183 Tasting Notes

Himalayan Majestic from Teavana
91
Bao Zhong from Teas Etc
75
Bao Zhong from Teas Etc
75

A good example of what a Bao Zhong should be. Light, sweet, and fragrant with a touch of creaminess. Yum.

Plum Blossom Reserve from Teas Etc
94
Anji Bai Cha Green Tea from Jing Tea
Irish Breakfast from Adagio Teas
69
Plum Blossom Reserve from Teas Etc
94
Keemun from Teas Etc
71
Plum Blossom Reserve from Teas Etc
94

This gets better and better for me. Definitely bring that water temperature down to maximize the fruit. It gets downright juicy.

Organic Assam from Harney & Sons

Incredibly smooth Assam, rich, malty, slightly sweet.

Himalayan Black from ineeka
78

Still one of my favorites. I like a three-minutes steep best.

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Golden Bi Luo from Chicago Tea Garden
74
Competition Grade Tie Guan Yin from Chicago Tea Garden
100
Premium Roi Gui 2008 from Seven Cups
Irish Breakfast from Adagio Teas
69
Golden Bi Luo from Chicago Tea Garden
74

Fresh, rich, and creamy. Quite yummy and a standout amongst Yunnan golds.

Jun Chiyabari Himalayan Jade Oolong Tea from SafaHimalaya
67

Extremely light green oolong. Light as a Bao Zhong, but without the sweetness. Green/floral notes. Refined.

Bao Zhong from Teas Etc
75
Irish Breakfast from Adagio Teas
69
Plum Blossom Reserve from Teas Etc
94
Ceylon Yalta from Mighty Leaf Tea
68

Delicate but also tasty and balanced. A nice smooth cup.

Organic Passionfruit from LeafSpa Organic Tea
68

Nice balance between the tea and the flavor, which is quite subtle, but still “fruity”.

Irish Breakfast from Adagio Teas
69

Remarkably smooth, yet also robust. Ceylon gives a pleasant lemony backnote, while the Assam provides substance. Great palate cleanser.

White Acai Blueberry from CafTea
67

Extremely subtle, if you like just a hint of flavor in your white tea, this should work.

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