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Floral Eclipse from EGO Tea Company

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83/100

Floral Eclipse

Flowering Green Blend by EGO Tea Company

A handsewn China green tea that unfolds during infusion to reveal a globe amaranth, marigold, and jasmine flowers. Brews a smooth cup and can be infused multiple times.

Caffeine: Low

Brewing: 3-5 mins at 165 degrees

Origin: China

5 Tasting Notes

John S.
94
John S. 2 tasting notes

I tried this one as Kacie was giving it a high rating. Ordered it directly from Ego Tea. I’ve had flowering teas from California Tea House before and gave them an average rating as they were a little on the bitter side and were very flat. I actually liked this tea from Ego way more. No bitterness (not until about 8-9 minutes, after which any tea will get bitter anyways) and it had a way fuller green tea taste. It also had a really sweet smell which came of just a little as an aftertaste. I don’t think that these teas are scented, so I am guessing it might be the flowers. I think I’ll try some of the others they offer.

Ego Tea’s page for this tea: http://egotea.com/tea/flowering/floral_eclipse.htm

Had this tea again last nigt and realized that I didn’t steep it long enough last time. I steeped it for about 4.5 minutes and the flavor came out fuller (with no bitterness) than when I steeped last time for 3 minutes. I also measured the temperature of the water before steeping and it was at around 167F, lower than last time. I think that steeping at a lower water temperature for longer time yielded better taste. I also noticed that it a had a sweet aroma, which must be the flowers. I think I am going to order the rest of Ego’s flowering teas. I’ll make comments as I drink them.

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Kacie
100

I really liked this flowering tea from EGO. I always keep this or any of their other flowering teas at home for when I have friends over as it’s always a hit. If you plan on sipping for a while, make sure to poor all water out until you are ready for another steep. If you keep the hot water in the pot, the tea gets bitter – it is green tea. I usually resteep one tea bloom 2-3 times.

Pictures and more info: http://www.egotea.com/tea/flowering/floral_eclipse.htm

Ego Tea Company
valeriejohns
80

Great tea. Liked the arty look as it brewed. The taste of green tea was good.