creme flavor blends well with the bergamot and i think it gets more mellow on the 2nd steep but i like it better that way! good for resteeps :)
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im not an expert in Darjeeling but ive tried a few that got astringent and i have also had some EG that easily got bitter in the steep.
this did not easily get bitter, neither was it unpleasantly astringent (at least, not that i noticed) so this is a good Darjeeling for me :)
add a lil EG flavor and yeah!
this is an interesting combination. you have to try it to know what i mean :)
and dont worry, it is pleasant enough for me to order in bulk so yeah, it is a good kind of interesting.
resteeps well. i’ve lost count, maybe im on the 4th…
very tasty for the 1st steep. outshone the pearls, actually. but no more taste by the 2nd…and i do love to resteep my teas. BUT if you want a really strong jasmine…this is a one steep goodie :)
i have been wanting to try all my Jasmines at the same time and since i am starting to group my teas by category, it just got easier to up and actually do it. wasnt able to include the newly arrived swaps but this is the best of the 5 pearls in my possession.
other pearls were: Teavivre, Mark T Wendell, Tazo, and Ovation (in no particular order)
also infused some Jasmine Jazz on the side but that is for another tasting note :)
When I was tasting this, I thought “This tastes fun.”
Hence, the name :)
*I like it so much, I think I will offer this soon as finances allow
I have not been a fan of white tea even though I knew it was the least processed and of finer leaves – mainly because I could not taste anything from it (someone help me train my tastebuds, please!)
Enter this cherry-flavored tea.
It tastes so natural. Like it’s really how white tea is meant to taste! Haha, I know that sounds weird but that’s how I feel about this tea :)
*I like it so much, I think I will offer this soon as finances allow
The first time I had it, I might not have followed the directions because I didn’t care for it so much. But my mom kept on asking me to prepare some, saying that it tasted good and so I made an effort to follow the directions this time.
The liquor is dark like a black tea’s.
The flavor is pleasant enough that my dad did not object to it. He is very particular to flavors.
The extra motivation for wanting this prepared: my mom’s friend has a friend who has cancer and I gave her a 2oz pouch of this. Later on we heard that her friend was wanting to get some more of it because it helped her to feel stronger. True story :)
I have to admit: the first time I had this, I brewed it beside the Blueberries and Cream.
And I kinda liked the creamy one better while they were warm. But cooled, I liked the tartness of the Blackcurrant more!
But like the BB&C, this I feel is better than the average tea in both aroma and flavor :)
Aroma: Attractive. I had a feeling this was gonna be a good one when I was just scooping out a sample for a swap.
Flavor: It did not disappoint! I like this and would buy it again before I run out of this.
I just want to say that my first EG Cream felt kinda weird like “Is this how it is supposed to taste?” but this one was….“Mmmmm, blueberries and cream!”
I think this is better taken while warm…tho it is still yummy after cooling down :)
Scent: not too apricotty but apricot enough to be called it :)
Flavor: stable. It does not fluctuate with the temperature.
Tried this at the same time as Mango #2. My initial evaluation for them is similar :)
Scent: not too mango but mango enough to be called it :)
Flavor: stable. It does not fluctuate with the temperature.
Tried this at the same time as Apricot #2. My initial evaluation for them is similar :)
Scent, dry: so fruity and sweet!
Liquor flavor, warm:
This was a surprise coz I expected to like the Mango#1 better but this one is good! I would buy this..waitaminute, I already did :D
Cooled: It is still good but the Mango tasted better :)
Scent, dry: sweet like amaretto!
Flavor when warm: so-so
Flavor when cool: good!
Steeped it beside the Caramel
Warm, this tastes better/stronger than itself (cooled) and the Caramel (cooled).
No need to add sugar
Flavor is gone on the 2nd (or was it 3rd?) steep
This tastes like rootbeer! Not too strong of a rootbeer but it is there :)
I feel that the flavor shines through better when it is warm.
Warm rootbeer. Who knew huh?
Will try steeping for a longer time next time or adding more tea leaves for my next brew :)
Scent, dry: alluring mango nose
Warm liquor: na-ah
Cooled liquor flavor: great!
