My humans got this tea when they visited the TeaGschwendner store (now Tin Roof Teas) in Raleigh, NC. They did a pretty thorough review, since Assams are their faves: http://is.gd/fn85Y
188 Tasting Notes
My humans are really into authentic Indian masala chai (spiced tea) and really put this version to the test. Once again, though, this little teapot was not part of the actions, since they prepared this the traditional way on the stove (they didn’t have a fire pit handy). Photos and all the dirty details here: http://lyt-tea-reviews.blogspot.com/2010/09/review-tipus-original-black-chai-tea.html
It’s instant so, quite frankly, this little teapot is a bit miffed that my humans liked it this much. Hmph! See the disgusting details and photos here: http://is.gd/fc6eZ
My humans have rarely been disappointed with anything (including herbal infusions) from this company, but they are such chocoholics that they were not too keen on this one. They forged on with the review anyway, like the troopers they are. Details and cute photos (including one of ‘moi’!): http://is.gd/faouV
I want to clarify something for all the tea drinking humans out there. “Chai” means “tea” but in the U.S. we use it to indicate a tea with spices added. Which spices are used varies. Some are more authentic to what is used in India, while others are more geared toward a particular taste. This tea has a real Fall feel. My humans had fun trying it: http://is.gd/f8Gdn
My humans split this review up into a 2-parter: http://is.gd/f2Si3 and http://is.gd/f46Sl
Don’t go by the temp and time shown here. We had to do different things to see all the potential of this tea. The rating is a halfway point between the two tests.
An estate Darjeeling is always preferred by my humans. (They can be a bit picky that way.) So trying this Sungma Estate Darjeeling was of great interest. http://is.gd/f0P5l
Bringing Oolong and Darjeeling to the negotiations table. Everybody wins! Details here: http://is.gd/eZgG9
No eggs in this basket. Just tasty pu-erh tea. Some people think the interest is waning. Not here with my humans. Details: http://is.gd/ePkON
Do you know what happens when you steep green tea in a little yellow teapot? Well, it depends on the green tea. In this case, it wasn’t at all bad: http://is.gd/eLDDp
A flavored tea. The flavor comes more from the flavoring (lemon myrtle) than the tea. No complaints from my humans, though! Don’t believe me? Read for yourself: http://is.gd/eGO4l (Would this little teapot ever steer you wrong?)
A good tea but a bit tough on my humans’ sensitive noses. Details: http://is.gd/eEXJY
Some call this tea “Black Ruby,” others call it “Ruby Black.” Doesn’t matter. This tea by any name would taste as good. At least, that’s what my humans say: http://is.gd/eCXMY
Another tea with flavorings added. Tea leaves are so flavorful by themselves. My humans’ take on this: http://is.gd/eB0uc
My humans and I got a box to try. I wasn’t too happy about trying a bagged tea, but my humans placated me by cutting open the bags and steeped the fine tea leaf pieces loose. See the results: http://is.gd/eoMCO
Sri Lanka used to be covered in coffee plantations, then a disease wiped out the coffee plants. Then, tea was tried. It’s been uphill ever since, with the teas improving every year. Lucky for us tea drinkers, especially with this Ceylon blend. See what my humans thought of it: http://is.gd/enlQO
This one made the long to their store worthwhile for my humans. Here’s why: http://is.gd/elKgr
My humans were getting into that Irish spirit with this tea. Plain or with milk: http://is.gd/eeG9y
My humans are really into Assams. They have that wonderful malty flavor and take milk and sweetener well. So how does this one compare: http://is.gd/ed71h
Just when this little teapot and his humans thought they weren’t too keen on jasmine tea, along comes this one. What changed our minds: http://v.gd/6pKmcC
My humans are feeling so immortal due to the secret ingredient in the green tea blend. Get the full scoop: http://is.gd/gklh6
This is actually called Pomegranate Dream Green Tea by the company, but it was already entered under this name. A bit of Steepster confusion. Anyway, don’t let the name mixup keep you from trying this tea. My humans tried it both hot and chilled (the rating is an average of the two – they liked it better chilled). http://is.gd/ea7Z5
Puts on quite a show and opens into impressive flower shape. My humans used a bowl to steep it ‘cause they wanted to watch it. My feelings aren’t hurt…sniff! The steep time and temp are what we used, since the vendor was a bit vague.
Boy, my humans have really been into the Chinese green teas lately. Another they enjoyed: http://is.gd/e2d0k
