This sample is from Nicole. TeaVivre announced their third anniversary event today and when I saw that they’re going to be having a black tea sale, I remembered that I hadn’t tried this one yet. So I figured I would give it a try so I can have some idea of what I want to order during the sale! The leaves are so cute! They’re very petite and extremely slender. Half golden, half brown and quite curly. They smell of honey and malt, and to a lesser extent, raisin. There’s also a tiny baby stonefruit peeking out at me. I went with a two minute steep because it was the average time here on Steepster.
Brewed, it smells quite bready and similar to pastry. That’s not something I’ve really encountered before. There’s also light bread and honey. My first impression after tasting is that this reminds me quite a bit of white tea! Mixed with black tea, of course. There’s a prominent hay note and the texture is rather light. Then there’s a lovely creaminess that conjures up visions of croissants. Mmm… I found myself wishing for just a touch more honey to compliment the lovely pastry aspect. Adding a tiny bit of sugar just pushes it completely over the edge… Luckily I’m in an indulgent mood. ;)
I am so in love with this tea! The only (small) complaint I have is that it is quite astringent in comparison to most teas I’ve had. But a small price to pay for such a delicious croissant tea!
This makes me wonder if I should try other teas with a two minute steep… Hm…
Flavors: Astringent, Creamy, Hay, Honey, Malt, Pastries
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Might play with the temp if you are getting too much astringency. But it could just be how this tea is for you. I’m glad you liked this one. I am glad their sale isn’t going to be until August – I am almost out but I am not buying ANY tea this month. :)
I like this one too, and just ordered the other day. No sale, but I used points. :)
Nicole, maybe next time I’ll try it at 190 or something. :) I’m glad it’s not until August too, I don’t need more tea right this minute.
Might play with the temp if you are getting too much astringency. But it could just be how this tea is for you. I’m glad you liked this one. I am glad their sale isn’t going to be until August – I am almost out but I am not buying ANY tea this month. :)
I like this one too, and just ordered the other day. No sale, but I used points. :)
Nicole, maybe next time I’ll try it at 190 or something. :) I’m glad it’s not until August too, I don’t need more tea right this minute.