2977 Tasting Notes
(Mine is loose, not bagged as shown.) I love that the jasmine scent is strong, but the green tea taste is not overpowered by the perfumey scent. This is a very nicely balanced tea. It is also fun to watch brew (in a clear teapot or IngenuiTEA) because the rolled leaves unfurl. It feels like a living creature, this tea, transferring its energy to my water. Fun!
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This tea (loose) is my go-to cuppa when I want a black that will pick me up a bit but still be comforting. Love the floral and citrus scent and the fact that you can actually taste them (but they don’t overpower the tea). I take it with 1-2 tsp of sugar per mug, and a splash of milk (doesn’t curdle despite the citrus peel). This is a pretty forgiving tea – I put too much milk in the first cup but the flavor still came through. Oversteeping gives me caffeine jitters but the tea isn’t too bitter.
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brewed in my IngenuiTEA – nice blend of mint & lime. The green tea barely noticeable though. There is actual lime peel, mint leaf and rock sugar in the blend, which is nice. This would probably be good iced, or maybe even spiked? A warm mojito seems kinda weird. Will try it iced next.
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no but there’s rum in my cupboard… ;-)
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+1oz bacardi gold adds just enough flavor without masking the lime/mint. I’m sure a drop of rum flavoring would do it too but I don’t have any.
Well of course there’s always adding rum! hehe;) But IMO if they call it mojito, it should come w/ all the flavors already in it so it lives up to its name as is.
the vanilla is not as strong as I’d like, but the spices are fairly balanced (I don’t like my chai too spicy.) Most vanilla chai I’ve had was from a powdered mix which comes out creamy because of the milk. I will experiment with steeping time and milk/water ratios. I think this could make a good vanilla chai latte eventually (but may need to add a drop of vanilla extract).
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Still loving it – I swear this blend has made me appreciate black tea again. The malty assam is most prominent on the first sips. As it cools down, the floral notes of the jasmine are more noticeable, but not overpowering. This is perfect with 2 lumps of sugar and a splash of milk. Caffeine isn’t too intense, which is nice b/c I get headaches/jitters with most other blacks.
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I brewed it for the first time using 1/2 tsp matcha and about 5 oz water. (My canister says to use 1/2 tsp and 4-6 oz water for thin, 1 tsp and 4-6 oz for thick. For some reason the directions on here differ – it calls for 2-3 more ounces of water!)
I whisked it as best I could with a regular metal kitchen whisk in a wide mug that is more like a soup bowl. The water was under boiling ( I didn’t check the exact temp.) This was my first taste of amtcha – not ideal conditions I know. The taste was vegetal but not bitter, the color reminded me of spinach water though! I promptly added a cube of sugar and a splash of milk, which was nice. I just wanted comfort yesterday, not the “exotic”-ness of traditional matcha.
I will try matcha again the proper way once I get a chasen. Also I want to research the right tea to water ratio. There was sediment left in the bottom but I"m not sure if that’s due to too much tea or to not enough whisking.
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The matcha I have from Den’s Tea has conflicting directions as well. Their website says 1 scoop/3oz water and the literature they gave says 2 scoops per bowl. My bowl is 16oz. As for the sediment, it’s due to 4 factors: whisking, drinking speed, how fine it’s ground, and the fact that matcha does not dissolve in water like instant tea from a jar does- it simply disperses. I love matcha! So far I’ve tried 3 different brands. I drink it every day.
Thanks for the explanation Cofftea! I am looking forward to experimenting with matcha more, and enjoy reading your, and other members, tips and ideas for flavoring, etc. The great knowledge sharing on Steepster has already given me the confidence to try some news teas!
If you’re interested in flavoring, check out mine tomorrow- a Christmas special=P Or so I hope, my idea involves milk and my congestion will have to improve greatly for me to drink any. I may not even go over to my grandparents’ tomorrow… which really sucks cuz last year I didn’t go cuz mom was the one sicker than a dog.
My experience was similar to that of other reviewers – While the scent is amazing and just like sugar cookies, the taste is negligible. Faint citrus with some artificial vanilla. Next time I will try steeping it along with a bag of black tea – maybe the flavors will mingle nicely? On its own it just tastes too weak and watery.
this really does have the well-balanced blend of maltiness and sweetness it advertises. It is similar to irish breakfast but brighter and more nuanced. I don’t drink much black tea, but this is my new favorite breakfast tea.