Tealuxe

My favorite of their chais. It’s cinnamon and clove and spicy, and I love it—hot, cold, or in between. I always go with the raw sugar with this one, as the flavors compliment each other nicely.

This is one of those wonderful teas that’s ready to drink pretty much right away (albeit lighter than standard, but sometimes that’s how I want my tea), or you can just let it sit for a while and it stays mellow (not like Assams which seem to go straight to evil and bitter in a matter of seconds.)

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I usually get this as a prepared tea, vs making it myself, and while it is very good it can get a bit much—I prefer it as a now-and-then tea vs a daily tea. It’s my second favorite of their chais.

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Probably my favorite of their teas, but that always depends on what I last had.

This is my least favorite chai, possibly ever. The mint is weird and I don’t like mint and milk AT ALL.

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Lovely, strongly Assam-based, but a little milder than their Assam Organic. Excellent both hot and cold—one of my favorite standards

DELICIOUS! Will Buy Again!

Amazing tea! So fragant and creamy.

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Today I used up the last of this, about a teaspoon for a pot that holds 2-3 cups. It came out much better than the last time I tried it (I think I like this one on the weak side), but it’s pretty bitter and I’m not noticing any throat-soothing qualities at all. I’d stick with Throat Coat if you’re looking for something to make you feel better.

Had a cup of this yesterday at my local Tealuxe. It was my first time trying genmaicha, so I don’t have a basis for comparison.

This presented as a nice, sort-of roasty flavor to a solid green tea base. The base was a little vegetal, but not too much (it was subtle enough to not be off-putting in the least) and was very smooth. The rice added a roasty note to the tea, creating almost a toasted or “cooked” flavor. It left a noticeable aftertaste of cooked green veggies. It was quite good overall.

One of Tealuxe’s better teas, in my books. Never gets bitter. Can usually take two sweepings.

A very good Lapsang, not too heavy on the palate and good for eating with sweet or creamy foods. Requires slightly more attention to the steeping time than some blends, as it is liable to turn woody and bitter if left to steep for more than five minutes. Nonetheless, is still a cut above the more common commercial blends.

All throughout Shakespeare I was craving this. I had a cup of Golden Monkey, and this is absolutely the opposite. Smooth and sweet and scented and buttery… ohhh I’m in tea heaven right now.

Nom noms. Deep and rich and hearty.

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Smells more strawberry than it tastes. Very broken. Still, sencha is silky smooth and sweet, and the strawberry provides a nice compliment to the “buttergrass” flavor. Pale yellowgreen liquor.

Eh. This is decent. I wanted a morning tea, and when I think “morning tea,” it’s not a straight black. I want something with a little flavor. Best with sweetener (I use agave) and a little milk.

I don’t really get the Earl Grey in here. It’s a bit perfumey, especially in the smell, but when brewed with milk it tastes sort of like any other perfumey black blend. It’s good, don’t get me wrong, but I don’t get anything specifically bergamot or jasmine in it.

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