After reading so many wonderful reviews of this tea by other Steepster users like Rosehips and ashmanra, I finally decided to include an order for Queen Catherine in my latest H&S shipment. I am so glad I did—this is a wonderful tea!
I steeped nine grams of the dried tea leaves in 20 ounces of near-boiling water for four minutes. The brewed liquor came out very dark—like coffee.
The tea did not have any revealing aromas that I could pick up. Drinking it, though, I was immediately presented with a hint of cocoa flavor behind the tea. There is absolutely no astringency to this tea at all—very smooth and creamy. It has a full mouthfeel to it as well, enhancing the experience with this tea.
I am very happy to have finally tried this tea after hearing so much about it. I was not at all disappointed in the quality and the flavors. A tea this smooth would make an excellent choice for regular/daily drinking and I will be glad to add it into my regular rotation while my tin lasts.
Flavors: Cocoa, Creamy, Smooth
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I am always a little nervous when someone tried the Queen based on my love for her, and I am always delighted when they like (or love) her! I am sure you have seen that we like adding a smidgen of Rose Scented now and then for a sweet change and a bit of added foofiness!
asmanra: That sounds like a wonderful addition to this tea to give it an added boost! The smoothness of this tea would serve as a perfect base for something like this. Thanks for sharing!
I am always a little nervous when someone tried the Queen based on my love for her, and I am always delighted when they like (or love) her! I am sure you have seen that we like adding a smidgen of Rose Scented now and then for a sweet change and a bit of added foofiness!
asmanra: That sounds like a wonderful addition to this tea to give it an added boost! The smoothness of this tea would serve as a perfect base for something like this. Thanks for sharing!