348 Tasting Notes
It’s a very good Darjeeling…but only a passable Earl Grey. The citrus-sour bergamot aspect – even with the inclusion of orange blossoms was very understated. For a bolder brew, adhere to Canton’s double-or-nothin’ recommendation of 2 teaspoons of leaves to a 6oz cup.
Full Review: http://www.teaviews.com/2010/11/09/review-canton-tea-co-superior-earl-grey/
Preparation
I suppose just saying “friggin’ awesome” alone won’t quite cut it here. Well, how about “this had fruit-sweet notes to spare with a crisp earthy center”. Tea-isms for “badass”.
Full Review: http://www.teaviews.com/2010/12/07/review-jing-tea-2008-raw-puerh-mini-tuo-xiaguan-factory/
Preparation
This tea was sheer dessert-like badassery. Latte the shit out of it.
Full Review: http://www.teaviews.com/2010/11/06/review-sanctuary-t-shop-chocolate-honeybush-2/
Preparation
I couldn’t find this anywhere, but – by accident – finally located it at a Korean eatery near my work. It’s a very resilient green tea, handles 190F water like a champ. The flavor is lightly grassy, kelp-ish, sweet, and a bit buttery with a fruit note. Everything a guricha should be.
Preparation
This was a far lighter Lapsang Souchong than the usual campfire variety. There was even a welcomed floral presence I wasn’t expecting.
Review: http://www.teaviews.com/2010/06/30/review-mark-t-wendell-hu-kwa/
Preparation
Tastes like a guilty pleasure without the guilt.
Full Review: http://www.teaviews.com/2010/11/03/review-leafspa-organic-honeybush-tea/
Preparation
This is herbal perfection. Nothing else need be said.
Full Review: http://www.teaviews.com/2010/08/18/review-leafspa-organic-rooibos-green-tea/
Preparation
The other voice I heard coming through in this review and another was Jack Black (think ‘Tribute to the Greatest song in the World’). I forget what you were reviewing, but you put, ‘Was I blown away? Nay. I was floored’ or something like that, and it completely sounded like Jack Black.
That is high praise indeed, sir!
I liked it a lot, but didn’t love it. However, it makes for a good evening cup when paired with just a dash of actual honey. For something bolder, though, go for her redder sister.
Full Review: http://www.teaviews.com/2010/07/30/review-leafspa-organic-honeybush-green-tea/
Preparation
While it may be intense for some on the foretaste, it settles into a grassy, berry-sweet middle ground unlike any sencha I’ve ever tried.
Full Review: http://www.teaviews.com/2010/08/07/review-mellow-monk-top-leaf-green-tea/
Preparation
It may be a gimmick, but “man”…it’s an awesome gimmick.
Would’ve worked better with a Lapsang base instead of an Assam/Nilgiri one, though.
Full Review:
http://www.teaviews.com/2010/03/12/review-52-teas-maple-bacon-black-tea-2/
My Recipe for a Maple Bacon Tea Latte: http://www.lazyliteratus.com/974
