drank Jasmin Mandarin by Mariage Frères
1557 tasting notes

From a bakery in Tiburon called Sweet Things. Brewed with entirely way too hot water, ouch!

The tea, once cooled enough to sip, was perfect for the day. The jasmine was natural and allowed the flavor of the tea to come through – fruity, buttery and soft. There was a little bitterness due to the near-boiling water used. The tea was not at all diluted with one sachet to a 12oz paper cup.

I realized I’m missing a jasmine tea from my cupboard. This won’t be the one that finds it way in, but it is a good tea to have when out and about.

Evol Ving Ness

Thank you for that Mill Valley snippet. It totally took me into another quite different space as I lie here under a faux fur throw warming my icicle toes.

I forget about jasmine teas and then I have one and am reminded how good a good one can be. Yes, I love them, both green and black.

gmathis

What a beautiful snapshot! Thank you!

ashmanra

Thank you for the mini vacation!

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Evol Ving Ness

Thank you for that Mill Valley snippet. It totally took me into another quite different space as I lie here under a faux fur throw warming my icicle toes.

I forget about jasmine teas and then I have one and am reminded how good a good one can be. Yes, I love them, both green and black.

gmathis

What a beautiful snapshot! Thank you!

ashmanra

Thank you for the mini vacation!

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