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83 Tasting Notes

My Morning Mate from Teavana
94

I got a late start today. Hopefully this will kick in quick. yum.

Monkey Picked Oolong from Pannikin
82

Nice sweet, smooth, buttery and good. I think I enjoyed it even more this time.

Almond Biscotti from Teavana
76

This worked wonderfully as my desert. I am satisfied.

Yunnan Jig from Adagio Teas
90

I love me some black tea. I was really in a black tea mood this morning and this fit the bill.

Rooibos Tropica from Teavana
82

This time I made this one a little stronger. The fruit really stands out more but it remains smooth and doesn’t become tart or tangy. Just really good.

Earl Grey Creme from Teavana
84

I really like the vanilla and cream in this one. Even though I really enjoy Earl Grey straight up, this is a nice mellowed out way to get some earl.

MateVana from Teavana
90

Fisrt cup of the day. I love starting my day this way instead of coffee. It is so smooth and nutty. Watching the cornflower petals unfurl and to smell this while steeping builds the anticipation of a great cup of tea. I also love to get to the bottom of the mug for all of the yummy goodness that awaits me. Its kinda like a journey of deliciousness.

Monkey Picked Oolong from Pannikin
82

This is a good tea. Not something I would be willing to pay for often. It is smooth earthy and a little nutty. This is my favorite Oolong that I have had. I do love that it is buttery smooth. Watching the whole leaves unfurl while steeping is pretty glorius. I would be more likely to drink this more if the price was right. Don’t get me wrong this is a really nice tea but not as good as the price would suggest.

Golden Monkey from Adagio Teas
96

Love this tea. Smooth and sweet. The aroma is a little earthy but the taste is very mild. Just so smooth, its always a pleasant cup.

My Morning Mate from Teavana
94
My Morning Mate from Teavana
94
MateVana from Teavana
90

Great cup for starting my day. Not as sweet as My Morning Mate, its a little nuttier but really similar overall. I would like to know how to make these blends myself.

Gaucho Fuerte from Guayaki
54

Brewed this even stronger today. This tea punches you in the face with how earthy it is. Not for the faint of heart.

My Morning Mate from Teavana
94

Second cup for today. This one steeped for well over ten minutes and it has more of the mate coming through. I enjoy it even more that way. Its more nutty and dry after the longer infusion.

My Morning Mate from Teavana
94
Cacao Mint Black from Teavana
80

This is a really interesting tea for me. The mint is the star of the show. The chocolate is more of an undertone than a starring flavor. As this tea first hits your tongue you get the chocolate and the smooth tea flavor, then the mint flavor builds and as you swallow it leaves a tingle on your tongue. This is a great black tea by itself and perfect for blending. The tingling mint always leaves me longing for more.

Yunnan Jig from Adagio Teas
90

The stronger I make this the more I like it. Thats how good it is. I love the peppery finish.

Yunnan Jig from Adagio Teas
90
Pouchong from Adagio Teas
70

2nd Infusion. Has more of a nutty smell to it. The taste is just a nice smooth, nutty and buttery taste. This has been one of the few Oolongs that I have really enjoyed.

Yunnan Jig from Adagio Teas
90

Rich and Sweet. I totally made this strong and love it this way. Makes the earthy taste more bold. This is what I like in a black tea. Simplicity and taste.

Pouchong from Adagio Teas
70

I am enjoying this tea. It is delicate and light with some sweetness mixed in. New to Oolong but like this one so far.

Rooibos Sweet Amore from Teavana
62

This is the last of it. I am actually a fan of rooibos tea just not som much this one. Just not for me, too floral.

My Morning Mate from Teavana
94

Cannot and Will not stop drinking this in the morning. So malty and smooth. Is there a better way to start the day than mate, chocolate and some nuttiness?

MateVana from Teavana
90

To continue with “Mate Day” I chose this one. To me this definitely gives the my morning mate a run for its money. The my morning mate has the edge. Its almost like choosing between children both are delicious and this one will probably appeal to more people because of the depth of flavor. It is nutty, chocolatey and smooth. It still provides the boost you will always get with mate. This is a little more “friendly” than most mate teas.

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