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364 Tasting Notes

Ginger Snappish from Bigelow
100

Tuesday July 5, 2011
1st Steep of the Day
Had A Last BAg of this at Work.
So I Jumped on It And SNAPPED IT UP.
Great Ginger Herb Tea, Time to Get another Box.
Keep On Steepin

Green Tea with Blueberry from Bigelow
99

Monday July 4, 2011
1st Steep of the Day
Had This Tea with Lunch at the Shamrock Resturant in Thurmont Md.
http://www.shamrockrestaurant.com/
I Wanted A Cup of their Barrys Gold Irish Black Tea
But they Brought a Tea Caddy without any Barry’s Gold
So Went with this Bigelow Green with Blueberry
Great Cup Again from Bigelows, Made me froget Barry’s Gold
Keep on Steepin

Green Tea Red Antioxidant from Salada
100

Lords Day July 3, 2011
1st Steep of the Day
Took This RED GREEN Tea Along to Church Today
Great strawberry and citrus flavors that make this a truly enjoyable tea
It Was Enjoyed The whole way to Virginia.
Gonna
Keep on Steepin

Wildberry from Strauss Herbal Tea Company
100

Friday JULY 1, 2011
1st Steep of the Day
LAST TIME FOR THIS MONTHLY WORK TEA
Change Coming for the MONTH OF JULY
Strauss’s Wildberry ( wine wanna be tea )
Again went for this Wine Reminding Tea “see other Notes”
Smells of Fruit Flavor Base.
When the 205’ Water hits the Bag it Springs to Life.
It’s hard to wait the 5 Min steep Time. But I’ll
Keep on Steepin

Wildberry from Strauss Herbal Tea Company
100

Thursday June 30, 2011
1st Steep of the Day
Strauss’s Wildberry ( wine wanna be tea )
Again went for this Wine Reminding Tea “see other Notes”
Smells of Fruit Flavor Base.
When the 205’ Water hits the Bag it Springs to Life.
It’s hard to wait the 5 Min steep Time. But I’ll
Keep on Steepin

Wildberry from Strauss Herbal Tea Company
100

Wednesday June 29, 2011
1st Steep of the Day
Strauss’s Wildberry ( wine wanna be tea )
Again went for this Wine Reminding Tea “see other Notes”
Smells of Fruit Flavor Base.
When the 205’ Water hits the Bag it Springs to Life.
It’s hard to wait the 5 Min steep Time. But I’ll
Keep on Steepin

Wildberry from Strauss Herbal Tea Company
100

Tuesday June 28, 2011
1st Steep of the Day
Strauss’s Wildberry ( wine wanna be tea )
Again went for this Wine Reminding Tea “see other Notes”
Smells of Fruit Flavor Base.
When the 205’ Water hits the Bag it Springs to Life.
It’s hard to wait the 5 Min steep Time. But I’ll
Keep on Steepin

Wildberry from Strauss Herbal Tea Company
100

Monday June 27, 2011
1st Steep of the Day
Strauss’s Wildberry ( wine wanna be tea )
Again went for this Wine Reminding Tea “see other Notes”
Smells of Fruit Flavor Base.
When the 205’ Water hits the Bag it Springs to Life.
It’s hard to wait the 5 Min steep Time. But I’ll
Keep on Steepin

Classic Escapade Collection from Tea Spree
36

Lord’s Day June 26, 2011
3rd Steep of the Day
Steeped a Cup of the Chai From This Collection
The Tea Is Pleasing and Mild rather Too,,, Mild
Dry Leaves Had A Good Black Tea Nose
With a SLIGHT Hint of SPICE (Cinnamon Clove and Black Pepper)
But it is VERY MILD AS was the Earl Grey
After Steeping for 3 Min. with 212 Boiling Water
The Liquor Was Light Brown with A More CINNAMON Smell
If You Like A LIGHT Chai Reach for this Escape.

