451 Tasting Notes
This tea has been kicking around for what feels like forever. I expected thick, creamy Andes mint level flavor and got … black tea with a hint of mint. In my disappointment, I’ve avoided this one, only returning to it because it’s a mindless work tea and I’d be happy to sip it down.
I made this yesterday at work and discovered it doesn’t oversteep! I completely forgot about it brewing while talking to my boss and a ten minute steep only served to bring out the mint. Granted, I added creamer, but I do that with all my black teas and this was great! Still not my favorite, but I’m glad this was somewhat redeemable.
Flavors: Mint
Preparation
I love this tea. It definitely needs creamer, but with it it’s the perfect dessert tea. Sometimes it tastes like thick and creamy custard, sometimes it tastes like my husband’s panna cotta. I love it and I’m so sad to be drinking the last of it. Fingers crossed that this will be something DavidsTea brings back this winter!
Preparation
David’s has it on sale online right now, but you would need to buy 250 grams. Still, if you like it and you drink it often, that may not be all that much, right?
I didn’t realize it was on sale! 250g wouldn’t be too much since I like it a lot. Thanks!
You are welcome! Hth.
This tea has been keeping me company throughout the day today. The first steep was creamy but far too floral for my liking. The second steep is better – less floral, still creamy – with more smoothness coming out as it cools. Probably not one I’ll restock once my sample is gone, but it’s pretty tasty!
Preparation
Bagged houji-cha. Made at work with microwave boiled water (not having a hot water dispenser kind of sucks…)
This was good. First time having a roasted green tea and I was struck by how oaty it was. Reminded me a lot of oatmeal without actually tasting like cereal. This was interesting enough to warrant revisiting … perhaps with a loose leaf version.
This does not need a five minute steep time.
It’s fruity, it’s tropical, it’s got kick from the hibiscus. And a mouthful like juice. I really liked this one but it was almost too much to handle after half a cup.
No need to double up on teabags for a 16oz mug either.
My friend pawned this one off on me with the warning that it tastes like grass clippings. I’ve passed enough “take it or I’ll chuck it” tea his way that I felt obligated to hold onto this one. Though, in my defense, he liked my burner teas.
Dry, this smells like grass. Brew it too long and it tastes like someone’s lawn. Brew it with cool water, lemon, and some honey and it’s a tasty treat. Leave the lemon in and it’s like lemonade with body. Though, be warned, the wet leaf smells like wet grass lit on fire. Yeah…
Backlogged sipdown.
Had this one last week before I got sick and added a splash of Magic Creamer. Wouldn’t you know, this is the one tea it doesn’t raise to otherworldly levels. I taste the tea and the creamer separately in each sip. Play nice, guys.
This is a catch-all note for Stash’s green tea and some Lipton green tea I had on hand. I woke up with a sore throat and feeling generally crappy so I’ve been using green tea + lemon + honey to get me through the day. I have to say, it’s doing a great job. The green tea cuts the sharpness of the lemon and the whole cup feels cozy. Plus, the five cups I’ve had thus far are keeping me alert enough to work.
Still can’t wait to go home and sleep though. Uck.
