Reviews of Teas & Herbal Teas from Samovar Tea Lounge
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Organic Ryokucha Green Tea from Samovar Tea Lounge
Style: Genmaicha – Region: Japan80 / 100 Aroma: 8/10 Flavor: 5/5 Value: 2/5
Mar. 13th, 2014
This tea really grew on me, and by the end I adored it. The sample I got - which was enough for one cup - suggested brewing it very quickly, just 30-45 seconds, with water just below the boiling point. In retrospect I think that following those instructions would have worked out well, but I'm paranoid about using water...
Read Full ReviewOrganic Ryokucha Green Tea from Samovar Tea Lounge
Style: Genmaicha – Region: Japan73 / 100 Aroma: 8/10 Flavor: 4/5 Value: 2/5
Sep. 26th, 2013
Dry leaf has a potent, cereal-like aroma.
First infusion brews a hazy, pale golden cup...it almost looks like there's a tiny bit of iridescent dust on top of the tea's surface.
Flavor is mild but delightful...sweet, crisp, and with a hint of a fruitiness that I can only describe as reminiscent of cola. It sort o...
Breakfast Blend Organic Black Tea from Samovar Tea Lounge
Style: Black Tea – Region: Blend83 / 100 Aroma: 8/10 Flavor: 5/5 Value: 4/5
Oct. 20th, 2011
Nice smooth, full bodied, malty, and a light briskness. Reminds me very much of Rishi Tea's Golden Yunnan Organic Black Tea, but a bit lighter on peppery tones. It is a beautiful blend of Dian Hong style tea (see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dian_hong_tea) mixing whole leaf top-quality tea and a high content of fine go...
Read Full ReviewAncient Gold Organic Black Tea from Samovar Tea Lounge
Style: Yunnan Gold – Region: Yunnan, China90 / 100 Aroma: 9/10 Flavor: 5/5 Value: 4/5
Oct. 15th, 2011
Jingmai Mountain produces some amazing teas, and this one from Samovar is no exception. They are right on the money when they describe the taste and aroma as: "Deep and malty with hints of baked, bittersweet chocolate and raisin sugar. Lightly roasted body with a slightly sweet finish."
Optimal brewing is with sprin...
Russian Blend Black Tea from Samovar Tea Lounge
Style: Russian Caravan – Region: Blend80 / 100 Aroma: 8/10 Flavor: 4/5 Value: 4/5
Sep. 22nd, 2011
This is one of the most unusual "Russian Caravan" type teas I have ever had the pleasure of tasting. Its name originates from the 18th century camel caravans that facilitated the transcontinental tea trade from tea-producing areas (namely India, Ceylon and China) to Europe via Russia. Although it is primarily considere...
Read Full ReviewBlood Orange Pu-erh from Samovar Tea Lounge
Style: Flavored Pu-erh – Region: Blend100 / 100 Aroma: 10/10 Flavor: 5/5 Value: 5/5
Jun. 8th, 2010
Blood orange anything is delicious, but Samovar really got this tea right. An earthy aroma with a hint of citrus reminds you of a dark chocolate orange. Add a cube of sugar or agave to this tea to really bring out the orange taste.
Read Full ReviewMaiden's Ecstasy Pu-erh from Samovar Tea Lounge
Style: Pu-erh Tea – Region: Yunnan, China90 / 100 Aroma: 10/10 Flavor: 4/5 Value: 4/5
Jun. 8th, 2010
Pu-erh teas are like drinking the earth - sounds kind of gross, but it is surprisingly delicious and relaxing. I like this particular pu-erh because it has a hint of sweetness which is a nice juxtaposition to its earthy aroma. This is a heavy tea, I would drink it with sweets or a light salad.
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