902 Tasting Notes
Had to add this to the database this morning…hopefully I didn’t just create a duplicate entry. Apologies if I did!
It’s very different from what I was expecting. The dry scent is very herbal; very similar to the “Get …” series from Republic of Tea.
I taste the red clover first, I think…at least, something herbal is the first note. I get a hint of the pu-erh, and then the ginger and cayenne hits. I’m very glad I didn’t steep for a full 5 minutes! It’s pretty darn good, but I just don’t think I can handle the cayenne.
MelissaPicoli, thanks for sending me this sample!! I think it’s got too much heat for me, sadly.
Preparation
Hi Jaime…Thanks for comments! It isn’t for everyone. The cayenne serves a very specific metabolic purpose, and is lovely for circulation. This tea really is intended as a beauty tonic, rather than a delicious beverage, and tonics have taste “challenges!” Have you ever tasted plain burdock tea. not good, but so beneficial. Blended with the other beautifying herbs in this blend though, the taste kinda disappears. Thanks for trying it! If anyone else wants a sample, PM me!
p.s. don’t steep 5 minutes! steep a couple minutes, then re-steep up to three times. Mellows the cayenne. Also, try it again, I’ve had a lot of people who loved it after the third time trying it.
I went three to start. I definitely will be trying it again, and maybe do a “rinse” on it and then steep for about 2 minutes. I liked all of it, just that the cayenne hit me a bit hard. And, I’ll admit, I drink for the taste, not the benefits. Benefits are just a bonus for me.
One last pot before the end of the night…sadly, this pales in comparison to the Monkey Fart.
Preparation
I loved this stuff. It’s my second favorite chamomile blend, seconded only to Teavana’s Tranquil Dream.
I haven’t had Tranquil Dream yet. Will definitely have to get some and try. So far, my favorite chamomile is Honey Vanilla Chamomile from Celestial Seasonings.
amandajo sent me a sample of this tea…I pulled it out of the mailbox this morning and have been waiting to try it ever since!!
Scent of the brewed cup is amazing!! Banana flavored runts exactly. I almost don’t want to taste it, I am enjoying the scent that much. I just have it sitting in front of me, with my nose hovering over it, inhaling the fumes…
Wow. This is fantastic. Sweet, candy-banana taste with this amazing honeybush base. Yum. My inner evil monkey is very happy right now.
Preparation
If you like banana runts flavored/tasting tea- you MUST get his banana matcha:)
Meghann sent me a sample of it…love the taste and smell…just haven’t got the “how” of match figured out. Haven’t gotten the texture right yet.
The name of this alone earned a friggin’ “Shopping List” click.
I’m so glad you liked it! It’s definitely a favorite of mine too. I mentioned to Frank that I thought the name could double for a band…and they could have an official drink too! ;)
This is a surprisingly tasty tea to have with my lunch…a bag of popcorn. o_O
Preparation
I would have went w/ Gen Mai Cha:)
No Gen Mai Cha at office…plus no decaf Gen Mai Cha. Only decafs after noon, unless I’m being forced to stay awake!
I had the plaintain coconut one with popcorn the other day. They compliment well!
I would have had this one iced, but the ice machine is at the other end of the building and I’m to lazy for that today.
