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45 Tasting Notes

Brioche Organic Tea from American Tea Room
81
West Cape Chai from Rishi Tea
85
Brioche Organic Tea from American Tea Room
81
Organic Chocolate Chai from The Path of Tea

Tried this today at Path of Tea. Pleasant, not much spice or chocolate. Not a must-have.

China Keemun (TP12) from Upton Tea Imports
77
Prince Vladimir from Kusmi Tea
71

Relatively lightly flavored black tea, very nice. Nicely balanced fruit and spice.

Martinique from American Tea Room
85
Toasted Nut Brulee Oolong from Teavana

this is ok but not must have – having used up my 3 oz I can say that there is too much cinnamon in this mix. I am trying to use it up and it is growing on me but I will not buy any more – too many good teas out there.

China Keemun (TP12) from Upton Tea Imports
77

this is really nice basic black tea, smooth, flavorful. very nice.

Tangier from American Tea Room
85

I got this as a sample and I really liked it. Smooth black tea and yummy apricots. Much more appealing somehow than other apricot teas I have tried. I am actually not much on fruit flavorings (haven’t really gotten in to Earl Grey) but this is delicious. Will order.

Martinique from American Tea Room
85

got this as a sample. Very fruity and floral tea – but not overly so, just delicious. Must reorder.

Milk Oolong from American Tea Room
81

really enjoyed this. pale yellow and a sweet flavor even without sweetener. lost of flavor.

China Keemun (TP12) from Upton Tea Imports
77

I got this with the black tea sampler from Upton. I liked it very much – smooth but flavorful – but I can’t compare it with other Keemuns. I would definitely reorder or try another type of Keemun.

Slow Brew Original Chai from Tipu's
83

made this today by brewing it like regular tea, in a teapot with infuser basket. 5 min. Was weaker than when I simmered it on the stove for 6 min – so clearly the simmering is the way to go – but it was quite drinkable nonetheless.

Ginger Lime Rooibos from Rishi Tea
81

yummy, refreshing, gingery. I love ginger. tart from the lime.

Slow Brew Original Chai from Tipu's
83

I made this according to directions – simmered it in water,then added milk and simmered it some more, then strained. It was delicious, very spicy. The mix is very fine – no visible leaves – most of the solids stayed in the bottom of the saucepan, and I used a regular tea strainer to strain it. Next I will try to steep it in teapot and see how that works, since it would be easier than “cooking” it.

Yunnan TGFOP from Upton Tea Imports

very nice – this is my first straight-up yunnan, so I can’t comment on how it compares with others. a tiny bit astringent but otherwise very smooth, lots of flavor and body. a bit smoky.

BA38 Rooibos Vanilla from Upton Tea Imports
82

this stuff is just really good as a basic go-to tea – very tasty but almost neutral flavor, so it’s good no matter what you’re in the mood in – as opposed to teas which have particular fruity or floral or other flavors – which are good but you might have to be in the specific mood for them.

Vanilla Rooibos Parfait from Tazo
64

tried this at starbucks this morning – quite tasty. taste not so much of vanilla but of fruit. i am used to my vanilla rooibos from upton, and this is different. I like it but i wasn’t expecting the fruit-iness. sometimes you don’t want the fruit taste, you just want vanilla.

West Cape Chai from Rishi Tea
85
Royal Blend from Fortnum & Mason
69
Choco*Late from American Tea Room
90

Came out a little weak tonight, didn’t use enough leaf I guess

BA38 Rooibos Vanilla from Upton Tea Imports
82
Notting Hill from American Tea Room
84

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