1438 Tasting Notes

2023 sipdown no. 108

This smells like apple cider! Making (and enjoying) apple cider is a big thing at home (perhaps also along the east cost of the US?), so the scent of this really reminds me of home ❤. Even now that we’re in western Canada, we pick the apples from Lexa’s family’s yard and make apple cider.

Onto the tea! There is an incredible natural sweetness here that is also reminiscent of cider. There is of course the apple and I would say the pear is also quite nice here (though falls more into the background compared to the apple). There are whispers of tartness that make me think of plums as well. This tea is really quite lovely and I wouldn’t mind having this one around — especially given how easy it is in teabag form. Thank you Martin for invoking memories of home when you shared this tea!

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drank Red Berry & Flower by Birchall
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2023 sipdown no. 107

The flavour leans toward raspberry jam, without any lingering tartness, which is nice. I believe it’s meant to be strawberry, but I would expect maybe a touch more sweetness for a true strawberry flavour. Granted, it also has black currant so perhaps that’s how I’m getting raspberry. It’s very flavourful without anything fake or cloying — quite a feat for a bagged tea. I also love the bright red colour. Thanks Martin!

Martin Bednář

To be honest, I am not such a fan of this. Probably too much hibiscus in this blend for me.

Courtney

Ah fair, I’m happy I was able to enjoy a few cups to take them off your hands. :)

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drank Fresh Orange by Teekanne
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2023 sipdown no. 106

Wow, this is a blast of orange! Scent and flavour. It’s really quite tasty. I had both teabags steeped hot, but I can imagine this would be lovely chilled. I may try to find this near me it’s so enjoyable. Thanks for a great tea Martin!

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drank Cranberry (Fruit Tea) by Basilur
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2023 sipdown no. 105

This one is very hibiscus and cranberry. It depended on the sip, but sometimes I was all cranberry and sometimes all hibiscus. I didn’t mind either way. Thank you for sharing Martin!

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drank Gute Laune (Cheery) by Sonnentor
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2023 sipdown no. 104

We arrived back from Ireland on Sunday evening and what was awaiting us but an awesome tea parcel from Martin! I didn’t look this one up before steeping and never considered it would be mint aha. I am not normally a mint tea fan, but this one was very mellowed out by the other ingredients and quite enjoyable overall. Thanks Martin!

There are so many teas here, I can’t wait to get into more. :)

Martin Bednář

Aren’t random teas a nice experience?

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drank Grøn Ananas by Tante-T
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Ahh I’ve been trying to make this note for a month? At least? I’m just going to scribble down what I have because I keep making this cup over and over with the intention of noting some things down and then being too busy/distracted to do so and now I’m frustrated with the whole thing! This is just a reflection of my life in general at the moment. I’m now nearly done the 100g and it feels like a Groundhog Day loop.

The dry leaf smells like the best juicy pineapple at the height of summer. Dreamy. The pineapple comes through super clearly in the tea, albeit somewhat less juicy than the scent. This tea is really great and I wouldn’t hesitate to pick up another package when we’re in CPH again.

Preparation
175 °F / 79 °C 2 min, 30 sec 3 g 13 OZ / 384 ML

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drank Grøn Valnød by Tante-T
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2023 sipdown no. 103

This tea is quite lovely and I’ve now made it through the entire 100g I picked up in CPH in September. I find myself reaching for this one as an easy choice when I don’t have the time/energy to focus on much. I’m not sure I’ve ever really found the pineapple here per se, but the walnut and hazelnut come through clearly. There is a lovely creaminess as well, along with a sweetness that isn’t cloying — whether from the pineapple or the ‘sugared’ hazelnuts, I’m not quite sure. Regardless, a lovely cuppa overall.

Preparation
175 °F / 79 °C 2 min, 30 sec

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I’ve been enjoying this one for breakfast/first cup of the day as the weather cools. It’s crisp, clean, and a great ‘breakfast’ type tea.

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drank Coconut Cream by Tante-T
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I’ve been drinking this one at a rapid pace and have nearly polished off the 100g I picked up. It’s only in retrospect (and after leaving Copenhagen) that I realised I should have picked up another 100g.

Onto the tea! I think this tea is exactly what it says it is. Fresh, delightful, creamy coconut and a smooth unassuming black tea base. It’s really comforting and I actually enjoy the coconut without any other tropical flavours (that often find their way into teas with coconut).

Personal news: I have received my grades and passed my thesis! I officially have my MSc!

Preparation
200 °F / 93 °C 3 min, 0 sec
beerandbeancurd

Ahhhhh! Congrats, Courtney!!!

Leafhopper

Congratulations on getting your degree!

ashmanra

Woooow! Woot woot! Congratulations!

Cameron B.

Congrats!!! \o/

gmathis

We’re proud of you!

Michelle

That’s awesome, congrats!

Courtney

Thank you everyone! ❤

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I love black tea and this is usually what’s in my mug. I’m also happy to enjoy a cup of green or red rooibos (green preferable to red), herbals, oolongs (unroasted/green and red preferable to roasted), whites, and subtly flavoured greens (mango or pineapple, yum!).

Likes:
Raspberry, strawberry, peach, rhubarb, passionfruit, blackcurrant, redcurrant, fig, and most fruits in general, maple, creaminess, hay, biscuit, lavender, and cacao/dark chocolate.

I enjoy bergamot when paired with flavours that mellow it (Camellia Sinensis Earl Grey Cream is one of my favourites).

Dislikes:
Any smokiness at all, stevia, too much blackberry leaf, rose, jasmine, ginger (except in chai), cinnamon-heavy teas, anything cloying or fake/candy-like.

I’m vegan with an allergy to potatoes, so I avoid any animal products in tea, along with sprinkles as these often have potato starch (I usually just pick them out of blends).

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Last updated January 2023.

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