Liked the sample enough provided at the 2018 SF Tea Fest to buy a tin last year when I saw it at a local market. Finished off the 36th bag this morning after hitting this herbal tea hard for the past few months.

I really like the way the grapefruit flavoring and orange peel are tempered by the thistle latex milkiness. It’s a very gentle drink that suits early mornings as well as it does late nights. Delicious hot if you’re into this type of herbaceous profile. I’ll probably buy another tin.

Flavors: Grapefruit, Milky, Orange Zest, Thistle

gmathis

This does sound nice. I like my citrus toned down with something sweet-ish or milk-ish.

derk

You always comment favorably on the teas I’ve just sipped down. That makes sending you samples difficult ;P

Mastress Alita

I remember this one from the 2018 San Francisco International Tea Fest sampler baggy. I was surprised I liked it so much, because I don’t normally like grapefruit. It’s a good one!

derk

Oh dang, that was 2018?! Edited appropriately. Glad somebody around here has a sharp memory! I feel like this tea could appeal to a lot of people because of the softened grapefruit note. Kiki, though, no way. She found it revolting and wouldn’t finish the cup. So, polarizing maybe?

gmathis

I wasn’t hinting ;) just affirming your superb taste!

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gmathis

This does sound nice. I like my citrus toned down with something sweet-ish or milk-ish.

derk

You always comment favorably on the teas I’ve just sipped down. That makes sending you samples difficult ;P

Mastress Alita

I remember this one from the 2018 San Francisco International Tea Fest sampler baggy. I was surprised I liked it so much, because I don’t normally like grapefruit. It’s a good one!

derk

Oh dang, that was 2018?! Edited appropriately. Glad somebody around here has a sharp memory! I feel like this tea could appeal to a lot of people because of the softened grapefruit note. Kiki, though, no way. She found it revolting and wouldn’t finish the cup. So, polarizing maybe?

gmathis

I wasn’t hinting ;) just affirming your superb taste!

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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. Terpene fiend.

Favorite teas generally come from China (all provinces), Taiwan, India (Nilgiri and Manipur). Frequently enjoyed though less sipped are teas from Georgia, Japan, Nepal and Darjeeling. 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.

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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.

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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, possess off flavors/aroma/texture or something about it makes me not want to finish.

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