149 Tasting Notes

68

Actually very Nice. Herbal, I taste the basil, but also hints of mint and clove, and maybe anise. Nice aroma and light yellowish-brown tint to the tea.

Preparation
5 min, 0 sec 1 tsp 16 OZ / 473 ML

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78

Tightly curled leaves that unroll to really fill up the infuser. Use about 1/2 what you would normally use.
Produces a dark, flavorful, earthy brew that is smooth and not very tannic.
Good, but with no milk or sugar, I need to use less tea next time and not steep it for so long (5 minutes this time).

Preparation
5 min, 0 sec 1 tsp 16 OZ / 473 ML

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65

A Strong Pu-erh, comes as an incredibly hard ball of tea. I was not able to cut it with scissors or a knife; ended up putting the whole ball into my cup, seems like overkill for a single cup. Generally a little harsher than usual for pu-erh, which before has always been a very smooth tea. Not a favorite pu-erh, but I can drink it.

Preparation
2 min, 15 sec 1 tsp 16 OZ / 473 ML

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70

Exactly what I expected from “Earl Grey and Orange Marmalade”… it’s OK, nothing to rave about. Just a unique combination I have never had before.

Preparation
180 °F / 82 °C 1 min, 15 sec 1 tsp 16 OZ / 473 ML
ashmanra

I really didn’t taste bergamot in this. It seemed to blend with the orange completely. But it was good with rather strong flavor for a bagged orange tea! I want to try it as a tea pop.

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74
drank Pure White Tea by Twinings
149 tasting notes

Very light, slightly grassy green tea flavor.
Surprisingly dark for a white Tea.
Steeped longer than I normally do, still not bitter at all.

Flavors: Alfalfa, Grassy, Vegetal

Preparation
180 °F / 82 °C 3 min, 0 sec 1 tsp 16 OZ / 473 ML

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77

Nice Malty, Earthy tones.
Medium-large leaf pieces, but not full-leaf. I can see the gold tips mixed in the blend.
Steeps to a medium amber tone.

Flavors: Malty

Preparation
180 °F / 82 °C 2 min, 30 sec 1 tsp 16 OZ / 473 ML

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73
drank Decaffeinated Chai by Twinings
149 tasting notes

One of the best decaf teas I’ve tried; it’s very true to the Chai flavor without that “off” decaf flavoring. A little cinnamony, cardomomy, nice.

Preparation
180 °F / 82 °C 2 min, 0 sec 1 tsp 16 OZ / 473 ML

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75

A Very nice smooth Assam tea.
medium tannins, light copper color. Nice traditional black tea scent.
A great afternoon tea

Preparation
2 min, 0 sec 1 tsp 16 OZ / 473 ML

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70
drank Peppermint & Lemon by Ahmad Tea
149 tasting notes

Nice Herbal that is very peppermint-forward; I can’t say I taste the lemon hardly at all.
But smooth, a nice Peppermint tea.

Preparation
180 °F / 82 °C 2 min, 0 sec 1 tsp 16 OZ / 473 ML

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71

A Bit stronger than I remember their “standard” Lapsang from several years back, but good.
medium-dark brew, slightly smoky /peaty smell. A bit lighter on the “tea” flavor.
I’ve had better, but its OK.

Flavors: Earthy, Grass, Peat, Smoke

Preparation
180 °F / 82 °C 3 min, 0 sec 1 tsp 16 OZ / 473 ML

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Security Engineer, Woodworker, Hiker, Electronics/Computer Geek (one of those). Started drinking tea @ 8 when my older brother got me a teapot from England while in the Air Force, never drank coffee (well, tried it once – hotel coffee – awful).
Am adding a rating system:
95-100:
|| One of the best teas I’ve ever
|| had. Best of the best.
90-94:
|| Very very good tea, something
|| to go in the rotation of having on
|| hand regularly to enjoy.
80-89:
|| Light “wow”, something distinctive
|| about it. Prime example of a “type”
|| of good tea experience.
70-79:
|| Good tea, had something above average
|| But no “wow” factor.
60-69:
|| Okay tea, it was drinkable
|| but nothing special. Not worth
|| buying again.
50-59:
|| If Im in the right mood, maybe it’s OK
|| If I need space on the shelf, may give
|| it away.
25-49:
|| Somebody else may like it,
|| just not me.
0-24:
|| I doubt anyone would enjoy this.
|| Something I would toss before
|| drinking again.
Borrowed format and heavily modified from “Mackie”.
Thanks for the idea!

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