Zen Full Leaf Tea

Bagged
Appearance:
Aroma when Dry: Very fragrant, Bright, lemony, minty, woody, sweet
After water is first poured:. deserty minty, lemon undertones
Tea liquor:
At beginning if steep: light green
At end of steep: foresty brownish green
Staple?No
Time of day preferred: any
Taste:
First Steep:
first notes: sweet moderate Mint, hints of lemon, green tea base hinted at
As it cools? Mint develops a foresty spicy note, sweeteness all but disappears, lemony notes mellow out and get a bit grassy and creamy.
Additives used (milk, honey, sugar etc)? No.
Lingers? Yes, both mint and lemon noticeably stay, notes build with each sip

Second Steep: mellows into a good mid grade mintyness

The teabag NOT full leaf blend of tazo zen was one of my first tea loves. It was the first tea that made me realize that there was more then lipton.

I had this a few days ago at starbucks for my afternoon cup. It was the whole leaf variety. I only steeped it for about two minutes because the water they put it in is VERY hot, likely higher then what I would do for green tea.

I love the green tea minty goodness. Oh, the joy of a first tea love!

I had this tea at Starbucks the other day and it was very good. The spearmint adds a bit of a kick, yet it is very calming a at the same time. I think they have done a pretty good job since they introduced the full leaf teas a few years ago, and not nearly as “dusty” tasting as the previous iteration.

Iced, it is quite tasty, again with the spearmint giving it a refreshing aspect. The barrista can also add lemonade, and though it is kind of fake tasting, it is still quite yummy.

I find this one very bitter when over-steeped, so I have a very short steep time when having it hot.

This is one of my favorite teas, it is also one of the first teas that I bought as the full leaf version and made me love teas. Just when I opened up the tea it smells amazing; lemony, sweet, minty, and at the same time has a nice green tea backing flavor. When I brew it and start sipping I enjoy the simple combination of lemongrass, peppermint, and sweetness. Very good tea overall.

I like the tea itself, but the bag stinks – it rips so easily! The tin is the perfect size to store regular sized teabags in. It’s what I use for my stash at work.

I received this tea by mistake, once I said green tea and didn’t know that starbucks carried more than one, and the dude heard zen tea. And that’s how we met. It doesn’t make the am cut because it is a very mellow, comforting, low key tea, I make it my late evening companion.

I like minty flavors in gum (or chocolate! or ice cream!), so while this tea is good, it’s not necessarily something I gravitate toward. That being said, it’s very refreshing iced on a summer day, possibly mixing it with some lemonade!

Great anytime tea! I found this at starbucks to add to my green tea collection and I love it. The spearmint taste gives it a little kick. I drink it plain, however I would think that adding a little lemon and splenda would give the tea a complete make over! I seep this tea for about 30-50 seconds. Enjoy!