through into the tea, which is rich and smooth and mellow. It also keeps well. I have some I have had for 4 years and it is still won...
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Honey n' Cream (???) from Assam Tea Company
Style: Assam – Region: Assam, India77 / 100 Aroma: 7/10 Flavor: 4/5 Value: 4/5
Oct. 26th, 2010
Yum, what a nice tea. Be sure to brew for just 3 minutes. It is very smooth, with hints of nuts and fruit, along with a good bit of sweetness. There's a little bite at the end to ground it. Very good tea
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Fruity Apricot from Assam Tea Company
Style: Fruit Black Tea – Region: ?????70 / 100 Aroma: 9/10 Flavor: 3/5 Value: 3/5
Oct. 26th, 2010
Not the best Assam I have had. The apricot is very much to the fore and has a hint of bubblegum
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Darjeeling Vidyaranya Black Tea from Teavana
Style: Darjeeling First Flush – Region: Darjeeling, India40 / 100 Aroma: 4/10 Flavor: 2/5 Value: 2/5
Oct. 26th, 2010
You need to treat this one as a green and only brew it for 2 minutes. I was not impressed with it hot, but as a cold-brewed tea in the fridge for 5 hours, it was lovely, with a full mouth feel and a somewhat nutty, malty flavor. Still, nothing distict about it and I won't get it again. I find many first flush Darjee...
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Ceciliyan Estate FBOPF Ex. Spl. from Upton Tea Imports
Style: Ceylon Black Tea – Region: Ratnapura, Sri Lanka63 / 100 Aroma: 5/10 Flavor: 3/5 Value: 4/5
Oct. 26th, 2010
Tiny leaves with abundant gold buds. By itself it was only a so-so tea, but with the addition of milk it took a huge leap forward into being very, very good, with a hint of malt on top of a solid dry oak leaf and floral note. The difference was truly amazing. and worthy of the Ex. Spl designation. I would recommend ...
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Golden Bi Luo from Chicago Tea Garden
Style: Yunnan Gold – Region: Yunnan, China87 / 100 Aroma: 9/10 Flavor: 5/5 Value: 4/5
Oct. 26th, 2010
Huh, a black tea made in the style of a green. How 'bout that? The leaves have been hand-rolled in a heated wok so they seem to be like Bi Luo Chun - Green Snail Spring. This lovely gold dust [from the golden bud hairs] covered tea comes from Yunnan Province, China and tastes much like a usual Yunnan, woodsy, a tad...
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Lilac Bouquet Tea from Simpson & Vail
Style: Flavored Black Tea – Region: Blend83 / 100 Aroma: 9/10 Flavor: 4/5 Value: 5/5
Oct. 26th, 2010
This is definitely not a tea for everyone. I am surprised that I like it, as I am not too fond of most flavored teas. However, this smells like lilacs and I suppose, tastes like them. It is very flowery, but not at all perfumey or overly sweet or cloying. It is very well done and would be an interesting "second" te...
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Wild Orange Pu-erh from Chicago Tea Garden
Style: Flavored Pu-erh – Region: China70 / 100 Aroma: 6/10 Flavor: 4/5 Value: 3/5
Oct. 23rd, 2010
I had only had pu-erh once before and thought it was ok, but nothing to get excited about. This didn't really change my mind, but I found it to have an intriguing earthy smell and taste, set off well by putting some skin in to brew with it. Mine didn't have a zesty orange taste, but was rather a pleasant, mild, smoot...
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Rose Kissed Jasmine from Simpson & Vail
Style: Flavored Green Tea – Region: Blend93 / 100 Aroma: 10/10 Flavor: 5/5 Value: 4/5
Oct. 23rd, 2010
Oh bliss, oh joy, this smells just like the shrub Philadelphius or Mock Orange. It is delicate but so lovely. Don;t brew too long, 2 minutes is plenty, or it's nasty bitter and don't buy more than you'll use up quickly as the rose tends to disappear, but it is worth it while it lasts
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Victorian Earl Grey Tea from Simpson & Vail
Style: Flavored Black Tea – Region: Blend87 / 100 Aroma: 8/10 Flavor: 4/5 Value: 5/5
Oct. 23rd, 2010
Ya gotta love lavender and Earl Gray to love this, but it is the BEST I have ever had in this category. Make it a tad on the weak side if it is new, if you've had it awhile, put in a bit extra. Wonderful stuff.
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Naturally Decaffeinated Tea from Red Rose Tea
Style: Black Tea – Region: Blend47 / 100 Aroma: 3/10 Flavor: 3/5 Value: 3/5
Oct. 23rd, 2010
I've only had this once and I was surprised it was as good as it was. I usually just drink an herbal if I want a tea in the pm, but I may actually buy some.
