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Blast from the past log! (I know I said I was going to try and do that more but it’s been NUTS!)
Anyhow…it’s been 6 months since my last tasting of this!
It’s creamier than I remember but still has that Lavender touch and the bergamot and EG flavors pair well! This is a nice change-up! :)
Aroma is bold and beafy. Slightly smokey but bakey, too! Very nice!
The taste is strong but smooth…much smoother than I expected. YUM. The smokey and bakey notes blend together and hang in the back ground nicely. The boldness of this black tea shines thru. This is very nice! Perfect for mornings!
This is REALLY nice. Lucky for me I just got a huge envelop of it today! I’ll be sharing half with my SororiTEA Sister LiberTEAs and then smaller samples to various swaps I have going out in the next few weeks!
This is a bit nutty and roasted/woodsy…it has a sweeter aftertaste and I am liking it more as I sip on it.
It’s been a CRAZY day and I have lots to say but not a lot of time…I will have some catching up to do over the next few days!
Visited my friend working at Saxbys and she made me a London Fog with this teabag. It was completely delicious. Much more wonderful than the London Fogs at Starbucks made with Tazo’s Earl Grey. This blend just didn’t fizzle out and die for me with the presence of milk.
The last time I had this (and after my family burnt through 2 boxes) I found that it stains cups rather severely. I know tea-staining is normal, but I’ve never seen such dark & immediate residue that won’t even come off in the dishwasher. I had to sit down with a scouring pad and scrub it off the interior of several mugs. Still delicious, though!!
Preparation
This is my mother’s absolute favorite Earl Grey and so I bought her a few boxes and tried a cup. So far this is an enjoyable Earl Grey. The level of bergamot isn’t too sharp and it has a light and pleasant citrus flavor. I’d love to have it with some cranberry scones and Devonshire cream.
Preparation
Got this organic Tamayokucha in a 100 gram loose leaf container labeled “Organic Sencha Green Tea.” I dropped Two Leaves and a Bud an email and they quickly verified it was the same thing.
The first steeping does have a unique bite to it, but the second and third are smoother. I liked it.
Preparation
I can mostly taste the ginger and a little mint. Oddly tho the thing I taste the most of is licorice but it’s not listed as an ingredient.
I’m not overly fond of this taste but I can drink the cup and it is settling my stomach so I guess I won’t be too critical.
I have to admit that I had my doubts about this blend – an herbal blend for morning? Those of you who are addicted to caffeine like I am probably can understand what I’m talking about. (I have a feeling that most of us are addicted to caffeine here)
But this is actually quite good, and it’s invigorating! It has a very pleasing scent to it, light, fresh, and citrusy with hints of mint. Nice.
Preparation
This tea has a pleasant aroma and a smooth taste, along with a nice malty undertone. However, I wouldn’t consider it a great breakfast tea. Honey is the predominant flavor that unfortunately masks everything else. It is a nice afternoon tea, but it’s not quite bold enough to wake me up in the morning. It is actually too smooth and soft, if that makes any sense.
amandajo sent me this to try…thanks!
It’s a very smooth green tea, with a strong smell of jasmine. The taste isn’t as strong as the smell (which is a very good thing). Definitely one of the better jasmine teas that I’ve had!!
If anyone can beat 17, it’s you! :)
Okay, I just have to say it … my (slightly aging) bladder salutes your bladder. If I drank 17 in a day, I know where I’d be spending it :) Happy Friday to you!
LOL @ you both! Thanks :)