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426 Tasting Notes

Special Pina Colada Green from 52teas
91

WOW this is AMAZING! Very delicious, sweet tropical flavors helped bring back memories of hot nights on the beach sipping Piña Coladas. The pineapple and coconut pieces were huge. I think I like this better than the Honeybush verison. I feel the flavor of the fruits are able to come through better with the green base. In all I recommend it. Very nice.

Caramele from Lupicia
54

This is ok. Not strong in flavor. Nothing sticks out. Something I will forget about, unimpressive. Just… Meh!

Queen Catherine from Harney & Sons
79

Deliously smooth, a bit creamy (in the non-traditional sense) and a touch smokey. I enjoyed this quite a bit. I almost felt upright and refined. I only have a sample of this and believe it may end up on the grocery list.

Darjeeling Princeton TGFOP1 from Mariage Frères
74

Light in flavor, not bad for when you feel like just having a little pick me up.

Almond Indulgence (Formerly Almond Cookie) from Butiki Teas
90

This is great. Of all the teas I have tasted that are simalar to this one I have to say this one is the best. Thanks again Stacey, I will be adding this one to my list of teas to buy.

The best part is how balanced and gentle it was.

Lemon Meringue Pie from Butiki Teas
83

Very smooth, creamy, light and lemony. I enjoyed this very much and if it is a reflection of the remaining samples that Stacey of Butiki Teas sent me then I think she can add me to her list of future customers. Very good, thanks Stacey!

Sweet Sin from ESP Emporium
79

Nice, not at all tart. Even with a sore throat and stuffy nose I could smell this one before and after steeping. Well balanced. I can taste the raspberry and rose very well. The vanilla is tying it all together but isn’t as noticeable. Overall not bad. Can’t wait to drink it when I am all better.

Vanilla Bean Cream Nilgiri Black Tea from Chi of Tea
91

Wow, first vanilla tea I have has that has a natural vanilla flavor and creaminess all in one. I believe steeping it at lower temperature brought out all it’s subtle flavors. This is the first straight vanilla tea I have tasted and ever really liked. Yummy!

High Grade Ben Shan Oolong from Chicago Tea Garden
100

I had the pleasure of trying this one at Tony’s Tea Tasting and it was love at first sip. It is amazing, the second steep my favorite. It is roasted in flavor, slightly sweet, bit grassy. Just amazing! When I was there I bought 100grams before it’s release. Now that Tony just released it I decided to pick more up just to have on hand…400grams later. Yikes!

Zealong Aromatic from Chicago Tea Garden
96

Absolutely delicious! I taste a bit of a roasted flavor to it. My favorite steep was the second. I wish I could explain it better but I just can’t. You have to try it to see what I mean.

Chocolate & Strawberry Puer from Lupicia
93

Just as promised. A delicious blend strawberry and chocolate. The chocolate flavor is just like candy but in a mellow subtle way. I think I may have to purchase this one. I am very picky about strawberry and chocolate blends and this is the first one I have enjoyed. Delicious!

Wu Yu Green Tea from Chicago Tea Garden
88

Love…Love…LOVE…this green tea. 1st Steep – Vegetal, bold, slightly spinachy, and very green. The leaves are so fine and grow amazingly once steeped. 2nd Steep – Just as delicious and more roasty in flavor. It has made it into my permenent stash. :-)

To read more about my Chicago Tea Garden Tea Tasting…
www.MyTeasandMore.com

Zealong Pure from Chicago Tea Garden
80

I quite enjoyed this one as it was prepared for me by Tony of Chicago Tea Garden at a tea tasting of his and then again by my hand at home. It is very clean, slightly grass, and sweet. I would say it is bright and balanced. Delicious!

Keemun Hao Ya A Grade "Chinese Breakfast Tea" from Chicago Tea Garden

I had this after my almost daily cup of coffee. Yes, coffee just one cup though. Nevertheless, as for teas this one started my day. I was lucky to first sample this goodie at Tony’s Tea Tasting at the Chicago Tea Garden and since I enjoyed it I picked some of it up on my way out along with others in his delicious tea arsenal.

I found this one to be bold and smooth, a little smokey and toasty. It was a delicious cup, especially in the morning.

Toasted Marshmallow from Custom-Adagio Teas
83

Thank you “KeenTeaThyme” for sending me such a generous sample of this deliciously creative tea. I was surprised to get a taste of toasted marshmallow. I tasted a hint towards the end of the sip. Overall, I wish it was a bit stronger in flavor but I will say it is smooth and just the right amount of smokiness. Yum!

Toasted Marshmallow from Custom-Adagio Teas
83
Golden Bi Luo from Chicago Tea Garden
96

Seriously freakin’ lovin’ this one. Upping it for Awesomeness! Check previous note for more.

French Vanilla Assam from 52teas
84

Thank you for sending me this sample LiberTeas and all the other goodies you spoil me. :-)

This stuff is good and normally I am not that impressed with strictly vanilla teas but this so unique. I honestly can’t describe it well other than to say it isn’t sweet but it is smooth and tastes totally different than any other vanilla tea I have tried and that is a good thing.

Wild Strawberry from Adagio Teas
81

I made this again and added some honey and wow it was good. It would make for a refreshing iced tea. Perfect for a hot summers day. I bumped up the score.

Candy Cane from 52teas
51

I got this for my husband over the holidays as a stocking stuffer. He allowed me a taste and I for one am not a fan. The Candy Cane peppermint flavor really wasn’t pronounced enough for me. It was a bit bland but it was smooth.

Monkey Fart from 52teas
84

First, I want to say “Thank You, LiberTeas” for sending me this sample some time ago now. Unfortunately, I am a mood based tea drinker and if I am not in the mood to try a specific tea I will not be able to properly appreciate it. That being said my mood drove me to try this wonderful concoction. The bananas taste fresh and juicy. It is light and remenisant of a traditional old fashioned Banana Cream Pie. Yummy!

Peanut Butter Toast from 52teas
67

I taste only a mild resemblance to Peanut Butter Toast. However, the blend itself is smooth and well balanced. I am enjoying it. However, I picked this up for my husband. I sort of opened it before I could give it to him. Let’s keep that between us. Haha :-)

Coconut Cheesecake Honeybush from 52teas
92

No doubt this is amazing. I would request this be added to the permanent list. Only reason it didn’t get a 100 is because I didn’t get any cheesecake flavor at all. Still it is wonderful and want a constant supply. Until then I will drink this sparingly.

Shalimar Oolong from ESP Emporium
52

This is one of those teas I know some else will appreciate more than me. There is just too much going on here. I am glad to have had the chance to try this sample but it just isn’t for me.

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