Tea-Guy

These neat looking miniature marbles made from tea leaves make an ok brew.

Both the aroma and flavor were lackluster at the steep time suggested by Teavana on the bag (1min). Steeping for 3 minutes or 3:30 produced much more flavorful and aromatic brews, but do cut down on the possible re-steeps.

Overall I was disappointed in this tea.

This vanilla and cornflower-blossom blended Earl Grey brings a lot to the plate. A light sweetness I presume is from the vanilla also seems to soften the often light bitter twinge from any good high quality Earl Grey.

The leaves look to be between 1/16 and 1/8 inch in length with these very pretty blue conflower-petals mixed in. It’s quite nice to look at.

While not as good as some Earl Grey variants I’ve had, I would clearly place this Earl Grey de la Creme in the top five or so.

Kudos to Special Teas.

This tea tastes like fruit punch with a sour twinge in the finish. I don’t think there’s much else to say. It’s sweet enough to pass for punch and not a standard herbal attempt which ends up tasting watered out.

This deliciously nutty tisane brews an interesting pink color due to the inclusion of beet root.

The aroma makes this tisane very approachable for coffee drinkers, but it’s not strong enough for those who like their java black as it can be. Those who enjoy milk and sugar in their coffees may well like this cuppa.

I really enjoy this drink. Mostly hot, not as much iced. The aroma clearly reminds of a cinnabon or an oatmeal cookie, and the flavor is nutty with hints of sweetness which I presume comes from the beet root.

It is worth noting that you won’t get more than two flavorful steeps from Forever Nuts.

Give this one a try. You may well find a new favorite.

This tisane has become one of my favorite treats. It’s deffinitely not an every day tea.

David’s Tea recommends a 3-5 minute steep in boiling water. I’ve found a slightly longer steep in just less than boiling water works best. It seems to scorch the flavor out of the apple and pistachio bits.

Turkish Delight has a lighter flavor. The red peppercorns and pistachio’s add something special to the infusion.

What makes this tea for me is the aroma. It’s complex but not confusing. It’s light, bur noticeable.

I’d say, give it a shot. You just might like it.

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This tea is smooth with a sour twinge in the finish. It’s easy to drink, but not so much my style.

The recommended steep time is 4-5 minutes but doesn’t have as much flavor, so I added a couple minutes topping out at 7. This makes this tea much more flavorful where you can catch more nuance.

This Jasmine is quite possibly noe of the best I’ve ever had! It’s light but aromatic and it keeps its flavor and aroma through a good three or four steeps.

This tea is one of the first teas I ever had in a pyramid style sachet. It’s smooth and sweet with some really fantastic tart in the finish.

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