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75

Basically heaven in a cup. Possibly my very favorite vanilla blend.

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76

I can’t believe how long I’ve had this… no wonder the leaves don’t look as pretty anymore. Probably a little softer than I’d prefer but I didn’t think to increase the leaf since I didn’t realize it was as old as it is.

Again, this is soft. Light and floral but not perfume/flowery. More like… a silk oolong lite. That same high sweetness, just not as intense. This isn’t something I need in my cupboard all the time, but once this little tin goes away, I’m sure I’ll eventually pick up more.

ETA: You know, for something ‘imperial’, the expanded leaves sure look liked they’ve been chewed on.

Preparation
185 °F / 85 °C 2 min, 30 sec
takgoti

Sure your cats didn’t get to it? Hehehe. Just kidding!

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76

Sweet, floral… More floral than when steeped at a lower temp (I usually do green oolongs at 195 or lower depending on my mood, but the Zojirushi was set to 208 and I didn’t want to wait so I just went with it). In place of the creamy taste that normally comes out at lower temp. brewing, I’m getting a sharper taste and some dryness at the end, but that works pretty nicely on my throat which is sore for some reason. Good stuff.

Preparation
205 °F / 96 °C 2 min, 30 sec

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76

Mmmm, this hits the spot tonight. I’m getting a good butter taste from it and the floral bit is coming through nicely as well – it’s actually pretty strong for a floral flavor. But it isn’t a light, rose floral or anything that would be sickening, but a richer floral flavor. Orchid I assume but can’t say for sure given I’ve never eaten any flowers (my dad once made me eat a cattail but I don’t think that is the same thing – that was more green leaf/stalk, not floral).

This is quite a nice little tea and something I was apparently totally in the mood for tonight. That makes me happy.

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68

When I first started drinking tea over a year ago, I didn’t like the malty taste of Assam. But tastes change so I thought I’d try it again. I can’t say I’m overly fond of the smell, but this tea is smooth and not unpleasant. I can’t say I’m going to turn into a big Assam drinker but it’s not icky like I once thought it was.

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75

It’s not quite as strong as I generally like my Earl Grey (it’s not quite strong enough to take milk like I like to add) but it’s still very good.

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75

This yummy tea is perfect for the afternoon. It’s a hearty black tea with plenty of jolt. I recommend leaving the bag in the cup the whole time to make it nice and strong. With extra punches of bergamot flavor, it’s a lovely alternative to more mild regular Earl Greys.

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75

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75

This is a nice rooibos with a nice, not-too-strong apricot flavor and the characteristic body of the rooibos. I like a warm cup of it in the evening to relax.

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75

I quite enjoy this. I think I had it first at Peet’s in Harvard Square?

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75

Yummy tea! I’m enjoying it with my brother.

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75

I know folks who live on this tea who are also fond of this brand’s vanilla tea. Emphasis is on the fruity soft flavor, the ginger is not assertive as you might find in some spicy cuisines.

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75

Really nice well-rounded chai tea blend, no harsh or bitter notes.
Good with milk and sweetener even after it’s brewed for awhile.

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75

Really nice with milk and sweetener. The black tea component gets strong before the cardamom and pepper and other spices are just coming into their own. Can be bitter/acidic if left brewing too long.

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75

A special tea for me – I would have a cup with every breakfast on the lake when we would go on our yearly trip to Maine. No longer available, such a shame.

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75

A good green tea, but one that I find gets me through the work day on a regular basis.

Preparation
195 °F / 90 °C 3 min, 0 sec

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86

Curiously fruity when sweetened! This stuff doesn’t last a week when we’ve got it in the house. Beautiful.

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75

It’s astonishing that I love this as much as I do; I’m not usually a big fan of herbals. This makes an excellent morning tea.

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75

I agree, very similar to Tension Tamer but definitely higher quality tastewise

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75

I drink this almost every day. The flavor is light and delicious, and it smells so good you’ll sit with your cup right under your nose! One of my favorites.

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75

My favorite oolong. It’s delicate and faintly sweet, almost flowery, but not at all cloying. The little leaves are wadded up like spitballs, lovely to watch unfurl in the hot water.

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75

This was a great tea. I brewed at four minutes for hot and cold. Nice strong bold favor, just how I like my teas.

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