355 Tasting Notes
Another JacquelineM tea..
This is very unique, especially as an Assam. There’s absolutely no bitterness as I’ve found with many Assams; instead, there’s a strange almost-sweetness that does have a hint of that cooked honey flavor that Harney & Sons advertises. I’m not getting much malt at all. This is really hard to describe, but I like it.
And another JacquelineM tea.
Wow.
This is heads and shoulders above the only other coconut black tea that I’ve tried, Adagio’s. I like the idea of combining coconut with Nilgiri tea instead of Adagio’s Ceylon. The taste is improved tenfold. And this has more of a toasted coconut taste than Adagio’s version – not sure if that’s due to the Nilgiri, or if it actually uses toasted coconut.
Either way, it’s really, really good. I may have to order a full size. Yummmm.
Yaaaaaay!!!!!! :)
Also, since this shop is just a hop, skip, and a jump from my workplace, let me know if you want me to pick you up some and do some trading when the time comes :) The online prices are a tad higher than the in store prices, I’ve noticed.
Mmmm…sounds coconutty and wonderful.
@Jacqueline Um, I’m pretty sure I’m going to take you up on that offer sooner rather than later. I’ve been dreaming about another cup of this all day. It’s definitely going to become a morning staple – I’d really like to try mixing it with Adagio’s Cream!
I’ll probably shoot you an e-mail in the next few weeks and we can work out something through PayPal. :)
Another JacquelineM tea. This is a bold breakfast blend featuring Assam and Ceylon. The Assam is definitely more prevalent, and I’m coming to discover that Assams just aren’t my favorite black teas. They taste too bitter to me. Still, this is a good morning pick-me-up.
I kind of want to reserve judgment on this, because I’m drinking it not long after a workout and I’m feeling a bit dehydrated, but.. for as slowly as I’m drinking it, it’s very tasty. I was expecting more of a cocoa taste, but this cup seems to be more spicy and sweet. That’s fine by me; I love anything with cardamom.
Thanks to JacquelineM for this sample! More to come.
Mmm, cardamom..
I had to share this with you: http://raspberryeggplant.blogspot.com/2007/10/mango-kulfi-cupcakes.html
These cupcakes are amazing! I haven’t tried the mango frosting, but the cardamom cupcakes themselves are fantastic.
I’m a big fan of cardamom too. :)
You know, the names of these teas make Teavana sound like one of those cheap, snake-oil diet plans.
Ugh, I know. It’s really unfortunate, because they do have some pretty great teas – but everything is marketed for their supposedly amazing health effects.
I’ve heard that too (among other things) about Teavana. I wonder how much of it (if any) is backed up by peer-reviewed scientific research? -And what ever happened to enjoying tea just for its own sake?
Some information I got from Rishi says Pu Erh helps metabolize fatty acids and oily foods, may reduce cholesterol and blood sugar levels, and is cleansing and detoxifying to the blood stream. Unlike a lot of health benefits that are true of all true teas, these seem to be pu erh specific.