Lover's Leap

This was really not what I expected. When I opened the lid of the pot to take out the infusing basket, I had to ask if they had used the right leaves. These leaves looked positively green! It looked very much like some of the darjeelings I have made. Then I thought we had understeeped, because the tea was so light in color. But no, this is just the color it should be. I looked it up on their website. And indeed, any longer and it would have been bitter. There is a touch of astringency and definitely hints of lemon in the cup as the company describes. I started out
preferring Ceylons, but my tastes have changed and I am not overly thrilled with this tea at the moment. Maybe it will be just the taste for one hot day, or perhaps it will be wonderful as a cold
brew iced tea.

Another nice mild tea from Harney & Sons – light and a bit lemony. I think I will take 30 seconds/a minute off brewing time next pot because it was just a tad bitter.

This tea is very light in color and has a slightly sour aroma. The flavor is lightly earthy, smooth, not very dry or bitter, perhaps even a little sweet. This tea is light enough to enjoy without milk or sugar and may even be overpowered by them.

Brisk, super brisk on first steep for 3min (I think next time I will start at 2min). Brassy liquor with lemony accents. Kinda reminds me of Irish Breakfast, this is one of the few teas I would want to drink with milk. On the second steeping I lost the lemony and picked up on some smokiness. Overall a nice afternoon tea that will wake you up and keep you going to 5:00.