New Tasting Notes

I’m kinda torn on this one. It’s inoffensive, but not particularly blowing my mind. It’s black tea. That’s all. Alright quality. A reluctant thumbs up.

Wasn’t too fond of the smell before I took the first sip, but once I did take a sip, I was pleased.

This tea is great on its own, but I usually mix it with Adagio’s black coconut. I did that today and it is gooo-ooo-ooood!

Needed the extra caffeine today, I guess.

2nd steep on these leaves, 10 min this time — probably too long. Still good flavor, although less aroma and a bit of astringency.

Glass infuser in mug, boiling water, 6 min. More bitter and astringent than I like, but this could be due to too long a steep or too much tea, so will try again. I drink earl greys more for the scent, anyway, but it needs to make a good drink, as well.

Not that bad for green tea in a bag. The added herbs are nice.

Georgie is very mild, almost thin. If you are looking for a brisk, robust tea, then please look elsewhere. It was pleasant with some malty flavors.

Slightly smoky, but much less than other Yunnan teas I have tried.

It tastes a bit better with a shorter steeping time. I still don’t recommend it unless you’re in a pinch, though. Ditto for just about all traditional bag teas. :P

Simply the best next to sun and surf!

I had always shied away from lapsang before, but really enjoyed a Smoky Russian Caravan I had bought over the web. I happened to be in Waitrose and spotted this. Large leaf tea, cheap (£1.20/packet), why not give it a try? I’m really impressed. It does smell (and taste) of bonfires, but there’s a sweetness there too. Lovely, and it makes me want to try a more expensive one at some point to see if I can taste the difference!

Not as good as a real British or Irish tea (like Barry’s), but pretty close.

I was looking for something refreshing with a nice smell and GREEN…decided to do this one again! LOVE IT!

I really like the blend of spices in this tea, but there is so little actual tea in the bag, it almost seems like an herbal tea.

Oh, how I love this British tea. So dark and smooth and omg, perfect for waking up.

I always forget how much the rolled tea leaves expand during steeping. I tend to add too many to my cup. (Photo)

I love this tea so much, but I’m almost out and their coconut tea now has pineapple in it. I might get it blended with their mandarin green for a chocolate-orange taste.

Definitely better than having to drink Red Rose, but still not great. At least it’s organic.

Something great about peppermint for getting the brain back in gear. And I need it too… long day.

One of my favorites from Adagio. Love.

I am definitely going to order a bigger size of this.