Classic Escapade Collection from Tea Spree
36

Lord’s Day June 26, 2011
2nd Steep of the Day
Steeped a Cup of the Earl Grey From This Collection
The Wife wanted to Try a Tea Escapade in Earl Grey
The Tea Is Pleasing and Mild rather Too,,, Mild
Dry Leaves Had A Good Black Tea Nose
with Very Little, to No Earl Grey Bergamot smell
After Steeping for 3 Min. with 212 Boiling Water
The Liquor Was Light Brown with No Tell Tale Bergamot
If You Like A LIGHT Earl Grey Reach for this Escape.
But I Think That The EARL ESCAPED Here

Cranberry Orange Gourmet from Fortunes International Teas
98

Lord’s Day June 26, 2011
1st Steep Of The Day
Took this Fortunes Cranberry Orange To Church Today
Good Cup,, Not as Strong as The Usual Constant Comment.
But it is a Good Standby Cup the Lasted the whole way to Va.
Keep On Steepin

Wildberry from Strauss Herbal Tea Company
100

Friday June 24, 2011
1st Steep of the Day
Strauss’s Wildberry ( wine wanna be tea )
Again went for this Wine Reminding Tea “see other Notes”
Smells of Fruit Flavor Base.
When the 205’ Water hits the Bag it Springs to Life.
It’s hard to wait the 5 Min steep Time. But I’ll
Keep on Steepin

Strawberry Kiwi Green from Zhena's Gypsy Tea
98

Monday June 20, 2011
2nd Steep of the Day.
After Mowing the Lawn this Afternoon
I Needed to Keep the GREEN Color and Smell Going
I Steeped a POT of Zhena Gyspy Strawberry Kiwi GREEN
Great Relaxing and Soothing Choice Here.
The Dry Leaves Smell Like The Strawberrys GROWING
in My Wifes TOPSY TURVY Planter on The Front Porch
The Liquor was Not SO GREEN more Like A Bronze Tan.
But what a Treat to Sip the Warm Broth and taste the HINT of KIWI
Gonna Try this COLD and ICED Next
Keep On Steepin

Raspberry Earl Grey from Zhena's Gypsy Tea
99

Lord’s Day June 19, 2011
1st Steep of the Day
Took The EARL along to Church Today.
This Zhena Gyspy Tea Is a GOOD EARL Grey.
I Like the Subtle Smooth Raspberry Flavor behind the EARL Oil.
Lasted the whole way To VA. none made the Trip Back.
Keep on Steepin

Jasmine Dragon Phoenix Pearls with Rooibos Tropica from Teavana
100

Saturday June 18, 2011
Picked up a used Whittard 1886 Chelsea Tea Pot Today
And wanted to Steep a Special Tea to Try it Out.
Went with Teavana’a Jasmine Dragon Pearls with Tropica Rooibos
This was a Great Choice for the China White Tea Pot.
Color of the Liquor was Golden Brown
and the Wide Throat allowed the Smell of the STEEP to fill the ROOM
The Large Tea Pot Made 6 Cups of Great Tasting Mellow Tea. so I’ll
Keep on Steepin

Green Tea Red Antioxidant from Salada
100

Thursday June 16, 2011
1st Steep of the Day
Went with a MUG of RED GREEN from SALADA
This Mup Tasted Slippery and Very Wet
Good Green and Fruity Afterbite.
Wanna try to Duplicate Later Today GREAT CUP
Keep On Steepin

English Breakfast Tea from Williamson Tea
99

Wednesday June 15, 2011
2nd Steep of the Day
Wanted some Brisk English Black Tea (did I Get It)
Steeped a AVON TANKARD STEIN (32 Full Oz’s)
This is a Great Bold Black Tea from Williamson.
A full Quart with 3 Teaspoons of Sugar was great.
But I have to Start it a Little Earlier in the Afternoon next Time
Keep on Steepin

Wildberry from Strauss Herbal Tea Company
100

Wednesday June 15, 2011
1st Steep of the Day
Strauss’s Wildberry ( wine wanna be tea )
Again went for this Wine Reminding Tea “see other Notes”
Smells of Fruit Flavor Base.
When the 205’ Water hits the Bag it Springs to Life.
It’s hard to wait the 5 Min steep Time. But I’ll
Keep on Steepin

