The Republic of Tea

Steeped for 12 minutes, 3rd steep is as good as the first 2. Going to try to get to 5 steepings.

Second steep as good as the first.

Love at first sip. By far one of the best Oolongs I have ever tasted.

Had my last bit of this tea today. Was really good as always. Sad I ran out.

I got this tea in one of the steepster selects. It came in a sampler pack. It was really good. It was a nice black tea with just the right amount of orange and cranberry without being too “fakey”.

This was an okay tea- definitely not my favorite. The flavor is okay, but a little too sweet for my tastes. I also found that the tea was just not as flavorful as some of the others from RoT- like Blackberry Sage.

Just the right amount of sweetness, and not too much cinnamon.

Brews extremely fast for me, no more that two minutes for the first steep, and then it can be used again. :) Usually I prefer loose tea, but this British Breakfast blend was my savior for convenience when I was sick. I drank, and I’m not exaggerating, 20 cups of this when I was at my sickest. That’s probably not so good…but it did wonders for my sore throat.

Perfectly smooth with honey.

I love this when I’m in the mood for sugar! I’m a huge fan of berries, and this morning I had some of this tea with my usual blueberry muffin (not much variety at the student center from day to day). I recently discovered Kashi’s Heart to Heart Oat Flakes and Wild Blueberry Clusters, and I’m addicted! I think the two would go well together when I want a ton of fruit in my breakfast, and I can’t wait to try the combination. To some, it may be overkill, but to me, it sounds like heaven :)

It’s been a while since I’ve logged anything, but I have had some new teas!
Anyway, I was in a berry sort of mood this morning, so I had this tea with a little Splenda in it. I think it really brings out the fruit flavors.

Just the right amount of fruity flavor. It smells delicious, and has a nice balance with the black tea. I’d love to have this in a white or green variety.

The full leaf version is back at the student center. I was so psyched, but thankfully I looked into my thermos before I put my teabag in. I had just washed it back in the dorm, and a few bubbles formed when they put the hot water in, even though the water seemed clear when I rinsed it out several times. I rinsed it out again and had the tea at lunch. It’s definitely a more interesting flavor than the regular one, though I might start adding Splenda again. Or maybe I’m not digging a darker taste today. I still like it, though, and I’m glad one of my favorites of the teas they carry here is back.

The one I like is the loose leaf version in the “eco-friendly” bag. The cafe at the student center couldn’t get this variety in the loose leaf, and I was really disappointed. The regular version is flat, a little bitter, and has less bergamot. I hope we get the loose leaf back!

As I prefer lighter teas, I find this a little on the strong side. The bergamot flavor is strong enough to not be overpowered, though. The cafe at my school uses very hot water, so I steep it for a very short time.

Decent apple-y pie spice combo. I have tried this a few times, but I am usually a little disappointed with the weakness of the flavors. Longer brew times help. I ended up using up the rest of my stash in a mix of a long brewed infusion and real apple juice. Also the bags work to spice cider.

A little disappointed … this has been one of my preferred flavored green for some time, but this cup tastes a little musty. Could be age of the tin, I suppose.

Weather’s turned warm early; so as not to waste what was formerly berry goodness, I may toss remaining bags in a sun tea jug and bid this one a regretfully chilly adieu.

Woke up craving this for some reason … haven’t been eating well or properly during the past few days (stress), so I’m wondering if the purported nutritional benefits of the acai berry are calling out to me. Mom always said that your body automatically craves whatever nutrient you need the most…

I am now the proud recipient of my own whole canister. Had a cup this afternoon to soothe frazzzzzzzzled nerves…I’m maybe one “z” less frazzed now. Left it about 4 minutes; thinking it could stand even just a bit longer.

Was just introduced to this at a conference last week (the person in charge is also a dear friend and kept her tea basket at our disposal!) and was pleasantly surprised. Nice and fruity without a sharp twang to either the fruit or the green tea flavors. Probably should have steeped a little longer.

This is one of my favorite teas. Very refreshing in the morning.

Wonderfully flavored fall tea. I really enjoy this tea.

Still working my way through this last bit of the tin. I’ve definitely outgrown this blend, although it’s not bad. It was once my favourite vanilla tea (years ago) but I won’t repurchase it after I finish this up.