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77
drank China Breakfast by Rishi Tea
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Boiling 4 min, 30 sec

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77
drank Darjeeling Tea by Golden Moon Tea
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Boiling 5 min, 0 sec
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teaplz 16 years ago

Ricky, did you steep this too long? Most people steep Darjeelings to around the 2-3 minute mark, from what I’ve read… and the package says 2-4 minutes. They’re a really delicate type of black.

Just want to make sure that your tea tastes awesome!

Ricky 16 years ago

Nope cause I thought that it didn’t have enough flavor. Steeping longer should bring out the flavor. It wasn’t bitter or anything, it just lacked flavor. It was very delicate, a bit too delicate. It’s okay, it’s still a very good darjeeling compared to the other ones I’ve drank. Like the bagged ones I carry around, arghh.

teaplz 16 years ago

Okay! Just wanted to make sure, hehe, because I’ve definitely oversteeped stuff sometimes. :(

Reading other people’s comments, they seem to think it’s a delicate Darjeeling too! I haven’t tried it yet, but we’ll see what happens!

Ricky 16 years ago

I’ve been over steeping a lot of my tea lately. I keep getting distracted or caught up in my work. I thought you liked bold teas? It’s not as light as organic green, but it’s pretty light.

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81
drank Pu-erh Vanilla Mint by Rishi Tea
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Boiling 6 min, 0 sec

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78
drank Sencha by Golden Moon Tea
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Preparation
180 °F / 82 °C 2 min, 0 sec
takgoti 16 years ago

I just love seeing all these GM sampler reviews. Not sure why, but I think it’s just because between you and teaplz it’s like watching a puppy discover snow for the first time.

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75
drank Sencha Overture by Adagio Teas
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185 °F / 85 °C 4 min, 0 sec
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teaplz 16 years ago

Step away from the free Sorapot! It’s mine! :D

Ricky 16 years ago

You have the IngenuiTea =P, now you’re just being greedy =D. Let me have my snow globe!

Cofftea 16 years ago

@Ricky, while I love reverse french press- the ingenuiTEA is pretty much junk in comparison- at least in asthetics:)

Ricky 16 years ago

The fact that ingenuiTea is plastic doesn’t help either =P

Cofftea 16 years ago

@Ricky AMEN! I ended up getting a teapot w/ the infuser in the cover cuz I couldn’t find a glass version.:(

Jillian 16 years ago

Nuh-uh! I saw it first! ;)

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71
drank White Peach by Adagio Teas
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180 °F / 82 °C 8 min or more
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Jillian 16 years ago

Have you tried Stash’s White Peach Oolong? It’s pretty good for a bagged tea IMO.

Ricky 16 years ago

Nope, but I might have to in the near future.

LENA 16 years ago

I have this one too. I really want to try it iced. The White Blueberry from Adagio is pretty tasty as well.

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180 °F / 82 °C 8 min or more
teaplz 16 years ago

Yeah, this one is incredibly light. I just found it a tad disappointing because it was as light as a white tea without the delicious sweetness associated with it.

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77
drank French Breakfast by Golden Moon Tea
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Boiling 5 min, 0 sec
teaplz 16 years ago

Is there any actual honey in this one, or is it just a tasting note?

Ricky 16 years ago

Well the description said there was a honey flavor to this tea.

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66
drank Peach by Adagio Teas
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Boiling 5 min, 0 sec
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Cofftea 16 years ago

I’ll take any you’d be willing to send me. I looked in your cupboard and they all look good to me:)

Ricky 16 years ago

Email coming your way to see which ones you want.

Meghann M 15 years ago

If you still have this Peach tea, and want to pass it along I’d be more than happy to swap anything (although my teas are mostly tisanes and ceylon basted flavors right now).

Ricky 15 years ago

Hmmm apparently I have close to a full tin left ;)

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83
drank Honey Pear by Golden Moon Tea
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Boiling 4 min, 0 sec
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Carolyn 16 years ago

This was my first flavored tea and very little has compared. I love the Golden Moon selections.

teaplz 16 years ago

Yay! Glad you’re getting the most out of the Golden Moon sampler, Ricky! This tea sounds awesome on so many levels. I LOVE the taste of pear!

Ricky 16 years ago

GM’s sampler was a bad idea…. cause now I’ll want to buy a large tin of the ones I really liked. It’s interesting none of Adagio’s tea really pulled me in, but GM’s tea does. I guess there really is a difference in the quality of the leaves.

LENA 16 years ago

I finally waved goodbye to Adagio too! I have a few that I might continue to buy, but I think I’ve moved on.

Ricky 16 years ago

Haha, yayy! But I have to use up my gift points! Ahhhhh! That means more spending!

takgoti 16 years ago

This is one of the many Golden Moon teas I have been eyeing. Between this and the ones that Carolyn sent me, I think I’ve got a solid GM order queued up. Though, I’ll probably end up getting the sampler anyway because I’m pedantic.

Jillian 16 years ago

@Takgoti: Yes, I’m planning to get GM’s sampler in the new year (I’ve spent enough money this year). It’s such a neat idea, letting you try out their selection without having to commit to buying huge quantities.

@Ricky: Hey if you don’t want your Adagio points I can always take them off of your hands! ;p

Ricky 16 years ago

I wish more companies would do the sampler. I’ve been browsing around and I don’t believe any other store offers something like that. Do companies really expect us to randomly browse and purchase what catches our eyes? I mean some of these online tea stores don’t offer the best browsing experience.

Haha, can we transfer points :D, trade ya some for some tea samplers. I think I got over 100 points saved up. I’m just waiting for a free shipping promotion =D

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Hiya!

I am always up for sharing my tea with others. If you’re interested in something just let me know.

My Ratings
80+ Love it, needs to purchase more!
70-79 Pretty good, would consider another cup
50-69 Not bad, but probably won’t repurchase
< 50 Bleck, I don’t want another cup

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