Reviews of Pure Tea (Camellia sinensis)
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Decaf Ceylon (Teabags) from Harney and Sons
Style: Ceylon Black Tea – Region: Sri Lanka / Ceylon20 / 100 Aroma: 2/10 Flavor: 1/5 Value: 1/5
Oct. 12th, 2026
I don't know what kind of process is used to make a decaf tea, but whatever it is it probably removes a significant amount of the flavor along with the caffeine. Why would anyone bother with decaffeinated tea? Wouldn't it be better to have a tisane or some other kind of beverage? This stuff did not taste bad, it jus...
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Irish Breakfast from Harney and Sons
Style: Irish Breakfast – Region: Assam, India50 / 100 Aroma: 8/10 Flavor: 2/5 Value: 3/5
Oct. 9th, 2026
I am surprised to see that this is an Assam, since it does not have much of the rich, malty flavor one finds in a good Assam. This tastes bland, but it does have a nice aroma, and it is available at a good price.
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English Breakfast Tea from New English Teas
Style: English Breakfast – Region: Blend76 / 100 Aroma: 6/10 Flavor: 5/5 Value: 4/5
Oct. 8th, 2026
This was the second tea I tried from a 72-bag (24 per type) multipack in a tin labeled "Traditional English Teas," purchased at a World Market. At first I thought that was the brand, but RateTea had no such thing. Closer look at the back/bottom revealed the actual maker. So, as the Dallas Cowboys quarterback often y...
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English Afternoon Tea from New English Teas
Style: Black Tea – Region: Blend70 / 100 Aroma: 6/10 Flavor: 4/5 Value: 4/5
Oct. 2nd, 2026
This was part of a three-tea assortment within a teal-colored tin (also pictured in the photo section) of "traditional English teas" that I got on sale at World Market. Even at normal prices, this came out to around 18ยข/bag, which is not too bad in this inflationary era, so I would rate the value fairly high unless q...
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Premium Green Tea from Stash Tea
Style: Green Tea – Region: Brazil76 / 100 Aroma: 8/10 Flavor: 4/5 Value: 4/5
Jul. 22nd, 2026
Here's another from this year's assortment of newly tried and/or reviewed teas procured at hotels and motels during typically extensive springtime travels. Stash is a common brand at a lot of chain hotels in the upper portion of the price/quality spectrum that still offers complimentary breakfast. This one came from ...
Read Full ReviewVictoria's Peak 2026 First Flush Darjeeling from Upton Tea Imports
Style: Darjeeling First Flush – Region: Darjeeling, India60 / 100 Aroma: 7/10 Flavor: 4/5 Value: 2/5
Jun. 12th, 2026
This is a light, pleasant tea. It is only my second time drinking a first flush release, and it seems located halfway between a green tea and a black tea. The taste is mild, with a gentle nip, and it goes well with a little milk. There is nothing wrong with it, but I was expecting more, since it is labelled and pric...
Read Full ReviewCastleton Estate 2025 Second Flush Darjeeling from Upton Tea Imports
Style: Darjeeling Black Tea – Region: Darjeeling, India55 / 100 Aroma: 6/10 Flavor: 3/5 Value: 3/5
Jun. 3rd, 2026
This is a pretty average, everyday Darjeeling. It has a mostly dry, woody flavor and aroma. Unlike many Darjeelings, it goes better with a little milk than with lemon and sugar. I wonder which tea estates are considered the best. So far Castleton is not getting me very excited.
Read Full ReviewMission Hill Estate 2025 First Flush Darjeeling from Upton Tea Imports
Style: Darjeeling First Flush – Region: Darjeeling, India50 / 100 Aroma: 6/10 Flavor: 3/5 Value: 1/5
May. 29th, 2026
This is a light, pleasant Darjeeling with a little peppery bite in the finish. The aroma is earthy and nice. It goes well with either milk or lemon and sugar. However, this tea is overpriced imho. My taste buds report that it is not greatly superior to an average Darjeeling, yet it costs twice as much.
