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4 1/2 minutes. The only thing I don’t like about this is the astringent smell of the dry leaves. I think it’s common when you have a lot of bergamot in one place though. Once the leaves are in the cup with water, it’s totally fine.

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This stuff is great iced!

Almond-flavored tea always sounds better than it tastes for me. This particular one isn’t bad, especially when paired with the vanilla Kashi cereal I had right before, but almond tea just ain’t my thang.

I had this per BenC’s recommendation at Radiance Tea House, and it was amazing! It was harvested just a few weeks ago. It’s smoother, more delicate than other dragonwells I’ve had, and it gets sweeter over time. Expensive, yes ($20+ for a pot), but definitely worth a try. If you’re in NYC, head over to Radiance with a friend. You won’t regret it.

This wasn’t bad, but I think it had a little too much going on. There are much tastier teas on the Radiance menu.

I had this with my friend Ian today. At first, it tasted like it was scented with blueberries, before I found out it was passion fruit instead. It’s got a very delicate flavor, and the fruit is subtle but amazing. Highly recommended.

Perfect after a somewhat heavy sushi lunch.

I’ve tried this a few times and today was probably my best experience with it. You can smell the cardamom and ginger from pretty far away, and the spice is there, but not overpowering. It tastes slightly medicinal, but not necessarily in a bad way if it that makes any sense at all.

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Ah Golden Yunnan, I can always count on your malty goodness.

Had one last cup at Amai Tea and Bake House’s last day in New York. Will miss this tea spot dearly.

A peach-juice blended iced ceylon tea. It reminded me of those orange-and-yellow peach gummy candies that look like sour worms except they aren’t actually sour.

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Oooh, haven’t had this one in a while. It’s delicious at any time of day.

In bagged form, this is a decent jasmine green for the price.

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Working out of the Iridesco guys’ office today. The ginseng is a nice touch, though I can’t really taste the kombucha (am I supposed to?).

Really great stuff! This is a very robust tea — it’s a good transition tea for coffee drinkers (though you have to be especially careful about not over-steeping). I typically do 4 minutes on this one.

Nothing special.

I absolutely love this tea. Sanctuary’s a European-style tea cafe/restaurant in Soho, and the owner and tea sommelier have impeccable taste for both food and tea.

Was in the mood for something quick and sweet.