So when I was in Paris a couple of weeks ago, I actually did manage to visit a couple of tea shops including Mariage Freres and Kusmi Tea. In general, the teas that I smelled at Mariage Freres came off too perfume-y or artificial to me in the store. In addition to that, I was pressed for time and the shop was busy with many customers, so I did not end up getting anything there. Now that I’m re-tasting this tea, which was so generously sent to me by Stephanie, I’m kind of regretting not carving out more time to really poke around and actually talk to some of the salespeople. This tea does such a nice job of balancing the almond, spices, and black tea base in almost a creamy sort of way. On the other hand, perhaps it was good that I didn’t stick around too long because I already have enough tea as it is! Anyway, looks like my next cuppa will be my last of this tea, so I’ll be sad when it’s gone.
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I’m a California girl temporarily located in Boston for school (brrr). I only recently got into teas because I’ve never really liked coffee (too bitter), but I have been a daily barley tea drinker since I was little.
Through some timid tastings and exploring, I so far like:
-Japanese green teas (genmaicha, hojicha, sencha, etc)
-Oolongs! (Most kinds except formosa and dan cong so far)
-Straight black teas
-English Breakfast teas
-Fruity teas (peach, apple, strawberry, other berries)
NOT a huge fan of rooibos, matcha, heavily artificial tasting teas, or anything gingery or peppery, but I’m trying to keep an open mind and taste everything that I can!
I’m trying to sample more straight teas and have been having pretty awesome discoveries so far. Thank goodness for sample sizes!
My tentative rating system:
90-100: Woohoo! I’m loving it, and I’m definitely restocking when I get the chance and/or crying when I’m out.
80-90: Yum! I’ll try to restock if it fits in my budget when I run out.
70-80: Probably would not buy again, but it was nice enough to finish the cup.
50-70: Would not choose this tea for myself if given the situation, but would not reject it if someone offered it to me and would gulp down politely.
50 or less: Nope. Don’t care to taste that tea again, sorry!
I’m always down to swap, so send me a message if anything in my cupboard is calling your name!
