16 Tasting Notes

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drank Peppermint by Diplomat
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I have been subsisting on bag teas the last few days as I’m staying with a friend, though their espresso machine has been of more interest to me! This tea was hidden way back in their pantry, and as a peppermint fan I had to try it. The first time it was uninteresting and kind of tasteless, but steeping 2 bags in one mug yielded a minty and pleasant tea. I also forgetfully over-steeped this a couple times (I’m talking like, 15-20 minutes+) and that possibly made it better.

Preparation
180 °F / 82 °C 5 min, 0 sec

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Maybe it’s because I’m not really a green tea drinker, but I couldn’t taste the strawberry at all. For a cheap bag tea, it’s pretty mild and enjoyable, though I’d rather have a cup of peppermint if the water’s already boiled.

Preparation
180 °F / 82 °C 4 min, 0 sec

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drank Mmm... Caramel by t Leaf T
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Today was round 2 with this tea, and my first endeavor with re-steeping loose tea! To my delight, the second steep was just as smooth and tasty about 1 hour later. I also tried stevia in one and sugar in the other – unfortunately the stevia gave it a ‘cold’ and licorice-y taste. I think my brand of stevia is just like that, though. The sugar really brought out the caramel and made perfect for dessert, though the same goes for cream sans-sugar so I think I’ll keep it that way.

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drank Peppermint by Red Seal
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Smooth, unoffensive taste – but no minty exhale like other peppermint teas I’ve tried. I find that if I steep long enough to get that effect, the compromise is it tastes a bit dry and bitter down the back of the tongue. I do like 2 bags steeped together after a big meal to reduce bloating and intestinal discomfort, though I should probably just eat less. :)

Preparation
2 min, 0 sec

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My friend raved about this tea to me this morning, and I am very excited to be living in Vancouver later this year so I can try it! Had a thorough browse of Davids Tea and other local tea shops. I definitely miss living in North America, where there’s much more variety in basically everything you could want.

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drank Mmm... Caramel by t Leaf T
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I am quite new to tea, always finding that it tasted like ‘dirty water’. Today after a bit of research I made a trip to the always-cute t leaf T and bought a packet of this tea. It is quite nice! Not bitter or cloying like other teas I’ve had (though those are probably due to my own brewing faults) but I didn’t find it sweet at all. Divine with a tablespoon of cream.

I took a guess on the temperature but I like to wait a few moments after boiling to pour it over black tea.

Preparation
205 °F / 96 °C 3 min, 0 sec

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I am a tea newbie living in New Zealand. :-) I often take my tea with milk and sweeteners as I’m not quite accustomed to the warm, hollow taste of plain tea yet. Just like coffee, though, I’m confident I’ll get there haha!

I also have no sense of smell (anosmia) so unfortunately I cannot include those in my notes.

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