Dorothy

Assam Banaspaty (organic) from DAVIDsTEA

Dorothy drank Assam Banaspaty (organic) by DAVIDsTEA

Bought this on a whim, because my husband needed some more black tea for work (their electric kettle only boils). He doesn’t tend to savor the tea at work, so this one worked out alright. For the taste/price ratio I don’t think it’s worth it.

Due to the sharp flavor, it’s not one of my favorites. To me it tastes too much like standard “black tea”. I’d rather be drinking Black Needles or Lapsang Souchong (yes, even in the summer!) I will not refill this one, but I don’t feel any regret for trying it once.

2011-06-08 15:46:43 -0400

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_{I don’t log tea every time I drink it. Tasting notes tend to be about either one style of brewing or a new experience. It is helpful for me to look back on my notes and see what a tea tasted like or which steeping parameter worked best for me.}

_{When I write “tsp”, the measurement I use is a regular western teaspoon. Not a tea scoop}

What my tea ratings mean:

99-100: Teas that blow my mind! An unforgettable experience. Savoured to the last drop. I felt privileged to drink this.

90-98: Extraordinary, highly recommended, try it and you won’t be disappointed (and if you are, mail me the tea!)

80-89: Excellent, a treasured experience but not a favourite.

70-79: Good but could be better. Above average.

60-69: Average, unexceptional, not something I would buy again. Slightly disappointed. I’d rather drink water.

50-0: Varying degrees of sadness

No rating: Mixed feelings, can’t decide whether I like it or not, not enough experience with that sort of tea to rate it. A dramatic change of heart.