191 Tasting Notes

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drank Lady Grey by Twinings
191 tasting notes

Oh, I keep thinking of dorky things to say about this tea:

The Earl’s better half.
Come see the softer side of Grey.

I think there were a couple more, but I can’t remember them, so I’ll spare you. :) But I am still enjoying this tea, and the novelty of having tea in my office at work!

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I found a bag of this in my backpack – so, it’s probably 1-2 years old. I recently discovered the hot water dispenser at work, and it is so freezing in the AC I really needed a cup of hot tea. This was really a pleasant surprise. I really don’t remember liking this all that much when I first had it, but today it is great. The ginger (and perhaps other spices, as I see there are a lot of other ingredients) is coming through most strongly, but there is a nice fruitiness without being sweet. Perhaps it is the non-standard steeping conditions – less-than-boiling hot water in my stainless steel insulated mug.

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I was excited when this tea popped up at my grocery store – something new! The flavor to me is mostly Assam, but quite good. I had it with a splash of milk.

Oh, and I forgot to mention – I bought a box of 50 bags for $5, so I would definitely say this is a great tea for the price!

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Strong, malty, full-bodied flavor. Maybe a little bit of chalkiness, but not unpleasant. A good “up & at em” tea this morning. I had it with a splash of milk. Does anyone make chai with Assam tea? It seems like it would stand up to the spices well.

Preparation
Boiling 5 min, 0 sec

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83

Nice smooth flavor. I brewed it hot, and added a splash of milk. Funny thing – I thought I was drinking Assam, and I thought there was something wrong with it since I wasn’t tasting the maltiness at all! Nope, Ceylon has no maltiness. Interestingly, there is something almost chocolatey about it. I’ll definitely be using this for blending with other flavors.

Preparation
Boiling 5 min, 0 sec

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A very soothing bedtime tea. The flavors were nicely balanced – the mellow taste of chamomile, sweet peppermint, and a bit of zest from the lavender.

Preparation
Boiling 5 min, 0 sec

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83
drank Earl Grey by Twinings
191 tasting notes

A fragrant Earl grey. A big cup of this tea was a great way to start my morning. Not weak, not bitter – just right for me. I think there might not be a lot of complexity to the flavor, but that’s ok by me.

Tea. Earl grey. Hot.

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drank Irish Breakfast by Twinings
191 tasting notes

A bold cup, and I am really enjoying it. I agree with the description of malty. There is a hint of bitterness, but it adds to the experience. This is a good tea for the transition from lovely sleepy, sleepy dreams to harsh reality (can you tell I’m still waking up?). I probably wouldn’t drink it anytime other than breakfast, but it is a nice get-up-and-go sort of cup. I’m drinking it with a splash of milk, but the tea would be fine without it too.

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Chamomile lovers only! Luckily, I am one. If you were expecting an intense apple flavor, this might be disappointing. The stronger flavor is a very soothing chamomile, and the apple is a subtle but excellent addition. The apple flavor isn’t “sour apple” or “apples and cinnamon,” but more mellow than either of those. This is one of my favorite teas to drink in the evening when I want a calming cup.

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drank Vanilla Chai by Bigelow
191 tasting notes

Maybe this is a no-brainer, but I realized that this tea is much better if you heat up the milk before adding. I’ve been adding cold almond or soy milk so I can drink the tea more quickly after steeping, but if the chai gets too cool, the flavors just don’t stand out as much anymore.

Still loving this. It is sweet, easy to drink, and a nice way to start the day.

Cofftea

I love hot chai and iced chai… definitely not a fan of luke warm chai though- and that’s what hot tea + cold milk gives you:(

Kaitlin S

Yeah – usually it seems like adding a splash of milk right after I steep it cools it down enough to drink immediately, but I think I’ve been a little slow/trying to multitask in the mornings lately so the tea cools down a bit more than it should.

Bigelow Tea

Great tip VegTea-so glad you are enjoying your tea!

Valorie for Bigelow Tea

threewhales

This is still one of my all time favs:)

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