Got to try this at a bougie, but incredibly pleasant coffee shop to complete the Trifecta of Harney’s European City named Earl Greys. This one was very light and took a bit to steep, but it was very smooth. It starts out subtle, and then transitions into the flavors nicely. Malt and tea are the obvious notes with a little bit of a cocoa note and some vague spiciness. The caramel coats the background, and as it steeps longer, the bergamot emerges as a friendly accent, and the currant tags a long as that sultry friend that gets around, and together, the form a creamy desserty tea with just enough fruit to add some character. I think that I may prefer the Tower of London blend a hair more, but if I were to have an entire tin of this tea, my mind could change depending on my mood. I will say it is the smoothest out of the three, and this tea is one of Harney’s best sellers for good reason. It’s the kind of fancy desert tea that anyone can love with just enough complexity to satisfy even the more particular customer.
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First Off, Current Targets:
Taiwan Sourcing Luxurious Jade Sampler (FRICKIN’ PRICEY)
Taiwan Sourcing Longhan Nectar Red Oolong
The best Alishan and or Lishan for the best price
The best Jade Oolong Period.
The best Dancong Period.
What-Cha:
Nepal Jun Chiyabari ‘Himalayan Tippy’ Black Tea
Lishan (I’m always stocking up on it)
My wish list is fairly accurate though it is broad.
Current Favorites:
Shang Tea/Phoenix Tea:
Tangerine Blossom
Golden Tea Leaf Company:
Iris Orchid Dancong Oolong
Dung Ting Oolong (green)
Ali Mountain Oolong
What-Cha:
Taiwan Amber GABA Oolong
Vietnam Red Buffalo Oolong
China Yunnan Pure Bud Golden Snail Black Tea
Taiwan Lishan Oolong
Kenya ‘Rhino’ Premium White Tea
Hugo Tea: Vanilla Black Chai
Liquid Proust Teas:
French Toast Dianhong
Nostalgia
Floating Leaves Tea:
Dayuling
Beautiful Taiwan Tea Co.:
“Old Style” Dong Ding
Me:
I am an MSU graduate about to become a high school social studies and history teacher. I formerly minored in anthropology, and I love Egyptian and classical history. I love to read, write, draw, paint, sculpt, fence(with a sword), workout, relax, and drink a cuppa tea…or twenty.
I’ve been drinking green and black teas ever since I was little living in Hawaii with a dominant Eastern Asian influence. I’ve come a long way since I began on steepster and now drink most teas gong fu, especially oolong. Any tea that is naturally creamy, fruity, or sweet without a lot of added flavoring ranks as a must have for me. I also love black teas and dark oolongs with the elusive “cocoa” note. My favorites are lighter Earl Greys, some white teas like What-Cha’s Kenyan offerings, most Hong-Cha’s, darker Darjeelings, almost anything from Nepal, Green Shan Lin Xi’s, and Greener Dong Dings. I’m in the process of trying Alishan’s. I also tend to really enjoy Yunnan Black or Red teas and white teas. I’m pickier with other teas like chamomile, green teas, and Masalas among several.
I used to give ratings, but now I only rate teas that have a strong impression on me. If I really like it, I’ll write it down.
I’ll enjoy a tea almost no matter what, even if the purpose is more medicinal, for it is my truest vice and addiction.
Location
Michigan, USA
