75 Tasting Notes

50
drank Sweet Oblivion by Carytown Teas
75 tasting notes

Just finished the 2 oz. I bought to try this out. I started having just a cup in the evening, but this week I began brewing a pot before bedtime as they suggested. I’m not sure if it has helped me sleep, though.

I like the flavor of chamomile, which was my bedtime tisane before I tried this. This blend has a certain tang that took some getting used to. I think it might be fennel. Anyway, it’s not bad, but I think I’ll go back to plain old chamomile.

Preparation
205 °F / 96 °C 8 min or more

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74
drank Kenya Milima by Harney & Sons
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After reading the comments here, I decided to go with the shorter steep time. It’s becoming my favorite non-flavored tea for afternoons and coffee-less mornings. I don’t even need to put sugar or milk in it.

Preparation
180 °F / 82 °C 1 min, 30 sec

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50
drank Holiday Tea by Harney & Sons
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Meh. Not particularly exciting. It has potential, but the flavor is too weak for what it wants to be.

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I’m kind of disappointed with this. I was hoping that it would be better than the bagged version, but I think the pieces are two whole to steep right. The flavor is not right.

Preparation
205 °F / 96 °C 4 min, 0 sec
Em

That’s a stinker :(

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100
drank Hot Cinnamon Spice by Carytown Teas
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My favorite tea, particularly in the winter. I love cinnamon flavored things, and this is a perfect blend of the sweet and hot cinnamon flavors. I add a little honey to punch it up, but it doesn’t need it.

Preparation
205 °F / 96 °C 3 min, 0 sec

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I started as a coffee drinker who appreciated tea. I mainly drank a few flavored bagged teas (and of course, Southern sweet iced tea). I pull out the Throat Coat and Breathe Easy when I’m sick, but aside from that, teas had never been a daily part of my life. However, my sister has exposed me to a broader range of flavors, and to loose teas, which was good when coffee started bothering me and I needed a new source for warm cups of caffeine delivery systems. I mainly drink English breakfast teas these days, but occasionally explore some others. Earthy teas that are low in bitterness are my preference, and I tend to avoid fruity teas in general, with a few exceptions.

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