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“This would be the first cup of the return of an old favourite recently returned to my collection backlog. And actually, slightly unfair to the tea because it’s a really good tea, today it’s just a...” Read full tasting note
“I still think this is pretty tasty, though less so than before. Nice cup of this while we relaxed tonight. :)” Read full tasting note
“I just got this in the mail and immediately brewed a cup. I love it. I don’t know what to say about it other than yum. I am not a white tea aficionado and I am not sure what black currents taste...” Read full tasting note
“Decided to try this in my wee oolong pot. 1 teaspoon to 4 oz of water. One thing about white teas that I don’t like is that you have to use so much! This little pot preserves the illusion of only...” Read full tasting note
It’s white tea week at 52teas. I accidentally ordered a bit too much white tea, so here we are with a couple of extra blends this week.
Sometimes I think white tea is not as much fun as the others. It’s such a delicate and subtle flavor to begin with that it doesn’t lend itself to things like chocolate peanut butter cup. What DOES pair well with it are nice sweet fruits, like black currant.
Chelsea, my faithful sidekick insists that our black currant papaya green tea is great for taking baths in. She says it makes her smell good and it leaves her skin feeling softer. Clearly, I’m not one to take a bath in our teas, but I have to admit that it’s pretty sexy to think of Chelsea taking a bath in them. (Sorry Sheri).
Anyway, (and before I get myself in too much trouble) whether you drink it or bathe in it, I think you are going to find this tea amazing. We actually doubled up on the amount of real black currants in this blend and it is delicious.
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This is a cup-worth of tea that I saved from a Traveling Box C and what I scribbled on my baggie was Black Currant Bergamot Shou Mei… but there is no way in hell I can find that here on Steepster.
I found this, however, and perhaps that’s what this is supposed to be. Especially that I’m not getting any bergamot out of this.
Anyway, it’s a pleasant white tea with an unmistakable black currant flavor. The flavoring is not artificial in any way, and the smooth, slightly sweet white tea base blends well with it. I’m not head over heels in love with it, but it’s a nice companion for this pre-stormy yet peaceful afternoon.
Additional notes: Sipping this OLLDDD sample and the black currant is still strong and delicious. This might be my favorite black currant tea. The others are usually gross. It helps I saw an actual black currant in the teaspoon. Upping the rating from an 82.
One thing is for certain, fruity white teas are my jam! This one is no exception. I have had a few currant-flavored things in my day and it is distinctly unique. This tea has it, and it is mild and juicy without being sour. Just plain flavor. Win.
