Tealuxe

This is strong stuff! The aroma of cloves is sharp (and cloves are not my favorite spice). I’ve had cheap grocery store chais in the past and a couple of times in Indian restaurants, so I am by no means experienced.

I first tasted this “black” and found it a bit too strong tasting. Drinking it in the traditional manner, sweetened and with milk, makes this a less sharp and more mellow, delicious treat for an evening or weekend.

Sometimes I am in the mood for a sharply flavored tea that wakes me up- this would definitely be a morning wake-up tea for me, either “black” or with milk.

I love the aroma of this tea- vegetal, with a hint of vanilla. I was able to drink this tea all day at work- and I mean using the same tea ball from about 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 pm. No loss in flavor until the very end. This was at least 8 infusions. A soothing, pleasantly mild, calming tea I was happy to have discovered.

This is a woody mixture of ginger root, ginseng and what appears to be unidentified berries, perhaps, and green tea. This is a very strongly flavored concoction- the spiciness of the ginger is powerful. At first I didn’t like it, but when I got sick with the latest virus going around I decided this would be the perfect time for a ginger tea cure. For two days I drank this tea from morning until night. I tried it both alone or mixed with another tea such as vanilla green tea, honeybush vanilla and spearmint. I find that while I like the more muted flavor in the tea mixes, I was able to acquire an appreciation of it full-strength. It’ll definitely wake you up. I can’t say it cured me, but the warm and soothing qualities definitely helped relieve my sinus headache, and knowing the medicinal properties of ginger may have allowed a small placebo effect. I just bought more!

Tealuxe recommends a steep time of 5-7 minutes but I steep it for 2-3 for the first couple of infusions.

This is the first Keemun that I have tasted on its own. I have drank tea blends that are made partly with Keemun.

The dry leaves smell somewhat smokey.

At the first sip I found the smokey note and as a sweet fruity flavor. As the tea cooled I smelled and got more of a honey flavor. The color of the tea was a dark brown when brewed. This tea has a subtle smokiness that I like.

I ordered this at the Harvard Square location of Tealuxe. I let the leaves steep 3-4 minutes. I had no control over temp but the water was darn hot! This was a GREAT cup of tea.

The smell was INCREDIBLE! As it was steeping I kept giving my cup a sniff. It was like French toast and creme brulee all in one. The taste was also great. Some caramel flavored teas end up being very chemical-y tasting. Not so with this one. The front of the sip was fully the creme brulee, then the caramel hit the tongue. At the end it was almost a maple taste. I really enjoyed this tea! Drinking it while walking around Harvard Square on a nose-red, but not too cold day made it all the better!

This is one of my favorite teas. The creme brulee smell is incredibly strong, with vanilla notes coming through. The flavor’s primarily caramel, with a bit of the black tea underneath. I’m a big caramel fan, so it makes me happy.

It’s delicious spiked with a bit of whiskey.

It’s a good tea, but I have to add that I disagree with the description. There was more than a hint of earl grey. In fact, it tastes just like an earl grey. A very good earl grey, but I’m disappointed for not getting the complex flavors and aromas promised.

I visited Tealuxe today and got this tea first as a tea-infused hot chocolate. The rich caramel flavor of the tea was very prominent despite the addition of cocoa and milk. I had extremely high hopes for this tea by itself and couldn’t help getting a little baggie of loose-leaf to take home. (And, yes, the tea complements the hot chocolate very well!)

The tea steeps to a beautiful dark amber, reminiscent of its namesake. The taste is subtly sweet and I didn’t feel the need to add any sugar. The aroma is spot on. It smells just like a creme brulee or flan, with the french vanilla being the prominent scent.

I did oversteep it a little, and towards the end the taste becomes more bitter. Will have to try again, but for me, this is another winner from Tealuxe.

This is my first time trying genmai cha and I have to say it’s something pretty different. Tealuxe’s version is a mellow green tea with a very nutty and savory flavor. The aroma of the toasted rice and popped corn is fragrant and wonderful. It’s got a crisp and refreshing flavor, nothing much wrong with it. Personally, I’m not so used to tea tasting this savory, so it will take some getting used to. But overall, a good first impression.

A strong malty assam with a very earthy taste. Assams are not my favorite unless I have a big indian meal to accompany it. Also do not oversteep, the website says three to five minutes but I think thats crazy. I poured boiling water and my cup instantly turned dark amber, the tea is strong enough for a minute-ish.

A good simple peppermint tea, needs a little honey or sugar. Tastes better then others, some of which have a Listerine after taste.

This tea is very similar to the Blueberry White also by Tealuxe.

It’s a sweet afternoon tea with a distinct aroma of peaches, yet being a white tea it’s very light. Recomended steep is 2 minutes at 175.

A very light and energetic white tea. The blueberry aroma takes over as soon as you open the pack, and carries through the cup. A medium steep with mild water is the way to go with whites to avoid the bitterness. The blueberries in it (yes there are dried blueberries in the tea) will give this tea a natural sweetness, and is a good afternoon tea when one feels the urge to eat something.

I can get usually two good infusions out of a teaspoon.

I am generally not a huge herbal tea fan and while this isn’t a true herbal I just had to try it. Since then, I’ve re-ordered this tea three times. It’s excellent.

One word of warning, this tea will go bad if not used within say a few months (and stored properly).

One of my favorite greens. The tea flavor is smooth, but brassy, the fruit flavor is light and tart, rather than cloying. Delicious hot or iced.

Tealuxe has described this tea accurately. It’s tangy enough to feel warming, but it’s not too bold. It has a complex flavor—almost a fruity sweetness when drunk slowly, but a bit spicy if swallowed quickly.

I liked this tea, and I’m not usually a big fan of Gunpowder teas, but this one was light and smooth, had a nice somewhat nutty flavor and brewed up into a pretty light green color. The pellets were tight, smooth, and shiny and unfurled into full, large leaves. I had this tea during a lull in my afternoon when I needed a bit of a break and this was the perfect complement. I was able to enjoy the flavor and then get back to my day. :-)

I’ve tried at least a dozen pearl jasmines, and this one is my favorite. When I lived in Providence this was no problem. Now that I have to order it online, it’s a pain. Their shopping cart software is not very functional. It’s worth it for the tea. Most pearled jasmines require a large quantity of tea, up to a tablespoon or two, for a single cup. This one really only requires a teaspoon or two, and the balance of jasmine is perfect. As with all jasmines, the second steeping is the best.

Where I normally prefer Masala chai, this Kashmiri blend has really won me over. It’s much lighter and somewhat less spicy than Tealuxe’s Masala blend, and honey is particularly good as a sweetener.

The strawberry in this smells really good but does not overpower the green tea. Very light flavored tea that I enjoy drinking at breakfast.

Bar none, this is the best Lapsang Souchong I have ever tasted. It’s so smooth on the palate, even after a long steep, but the scent…oh, the scent. It’s just gorgeous. It’s like sitting by a crackling fire in Autumn. The color is rich but not too dark. It steeps beautifully in about two minutes, and it gives a solid second cup (as good as other brands’ first cup).

I’d think twice before taking it to work, though. Invariably, someone thinks they smell smoke (so far, no alarms pulled), or it induces the need for an exodus to the local BBQ joint for lunch!

Of the several chai teas sold by Tealuxe, this is probably my favorite, but that’s not the ringing endorsement you might think. I like my chai punchy, and though this one was balanced beautifully, and definitely had a cardamon top note, it left me feeling a bit flat. Honestly, it reminded me of Oregon Chai without the extra hit of vanilla.

It bears a long steep and comes out with more up front spiciness without getting bitter. But it doesn’t do well for a second steep in that case.