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Kenya Kangaita Black FOP from Simpson & Vail
Style: Black Tea – Region: Kenya80 / 100 Aroma: 8/10 Flavor: 4/5 Value: 5/5
May. 20th, 2026
The aroma is mild. The liquor (5 min steep) is a medium brown, with a hint of red. Good flavor, no after taste. Very affordable, great value.
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Java Blend (Java BOP) from Upton Tea Imports
Style: Black Tea – Region: Indonesia60 / 100 Aroma: 6/10 Flavor: 3/5 Value: 4/5
May. 13th, 2026
The aroma is a mild fruit (peach) scent. The liquor (5 min steep) is deep brown. The flavor is mild, no sharp notes or after taste. Easy sipping tea, for anytime of the day.
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Tippy Yunnan China Black Tea from Simpson & Vail
Style: Yunnan Red – Region: Yunnan, China90 / 100 Aroma: 9/10 Flavor: 5/5 Value: 4/5
Apr. 15th, 2026
Great Yunnan aroma, with the expected spiciness. The liquor (5 min steep) is a dark brown. Flavor is a solid Yunnan, this would a be an easy sip all day tea.
Read Full ReviewMokalbari East Estate from Upton Tea Imports
Style: Assam – Region: Assam, India55 / 100 Aroma: 6/10 Flavor: 3/5 Value: 3/5
Mar. 12th, 2026
The aroma is mild, slight hint of fruit. The liquor (5 min steep) is a dark, coppery brown. Nothing outstanding, mild overall. Easy to sip all day.
Read Full ReviewJames Taylor Breakfast Blend from Upton Tea Imports
Style: Ceylon Black Tea – Region: Kandy, Sri Lanka90 / 100 Aroma: 9/10 Flavor: 5/5 Value: 5/5
Mar. 11th, 2026
Enjoyable Ceylon aroma. The liquor is amber (5 min steep). The flavor is a smooth Ceylon. No surprises. Wonderful tea. I will add this to my regular rotation.
Read Full ReviewPremium Bi Luo Chun from TeaVivre
Style: Green Tea – Region: China80 / 100 Aroma: 10/10 Flavor: 4/5 Value: 2/5
Feb. 25th, 2026
This is a very interesting tea; I don't think I have ever tasted anything quite like it before. The aroma is complex, and the flavor changes as it cools off. It starts out with a grain-like flavor and aroma, and eventually it tastes more peppery and beer-like, with a mild taste of hops. Good.
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Black Tea from Newman's Own Organics
Style: Black Tea – Region: Blend56 / 100 Aroma: 4/10 Flavor: 3/5 Value: 4/5
Feb. 19th, 2026
My version (with photo uploaded as of Feb. 2026) is just called "Organic Black Tea" with no "Royal" on the packaging. Presumably this is different from the "Royal Tea" depicted in another entry and in the previous photo for this tea. Or maybe not? Either way, it's truer to the name of this pre-existing listing, so h...
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Taiwan Jin Xuan Milk Oolong Tea from TeaVivre
Style: Milky Oolong – Region: Taiwan / Formosa60 / 100 Aroma: 6/10 Flavor: 3/5 Value: 3/5
Feb. 11th, 2026
The best feature of this oolong is its aroma, which has a bit of sandalwood incense in it. The flavor is bland at first, but gets better as it cools, and has a very light bite to it. For me there is just a dash of cream in the flavor. This is a pretty good tea overall, but it is nothing special.
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Yun Nan Dian Hong Black Tea from TeaVivre
Style: Yunnan Red – Region: Yunnan, China80 / 100 Aroma: 9/10 Flavor: 3/5 Value: 5/5
Jan. 21st, 2026
This is a good Yunnan. It has a very nice aroma of autumn leaves plus a little wood smoke. The flavor is earthy, with a dash of iron, but things stay under control. Adding milk softens it a bit. This is a mellow cup, and well worth the low price. Thanks again to RateTea for introducing me to another fine tea selle...