No need to add sugar :)
Tasted this side by side the Apricot #1
After cooling, I liked them both! Actually prefer this over Apricot :)
My first honeybush! Perfectly blended too :)
It is sweet without any sugar (probably coz of the rum) and of course nutty!
The scent is nice.
The flavor is light and pleasant enough that I feel I can drink this everyday and not get tired :)
My dad detected a flowery taste after I told him it was nuts and rum flavored…and promptly finished off my cup (he thought it was for him). Good thing I had tasted it well enough before showing it to him :)
Was very excited to get this because I knew it is a special EG and oh how I waited for it!
Now it’s here.
Dry, the scent is EG but I had to stick my nose close to the bag to smell it.
An understated EG
un·der·stat·ed /ˌəndərˈstātid/ Adjective
Presented or expressed in a subtle and effective way: “understated elegance”
It does not reveal it’s beauty at the start of the sip. (I never realized there were parts to a sip until now)
Watch for it. The flavor gently spreads in your mouth with increasing complexity and delights the tastebuds nonchalantly and surprises with a sweet floral finish.
I usually dont steep my teas too long but recommend the full 3 minutes for this one. No worries on the darjeeling getting bitter, it is just right.
Its merits may be lost on those who dont take time to sip and savor but for the tea and Earl Grey connoisseur, this is an excellent tea indeed.
Note: This is my second time to have this tea. I have to admit that the first time, I did not sense the things that I discovered about this tea today. Maybe because I had different expectations of it. It’s the same thing with love, I suppose ;)
I am happy to have and offer this at Love is Tea to expand the horizons of those on a quest for the yummiest Earl Greys like me :)
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i have not tried a lot of EGs but i think i have tried enough to tell that this is wonderful enough to top my love for Twinings Earl Grey – that has really been my quest since my first sip: to discover even tastier Earl Greys :)
so the scent: i knew just by smelling it that it was a winner. lingeringly seductive.
the flavor: bergamot strong enough to touch my heart, soft enough to make me sigh
the liquor: golden.
*i accidentally poured very slightly heated water (small refill of electric kettle after pouring) on for the second steep. poured it out immediately and drank the flavored water. nice haha.
2nd steep: still good. flavor was a little muted, maybe because of my accident or because i didnt really wait that long to pour it again. will definitely try this again in the coming days.
i am happy to have and offer this at Love is Tea to expand the horizons of those on a quest for the yummiest Earl Greys like me :)
this has a delicate sweet taste and pleasing aroma.
the liquor is light gold
i like it :)
a day cannot pass without a fix. today, i killed 2 birds with one stone: tried the mocha surprise and am writing a review of it ;)
while it may not have the strength of coffee (yes, i know its an herbal!), it does have the slight bitterness so it still kinda feels like coffee. it has the caffeine feeling with none of the stuff that’s bad for you :D
there it is again! the taste that makes me smile…is it really licorice? hmmm. it also has a strong but pleasantly sweet aftertaste at the back of my mouth.
it is actually refreshing now that im sipping it after typing every few words.
now that im near the bottom of the cup, i realize that i had not strained the herbs so now i can’t finish my drink :P
next time i will try to prepare it with a whole teaspoon (i used half this time)
on my 2nd steep of my 2nd bag, i thank you Josie Jade :)
aroma: slightly smoky mingled with a rosy fragrance
flavor: i like a strong lapsang souchong but this blend’s flavors fit!
this is the one i liked the best of all the 3 teas i had on my bday. it is good enough that i finished it even without adding anything :)
thank You Lord for tea <3
Terri, thank you for this tea :)
It is nice to sip to this while listening to Ana Karenina (again).
After sipping, I breathe in and out and nuances i did not notice before were there! A little xylitol brings together the pleasant blend’s flavors and pushes it up to the surface.
Before the bit of sweetener, I thought this is a tea a man will like :) it is robust with a slight floweryness.
But for being robust, it does not have the strength that makes me back off from breakfast teas. This is a good tea to transition my taste buds into those and I imagine I will be liking those bolder teas in the future :)
And thanks for the sugar tip, yall! It is an interesting tea upon second glance. Im glad to have enough for more encounters with this Czar
