67 Tasting Notes

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drank Cherry Rose Festival by Umami
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Maybe I’m not brewing it right, but I’ve tried twice, following the directions on the sample package, and it doesn’t taste like much more than hot water.

Preparation
190 °F / 87 °C 2 min, 0 sec
Em

That’s when you pop the rest of that sample in the trash :)

Anna

Ha! I was going to put it in a baggie and send it to you to see if you might like it. ;)

Em

I’m willing to give it a shot :)

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67
drank Birthday Tea by Harney & Sons
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The smell is delightful, and I like the tartness from the hibiscus and cranberry. The tea is sweet enough on its own, so I drank it plain. I think it would probably be delicious iced on a hot summer day.

Preparation
Boiling 4 min, 0 sec

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50
drank Sweet Oblivion by Carytown Teas
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Just finished the 2 oz. I bought to try this out. I started having just a cup in the evening, but this week I began brewing a pot before bedtime as they suggested. I’m not sure if it has helped me sleep, though.

I like the flavor of chamomile, which was my bedtime tisane before I tried this. This blend has a certain tang that took some getting used to. I think it might be fennel. Anyway, it’s not bad, but I think I’ll go back to plain old chamomile.

Preparation
205 °F / 96 °C 8 min or more

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drank Kenya Milima by Harney & Sons
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After reading the comments here, I decided to go with the shorter steep time. It’s becoming my favorite non-flavored tea for afternoons and coffee-less mornings. I don’t even need to put sugar or milk in it.

Preparation
180 °F / 82 °C 1 min, 30 sec

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drank Holiday Tea by Harney & Sons
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Meh. Not particularly exciting. It has potential, but the flavor is too weak for what it wants to be.

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I’m kind of disappointed with this. I was hoping that it would be better than the bagged version, but I think the pieces are two whole to steep right. The flavor is not right.

Preparation
205 °F / 96 °C 4 min, 0 sec
Em

That’s a stinker :(

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drank Hot Cinnamon Spice by Carytown Teas
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My favorite tea, particularly in the winter. I love cinnamon flavored things, and this is a perfect blend of the sweet and hot cinnamon flavors. I add a little honey to punch it up, but it doesn’t need it.

Preparation
205 °F / 96 °C 3 min, 0 sec

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I started as a coffee drinker who appreciated tea. I mainly drank a few flavored bagged teas (and of course, Southern sweet iced tea). I pull out the Throat Coat and Breathe Easy when I’m sick, but aside from that, teas had never been a daily part of my life. However, my sister has exposed me to a broader range of flavors, and to loose teas, which was good when coffee started bothering me and I needed a new source for warm cups of caffeine delivery systems. I mainly drink English breakfast teas these days, but occasionally explore some others. Earthy teas that are low in bitterness are my preference, and I tend to avoid fruity teas in general, with a few exceptions.

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