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Original (Black Tea) from Red Rose Tea
Style: Black Tea – Region: Blend57 / 100 Aroma: 4/10 Flavor: 3/5 Value: 4/5
Oct. 23rd, 2010
I'm not a great fan of grocery store tea and PG Tips is my go to for bags, but I gotta say that this is just fine, especially at a friend's house. It just says "warm, comfy, at home"
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Keemun (Qimen) Black Tea Grade II from Life in Teacup
Style: Keemun – Region: Anhui, China73 / 100 Aroma: 6/10 Flavor: 4/5 Value: 4/5
Oct. 23rd, 2010
In spite of this not being the top grade, it is a wonderful tea, a bit - very tiny bit - smokey, but winey and deep, with some roasted overtones. Very satisfying.
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Premium Russian Tea from Czar Nikolas II Russian Tea
Style: Flavored Black Tea – Region: ?????87 / 100 Aroma: 8/10 Flavor: 5/5 Value: 5/5
Oct. 23rd, 2010
I've only had one pot of this, but was it super! Very Russian, by which I mean it had a certain heaviness that makes you think of old incense, but neither smells not tastes like incense. You can get it on Amazon and it is really worth it.
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Earl Grey from Bentley's Tea
Style: Earl Grey Tea – Region: Blend63 / 100 Aroma: 6/10 Flavor: 4/5 Value: 3/5
Oct. 23rd, 2010
For tea bag tea, this was quite nice. A fine, middle of the road Earl Gray.It was not too strong or too perfumey, probably one to turn to when you just want something pleasant
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Tilleul (Loose) from Harney and Sons
Style: Herbal Tea – Region: France80 / 100 Aroma: 8/10 Flavor: 4/5 Value: 4/5
Oct. 4th, 2010
I've only had this loose. It comes from France and is the essence of light floral woods. I like to drink just because it is so sweet and delicate and reminds me of French and Austrian gardens in the spring. Don't just save it for tummy troubles, but enjoy it as a pleasant soothing quiet spot in your day.
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Peaches & Ginger (Teabag) from Harney and Sons
Style: Flavored Black Tea – Region: Blend80 / 100 Aroma: 7/10 Flavor: 4/5 Value: 5/5
Oct. 4th, 2010
Harney is one of my favorite companies, as their tea is always of excellent quality. This is a good example, as the tea tastes of freshripe peaches with a nicely balance ginger zing. It is lovely iced and a bit of sugar, while not necessary, brings out the peach even more.
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Yorkshire Gold from Yorkshire Tea
Style: Black Tea – Region: Blend67 / 100 Aroma: 7/10 Flavor: 3/5 Value: 4/5
Oct. 4th, 2010
This is a very straightforward English tea. Not a lot of nuances, but no nonsense either. It is assuredly malty and strong, just how I like my black teas. Ideal for mornings, when you don't want to think about what to make, just do it. Ideal for the cream and sugar crowd, in fact, I think it is best with a bit of cr...
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Snowflake on Green Lake (Bi Tan Piao Xue) Jasmine Green from Life in Teacup
Style: Jasmine Tea – Region: Sichuan, China100 / 100 Aroma: 10/10 Flavor: 5/5 Value: 5/5
Oct. 4th, 2010
I can't say enough good about this tea. It is lovely to look at, to smell and to taste. An absolutely superb jasmine, well worth every penny you spend on it. It is delicate, but gives a full mouth feel. The scent is easily the best, as is the taste and I do love Jasmine teas.
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Blackberry & Elderflower Tea Bags from Taylors of Harrogate
Style: Herbal Tea – Region: Blend73 / 100 Aroma: 7/10 Flavor: 4/5 Value: 4/5
Oct. 4th, 2010
I'm not a huge fan of herbal teas, but this is so delightful smelling and tasting that I really liked it. I have a thing for elderberries, either in flower or berry and I found this combo to bring out the best of both. I didn't try it iced, but I think it would be wonderful on a hot summer day.
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Prince of Wales from Twinings
Style: Black Tea – Region: China53 / 100 Aroma: 7/10 Flavor: 3/5 Value: 2/5
Sep. 30th, 2010
Phooey. This used to my standard for judging Prince of Wales, which is one of my many favorites. However, in the last year or so, the quality has tanked. This makes me very unhappy, as I now have to search out a new standard. Maybe it's just the difficult years tea producers have had recently. I hope so. Otherwis...
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Devonshire Earl Grey from Upton Tea Imports
Style: Earl Grey Tea – Region: Blend93 / 100 Aroma: 9/10 Flavor: 5/5 Value: 5/5
Jul. 25th, 2010
This is the newest of Upton's Earl Greys. It has a floral, sweet scent, with a touch of Juicy Fruit gum. This carries through into the taste, but the bergamot increases here, so you are left with a very pleasant cup. They add a bit of lemon or peel to the blend, which deepens the tea. I particularly like it blended...
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