Teavana

This one of my favorite types of tea. It is so rice-y tasting that it will catch you off guard, but it’s SO DELICIOUS.

Since I only make this on special occasions (such as when I have a green tea-drinking friend over) I don’t actually remember the details of this tea. Except that I liked it. ^^;

I would often mix this in a 1:2 ratio (1 being the peppermint) with Teavana’s Chinese Honey Dew White tea. I had a lot of trouble figuring out exactly how to brew it, considering the significant difference in brewing methods for white teas and tisanes. But when I occasionally did get it just right, I called it my “happiness tea”. It’s been a looong time since I’ve made this blend for myself, though.
I can’t remember how I liked the peppermint tea on its own, though.

I can’t remember having drunk this on its own, but I would often mix this in a 2:1 ratio (2 being the white) with peppermint tea. I had a lot of trouble figuring out exactly how to brew it, considering the significant difference in brewing methods for white teas and tisanes. But when I occasionally did get it just right, I called it my “happiness tea”. It’s been a looong time since I’ve made this blend for myself, though.

This is a personal favorite. The flavor is sweet enough to not need any sweeteners, but when you do add something (such as honey) it really enhances the apple flavor. It is a personal favorite to be sure. Made a pot for a friend and I to share while sitting next to a fire & watching a movie. Very cozy.

Perfect for the cooler nights we’ve been having. This tea is like having a cup of autumn!

A delicious and fruity tea blend. Nutty, warm, and sweet. I had to brew it for a lengthened amount of time to really pull strong apple flavors from it.

2 tsp @ 5 mins this time in my new ‘teapot’ from Adagio – VERY NICE! I FINALLY got it! YAY!

I FINALLY got to where I like this tea! YAY! I have tried this several times and not liked it and I think it was because put too much in while steeping and steeped for too long. It suggested steeping for 5 to 6 mins this time I steeped for about 4 mins maybe a tad longer. BUT…I like it now so I guess that is all that matters…is that I like it. The reason I tried so hard??? I loved the way the combo sounded and I totally LOVE the aroma of this one! It’s AWESOME! This technically isn’t a “tea” since it doesn’t have tea in it but it’s a good cuppa…just depends on your taste…if you want to really taste the spice and peppery kick then steep it longer and/or put more in while steeping…if you are looking to taste and combo or like it a little on the light side steep it just a tad shorter that it calls for.

I felt I should have steeped it in a wider, more fancy glass. It was fascinating to watch it bloom, as it was to drink!

Had this again yesterday after reviewing it on STeaPTV.com, and I’m still really enjoying. This time had it at 175 degrees with the Zojirushi water machine, a Finum tea filter (small) and I did a 2 minute steep, because I said so. :)

Savory, very light, enjoyed it very much, even at a 2 minute steep rather than a 1 minute steep. Reviewed for today’s episode of STeaP Live: http://steaptv.com

Nice combination of a little sweet and a little tart. Pretty strong; I don’t steep this for very long.

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More black tea than Currant taste this time…doubled the amount of the loose leaf – nice and dark!

Another cup

I seem to have a lot of this…it’s a pretty good cup…pretty fruity tasting…if you like that sort of thing…

The Currant Taste is more powerful than the aroma. The coloring is awesome!

I’m finishing up my stash now. I will miss you.

I had Vegetarian Chili for lunch and pair it with this…nice pair! LOVE IT! Almost out tho

Steeped more of the loose leaf and for longer. I’m looking for strong today. This is not the strongest but can be made strong if you want it to be…the aroma is beautiful!

A bit lighter in color than most other black teas…this was a repeat visit for this one…which I enjoy!