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Lapsang Souchong Wild Black Tea (Ye Sheng Zheng Shan Xiao Zhong) from TeaVivre
Style: Lapsang Souchong – Region: Wuyi, Fujian, China90 / 100 Aroma: 8/10 Flavor: 5/5 Value: 5/5
Jan. 20th, 2026
This is a very nice surprise. I am used to lapsang souchongs that are thoroughly smoky, in fact I even thought lapsang souchong meant smoked tea (duh) - but this is another animal entirely. It is mellow and earthy, with a soft mouthfeel. There is no astringency or unpleasant notes, and it is nice with milk or on its ow...
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Oolong Tea (16 ct.) from Yamamotoyama
Style: Oolong Tea – Region: ?????67 / 100 Aroma: 7/10 Flavor: 3/5 Value: 4/5
Nov. 5th, 2025
Yamamotoyama still packages this tea in the same box shown in the original image, which is at least 15 years old. Oddly, I got it on discount at a Safeway in Hilo, for less than I've seen it at Asian stores in the mainland. So I drank about half the box while staying near the volcano, and am finishing the balance aft...
Read Full ReviewFancy Assam Tea from Simpson & Vail
Style: Assam – Region: Assam, India95 / 100 Aroma: 9/10 Flavor: 5/5 Value: 5/5
Oct. 8th, 2025
Classic Assam aroma, with a bit of a fruit under tone. Liquor is a deep amber/red (5 minute steep). Flavor is excellent Assam. Overall, an excellent blend.
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East Frisian Blend Black Tea from Simpson & Vail
Style: East Frisian Tea (Ostfriesentee) – Region: Blend85 / 100 Aroma: 9/10 Flavor: 5/5 Value: 4/5
Sep. 24th, 2025
As should be expected, strong earthy aroma with a hint of fruit. the liquor (s min steep) is a deep brown with a slight red. Flavor is a nice strong black tea blend. This tea is an all sipping choice.
Read Full ReviewAmerican Breakfast Tea from Simpson & Vail
Style: Black Tea – Region: ?????80 / 100 Aroma: 8/10 Flavor: 5/5 Value: 4/5
Sep. 22nd, 2025
The aroma is a strong black blend, with a 'peachy' under tone. The liquor is a deep amber (5 min steep). The taste is very enjoyable, the Oolong addition mellows the blend a bit. This would be an all day sipping tea for me. I will work this tea into my regular rotation.
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Chinese Oolong from Bigelow Tea
Style: Oolong Tea – Region: China75 / 100 Aroma: 7/10 Flavor: 4/5 Value: 5/5
Jul. 29th, 2025
I expected a rather bland, uninteresting oolong, based on the big-brand mass production and long-ago reviews here, but came away rather impressed. The dry-bag aroma mixes toasted rice with moist hay or newly mowed alfalfa, while still picking up the underlying base tea.
The taste came across nice and strong, as i...
English Breakfast from Choice Organic Teas
Style: English Breakfast – Region: Blend78 / 100 Aroma: 6/10 Flavor: 5/5 Value: 4/5
Jul. 23rd, 2025
When I think of what an English Breakfast tea should taste like, after having a few good-quality loose and bagged brands early on, most others have fallen short. However, this one hit the spot right away at a motel, and a few days later at home too, living up to the standard. It left me wanting to try more of both th...
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Temple of Heaven Green Tea from Bromley Tea
Style: Gunpowder Green Tea – Region: China76 / 100 Aroma: 6/10 Flavor: 5/5 Value: 4/5
Jul. 12th, 2025
Finding a variety of Bromley teas at a Holiday Inn Express in Nebraska, I figured to try a few, both there (which had good water) and on the well water at home. This one was a winner, probably the best motel-obtained green tea I've had, and up there with several decent loose-leaf Chinese green teas.
The dry-bag aro...
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