116 Tasting Notes

70

Love the smokiness; however it is dominating the entire range of flavors / aromas. I can still taste the other flavors but they are being overpowered by the smoke. I really like this tea, however, I can understand if people tire of this tea quickly.

A good alternative in my opinion is Lupicia’s Earl Grey Grand Classic which has the smoky flavor along with some fruit flavor too. I wish I had some on hand so I could do a side by side comparison.

Preparation
185 °F / 85 °C 3 min, 0 sec

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55

Coconut. I have no idea why I am smelling coconut every time I take a sachet out of the Tea cylinder. It definitely has peppermint too. Maybe organic peppermint actually smells like this and I am used to lower quality peppermint.

My first cup of this tea and I was distracted by the coconut like smell the entire time I was drinking it. I am on my third cup today and it isn’t as bad as the first day, but still a bit odd. I will update upon further sampling.

Preparation
185 °F / 85 °C 3 min, 0 sec

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65
drank Fortmason by Fortnum & Mason
116 tasting notes

This has a nice floral aroma, and a good blend of black tea. I oversteeped it and it can get a little too bitter.

Preparation
185 °F / 85 °C 3 min, 0 sec

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40
drank Queen Anne by Fortnum & Mason
116 tasting notes

Fortnum & Mason has several breakfast blends; out of all their “Famous” tea line, I’d say this is my least favorite. It is the most harsh (I tend to like smooth or crisp teas) of their teas. It has a bit of malt, and a good amount of bitter, and other dark flavors.

I think all of their teas are of excellent quality; just not to my personal taste. I would encourage people to try their teas, especially if you like breakfast type blends. If not, try their Grey teas (Earl Grey, Countess Grey, etc)

Preparation
185 °F / 85 °C 3 min, 0 sec

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50
drank Jubilee by Fortnum & Mason
116 tasting notes

This is a decent tea~

Although nothing really bad about it, nothing really stands out either.

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185 °F / 85 °C 3 min, 0 sec

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45
drank Royal Blend by Fortnum & Mason
116 tasting notes

This is an okay blend; not particularly great – a bit bland, bitter, and some astringency.

Preparation
185 °F / 85 °C 3 min, 0 sec

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50
drank Afternoon by Fortnum & Mason
116 tasting notes

This is a clean, light tea, with some maltiness. Nice Balanced natural flavors~ I tend to like flavored Black Teas but I think this is an excellent straight, afternoon tea.

Preparation
185 °F / 85 °C 3 min, 0 sec

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50

This has a crisper, cleaner taste than other Breakfast blends I’ve had; less malty.

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185 °F / 85 °C 3 min, 0 sec

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55

Not as malty and bold as the Fortnum & Mason Irish Breakfast blend but still has that smooth aftertaste. This would be great with lighter tasting foods~

Preparation
185 °F / 85 °C 3 min, 0 sec

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60

Malty, Bold, and a smooth finish. I think this is an excellent tea. I would recommend this for those that like Breakfast Teas.

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185 °F / 85 °C 3 min, 0 sec

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I don’t have a sensitive palate but I do tend to shy away from harsh and bitter flavors. For instance, I can’t stand raw celery and olives – the smell/taste is way too intense. I find coffee to be too muddy/earthy, tea is light and crisp.

I find plain, black tea to be either too bitter or a bit too bland – unless I’m adding cream and sugar. I love flavored black teas; flavored rooibos is great as an evening drink; and light, grassy green teas are wonderful. Oolong and Pu-erh teas are good too but haven’t had as much exposure to them. White teas I’m still on the fence – one day I hope I’ll find one that I’ll like. I don’t like the spiced teas (e.g. chai)

My Grading Scale:
80-100 – Excellent Teas. These are the Teas I crave all the time, even when trying out new teas.

60-79 – Good Teas. I drink these occasionally.

50-59 – Passing Grade. These are worth a try again

Below 50 – Would not recommend, and probably will never try again

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