Wildberry from Strauss Herbal Tea Company
100

Tuesday Jun 14, 2011
1st Steep of the Day
Strauss’s Wildberry ( wine wanna be tea )
Again went for this Wine Reminding Tea “see other Notes”
Smells of Fruit Flavor Base.
When the 205’ Water hits the Bag it Springs to Life.
It’s hard to wait the 5 Min steep Time. But I’ll
Keep on Steepin

Wildberry from Strauss Herbal Tea Company
100

Monday June 13, 2011
1st Steep of the Day
Strauss’s Wildberry ( wine wanna be tea )
Again went for this Wine Reminding Tea “see other Notes”
Smells of Fruit Flavor Base.
When the 205’ Water hits the Bag it Springs to Life.
It’s hard to wait the 5 Min steep Time. But I’ll
Keep on Steepin

Green Tea Red Antioxidant from Salada
100

Lord’s Day June 12, 2011
1st Steep of the Day
Took The Red Green Along to Church Today
Great Sipping Cup for the Drive to Va.
Lasted the whole Way
Keep on Steepin

2003 Nuevo Pu-er Bing Cha from The Tao of Tea

Friday June 10, 2011
1st Steep of the Day
Opened a Vintage 2003 Pu-er from Tao Of Tea
Steeped 2 Pots of the OLD TREE Pu-er
The Dry Leaves are LARGE FULL LEAF TEA
The Dry Smell Is Earthy and Musty
The 1st Pot was Steeped a 2 Min. Flat in Boiling Water
This Pot was Golden Brown In Color
“Aged” somewhat Vintage Like in Smell
Taste was Bold with Slightly Bitter afterbite.
The Liquor was Sweetend with 2 teaspoons of Sugar
A VERY GOOD and Pleasent 1st Brew.
2nd Pot was Better and Less Bitter. No wonder I
Keep on Steepin

Wildberry from Strauss Herbal Tea Company
100

Thursday June 9,2011
1st Steep of the Day
Strauss’s Wildberry ( wine wanna be tea )
Again went for this Wine Reminding Tea “see other Notes”
Smells of Fruit Flavor Base.
When the 205’ Water hits the Bag it Springs to Life.
It’s hard to wait the 5 Min steep Time. But I’ll
Keep on Steepin

Wildberry from Strauss Herbal Tea Company
100

Profile

Bio

Long Time Tea Drinker,
Likes Flavored and Black Teas
Starting on Pu-er or Pu-erh Teas

Short time Steepster Poster.
Joined 11-5-2010
Great drinker interaction.
Good accurate tea information.
introducing new Brands and flavors

The Photo is My Favorite Yixing
(pronounced “ee” shing) Tea Pot
My Wife Got this for Me
from a 2nd Hand Thrift Shop
Brews Great Pot of Loose tea.
Especially Dr. Tea GingerBread Rooibos.

Check out this Audio Book. Great Listening
http://librivox.org/the-book-of-tea-by-okakura-kakuzo/
The Book of Tea Okakura Kakuzo

The Book of Tea was written by Okakura Kakuzo in the early 20th century. It was first published in 1906, and has since been republished many times. – In the book, Kakuzo introduces the term Teaism and how Tea has affected nearly every aspect of Japanese culture, thought, and life. The book is noted to be accessibile to Western audiences because though Kakuzo was born and raised Japanese, he was trained from a young age to speak English; and would speak it all his life, becoming proficient at communicating his thoughts in the Western Mind. In his book he elucidates such topics as Zen and Taoism, but also the secular aspects of Tea and Japanese life. The book emphasises how Teaism taught the Japanese many things; most importantly, simplicity. Kakuzo argues that this tea-induced simplicity affected art and architecture, and he was a long-time student of the visual arts. He ends the book with a chapter on Tea Masters, and spends some time talking about Sen no Rikyu and his contribution to the Japanese Tea Ceremony.
(Summary from Wikipedia)

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Lancaster PA.

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