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drank Anxi Jin Suo Shi by Verdant Tea
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drank Constant Comment by Bigelow
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It appears my little sample of “tea you’d drink with a granny after taking her to the Walmart” has gone missing, along with the sturdy reusable bag it was probably in, whose last use was probably a few weeks ago.

So I’m having an imaginary cup of this classic orange spice black tea in a slow moment at work.

Bah!

Flavors: Airy

Preparation
0 tsp 0 OZ / 0 ML
gmathis

Wish you were here. I’ve got plenty!

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drank Lady Grey by Twinings
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Teabg

The bergamot nuances I get in the regular Earl Grey are lost to orange. The two tastes blend well. A somewhat serious disposition peaks from behind the sunny face. Overall, a lighthearted tea.

Flavors: Bergamot, Bright, Citrusy, Drying, Orange, Orange Zest, Tangy, Tea, Wood

Preparation
10 OZ / 295 ML

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drank Earl Grey by Twinings
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US teabag version.

Much better than the English Breakfast. It doesn’t hold a flame to the memory of their tinned leaf I had 25 years ago but it’s good enough in a pinch. Rather drying and woody! I get hints of lime-cream swirling within the surprisingly complex bergamot taste.

Flavors: Bergamot, Bright, Butterscotch, Citrusy, Cream, Floral, Lime, Tangy, Tannic, Tea, Wood

Preparation
10 OZ / 295 ML
TeaEarleGreyHot

I remember those old Twinings tins with the round pop-tops! I went through a bunch of them in HighSchool. Twinings loose Earl Grey was my favorite for long nights of homework. 8^)

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drank Turmeric Amber Sun by Numi Organic Tea
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A tisane I’ve had in years past; giving a new box a go.

This time around, I can taste more than turmeric. The honeybush and/or rooibos come through a bit with honeyed sweetness and a woody, dry texture. Vanilla is soft and mild. I suspect cinnamon and cardamom round out the flavor but they are separately imperceptible. Overall, this tisane is mild, fairly thin and watery.

Flavors: Black Pepper, Dry, Honey, Spices, Thin, Turmeric, Vanilla, Watery, Woody

Preparation
Boiling 8 min or more 8 OZ / 236 ML

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drank Da Hong Pao 大紅袍 by T Shop
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This is a heavy roast yancha which seems difficult to come by these days. The roast is well done, and if this tea is from 2020, it’s had plenty of time to mellow. “Dark forest chicory-carob-mulberry” sums it up well. Plenty of texture between smooth and velvety, almost syrupy, and barky rasp. No fuss here just full flavor and aroma without a demanding aftertaste. I did several sessions at 6g:100mL but 5g does as well.

One of the first gifts my boyfriend gave me. He’s a good man that knows how to shop for a good tea.

Flavors: Bark, Chicory, Chocolate, Dark Wood, Earthy, Forest Floor, Mineral, Mulberry, Orchid, Peach, Silky, Sweet, Syrupy, Tannin

Preparation
205 °F / 96 °C 6 tsp 3 OZ / 100 ML
Courtney

Impressive tea-gifting skills!

teepland

This sounds wonderful! I love chicory!

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This place, like the rest of the internet, is dead and overrun with bots. Yet I persist.

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I most enjoy loose-leaf, unflavored teas and tisanes. Teabags have their place. Some of my favorite teas have a profound effect on mind and body rather than having a specific flavor profile.

Favorite teas generally come from China (all provinces), Taiwan, India (Nilgiri and Manipur). Frequently enjoyed though less sipped are teas from Georgia, Japan, and Nepal. While I’m not actively on the hunt, a goal of mine is to try tea from every country that makes it available to the North American market. This is to gain a vague understanding of how Camellia sinensis performs in different climates. I realize that borders are arbitrary and some countries are huge with many climates and tea-growing regions.

I’m convinced European countries make the best herbal teas.

Personal Rating Scale:

100-90: A tea I can lose myself into. Something about it makes me slow down and appreciate not only the tea but all of life or a moment in time. If it’s a bagged or herbal tea, it’s of standout quality in comparison to similar items.

89-80: Fits my profile well enough to buy again.

79-70: Not a preferred tea. I might buy more or try a different harvest. Would gladly have a cup if offered.

69-60: Not necessarily a bad tea but one that I won’t buy again. Would have a cup if offered.

59-1: Lacking several elements, strangely clunky, possesses off flavor/aroma/texture or something about it makes me not want to finish.

Unrated: Haven’t made up my mind or some other reason. If it’s puerh, I likely think it needs more age.

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