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Tried this one again this morning. Did the rinsing thing that someone suggested, and it helped enough for me to drink the full cup. Still don’t think I really liked it though. Maybe pu’erh teas just aren’t my thing? I still have a good 40 grams of this. Sigh.

Ack!!! I put this to steep and then my phone rang. 8 minutes later I remembered my tea. I was horrified! That beautiful tea, over-steeped and probably bitter! I tend to prefer weaker, milder tea because I can’t bear even a hint of bitterness, so I steep at the shorter end of the scale.

But no! The taste is stronger, but not bitter. Still enjoyable even at an 8 minute first steep. I think I enjoy this tea more with every cup.

Sipping a cup of this before bed. Delightful! Naturally sweet, mild, and smooth. Delicious.

This one sounded so good! Something refreshing to drink in the late afternoon or evening. However, I found it very sour. And there was a strange, metallic taste in my mouth after I finished. I didn’t care for it. Even if a friend served this I’d decline. :( Just not my cuppa.

Brewed a pot of this to start my morning. This used to be my #1 favorite black tea. I still like it. It’s smooth and mellow, but I wonder if I’m getting spoiled by the more expensive loose leaf teas? None the less, 20 bags for $4.00 is a darned good price for a good tea.

Brewed up a pot of this tonight to help me get through writing the big love scene. It was nummy as always, but the love scene still isn’t finished. Darn. Better try another pot of something else.

Boy, this is becoming my Go-To tea. Brewed a full pot this morning. I have a dozen other teas in the cupboard, and another dozen little samples, but for the past week this is the one I want.

Ugh! I have a terrible cold. Really bad, and it’s aggravating my asthma. Right now I’d reach for Cold 911 from David’s Tea, but I’m out. Instead I brewed a pot of this tea. I’m still loving it. It’s warm and smooth and comforting on a raw throat.

I wanted something herbal to drink in the evenings and as I was out of David’s Tea Peppermint Amore, I bought a box of this. I think Twinings has decent tea for a decent price, and that’s what this one is: a decent tea for a decent price. And sometimes it’s nice to use tea bags. So although there are better mint teas out there, I can recommend this one

I ordered this when several teas became available at Whispering Pines again a few weeks ago. I read so many glowing reviews of this tea that I was almost afraid to try it and find I didn’t like it. But I did! This tea was mild, smooth, and slightly sweet on its own. No bitterness whatsoever, no sour notes, no astringency. Just a beautiful dessert tea that I look forward to drinking again. Lovely tea!