Stephanie

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Stephanie drank Vanilla Jasmine by Golden Moon Tea

The fragrance of the dry leaves is wonderful!! A very creamy, rich jasmine tempered with the sweetest of vanillas. Once steeped, the scent deepens into a steamy, candied, hothouse orchid.

The taste is a pale version of the delicious scent. There is a sweetness with just a wisp of jasmine. The vanilla is apparent in the aftertaste—a syrupy tropical vanilla.

For me, this rates high because I’m in love with the aroma! It’s intoxicating. The tea itself is good—just remember to breath in deep with each sip—then it becomes extraordinary.

2010-03-28 16:48:29 -0400

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Amy 2010-03-28 17:57:17 -0400

Gentle and loving reminder that the ritual of taking tea is done through all the senses. Vicariously enjoying this blend through your post! :)

gmathis 2010-03-28 18:03:54 -0400

I think that’s one of the things I’m loving about fellow Steepsterites — everybody seems to share a love of words and they creative way they can be strung together.

Stephanie 2010-03-28 18:14:12 -0400

Thanks Amyb!! :)

gmathis, that’s definitely true for me too—I’ve been so inspired by everyone’s reviews here!

LiberTEAS 2010-03-28 18:21:13 -0400

This is one of my favorites from Golden Moon Teas. It’s a remarkable tea, indeed!

JacquelineM 2010-03-28 18:35:53 -0400

This tea makes me so happy. I think jasmine has positive mood altering powers!!

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My ratings are purely subjective and each note varies according to my perception and mood at the moment. So, with that said, my rating scale can be deciphered as follows:
90-100: I am in love! A must have at all times! :D
80-89: This is good. It is full-tin worthy! :))
79-70: This is okay. Glad I tried it. Might get more. :)
69-60: Meh. I’m indifferent. Neither here nor there, this is Tea Purgatory. :/
59-under: Mediocre and Sad. Really not good enough to try again. A disappointment. :(

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