694 Tasting Notes

drank Lady Londonderry by Culinary Teas
694 tasting notes

I received this in the box of samples I purchased from LiberTEAS. Thank you!

I really really wanted to love this tea. Strawberry and lemon, it sounds like the perfect combination. The hint of floral and the way the strawberry was presented in this tea just didn’t quite do it for me, but this is a kind of tea I would like to keep trying. Maybe there is a different brand that does the same type of tea a different way.

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drank Mi Xian Black by Butiki Teas
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Yum! This for me was a light/mellow, fruity, honey tasting black tea. It was very smooth. I love those little leaf hoppers!

Preparation
Boiling 3 min, 0 sec

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I had this as my first cup this morning. I am not a fan. When I think cheesecake I think creamy, sweet, and rich. This just hit me as a strong black breakfast tea, but I can’t detect any cheesecake. I tried adding milk and sugar, but still did not get cheesecake.

Preparation
205 °F / 96 °C 3 min, 0 sec
Yvonne

This sounds almost dreamy! Sorry to hear you don’t like it.

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I received this in the box of samples I purchased from LiberTEAS. Thank you!

When I went to look at the description of this tea I found Nicole’s tasting note and it described this tea perfectly. I don’t feel I need to say much more. I will enjoy what I have left of this tea, but will not need to re-purchase.

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I got this from QueenOfTarts Tea Stash Sale. Thank you!

I read the reviews of this and I was a little nervous. The idea of the tea sounds amazing, a mostly guilt free substitute for hot coco and baileys. I made this the same way I would make a chai, tad more leaf to water and an ounce or so of milk with sugar. The result was a a creamy chocolate mint treat. I will have no problems finishing this sample, but not something I would purchase again.

Preparation
Boiling 3 min, 30 sec

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I have read so many good things about 52 Teas, but was starting to wonder if I would find a blend that I would really enjoy. The flavors are all interesting and intriguing, but the black tea base wasn’t sitting with me right. This is finally one I really like! Strawberry, vanilla, and a hint of cinnamon. The flavors blended together so nicely. Yum!

VariaTEA

It really is a tasty cup. I am glad you found a 52 tea that you enjoy. I am also iffy with their black teas but Frank knows how to make a good honeybush.

Yvonne

This sounds absolutely delicious!

VariaTEA

Its SO good!!!

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drank Creme Caramel by The Tea Spot
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drank Earl Grey Cream by Zen Tea
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I got this from QueenOfTarts Tea Stash Sale. Thank you!

I have to keep thanking CelebriTEA for re-introducing me to Early Grey! I had been avoiding this type of tea altogether due to one bad cup. I drank this all afternoon. The bergamot in this is a bit stronger than the David’s Earl Grey Cream, and the cream seems to be hiding in the background a bit more. I should be getting some more David’s EGC in the mail in a few days and it will be interesting to compare side by side. This small amount from QueenOfTarts is not going to last very long!

Preparation
200 °F / 93 °C 3 min, 0 sec

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drank Milk Oolong by Gong Fu Tea Shop
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I love this tea. I saw a post on the discussion boards about what tea would you take with you to Mars. This would be it! I have now had 2 other Milk Oolongs and this is by far my favorite of the bunch. Sweet floral taken over my a very creamy mouthful. I enjoy this tea most in the morning. This tea was the tea that launched me into exploring oolongs, and I am ever so thankful.

Preparation
195 °F / 90 °C 3 min, 0 sec
Charissa

Yes, this is THE BEST! I actually get serious cravings for it during the day and fantasize about making myself a pot of it! It’s like precious gold to me, so I am trying very hard not to use it all up in one week…sigh so hard!

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drank Blood Orange by Chai Diaries
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I received this in the box of samples I purchased from LiberTEAS. Thank you!

I have been avoiding quite a few tisanes do to hibiscus, and rose petal, so when I saw this in the box I was a bit nervous. I brewed this up per the instructions last night. This was really good. Very orange, but I couldn’t pick out the flavors of the ingredients I tend to shy away from. Everything blended together nicely to make a very fruity treat. I drank this hot last night, but I think this would be really good cold as well.

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I started drinking tea while on a 4 month long cycling trip through South America. It seemed to always be a great way to warm up when I was cold and it was always available everywhere. Mate was the big tea of choice down there and it was also a great way to get to know people. When I returned home, my sister introduced me to Teavana and this launched me into the realm of loose leaf tea.

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Earl Grey Cream – Zen Tea
North Winds – WP
Zho Ru -Verdant
Golden Monkey – H&S
Milk Oolong – Gong Fu Tea
Nahorhabi Assam – H&S

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