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When it comes to rooibos and honeybush, it has been my experience that Organic just tastes better. I do not like the flavor of unflavored rooibos at all, however, organic unflavored rooibos I like just fine. And while I like the flavor of conventionally grown honeybush OK, I prefer it organic.

This is a very good quality honeybush as evidenced by the flavor: mild, honey sweetness, with light nutty and woody tones. Very pleasant. Smooth. A nice cup with which to relax!

I brought in this tea to work since it’s in a nice small tin, and it’s not my favorite (so the at work damage of tea isn’t heartbreaking). Pleasant first steep, and even after forgetting about it on the second steep (maybe 7 minutes) it is still very drinkable. Yes, there’s a bit more astringency, but it’s still hitting the spot. NE

On a side note (since this tea came as a sample with my mom’s gift of a tetsubin): I named that new (and somewhat new favorite) teapot Marsha :)

I also received my bagged tea order from BlueQ today. Egads — packaging is even cuter in person. I’m hoping to try one before I leave today, but if that doesn’t happen, then I’ll for sure try at least one tomorrow.

Merry Christmas to all! I received a pretty blue tetsubin teapot from my mom and a free sample of this tea came along with it. I had yet to try anything from Enjoyingtea.com, so I was pretty excited to brew some up in my new teapot (I’m torn between Marsh or Tyres for its name).

The smell of the dry leaf was almost medicinal and had me wrinkling my nose. However, I thought that it had promise. I was right — it’s much much better post-steep. It really reminds me of Republic of Tea’s Blackberry Sage which I haven’t had for years, but it was the only tea that I’d drink quasi-regularly when I was a barista.

I’m not getting any astringency, it’s a nice mellow flavored tea. I’m quite curious to see how a second steep will hold up (and will make note if it’s drastic). I wouldn’t be upset if I had purchased this, but I’m not rushing to place an order for it. However, I am now quite curious to try some of Enjoying Tea’s other wares. NE

Lemon grass is Lemon grass is Lemon grass?

Say what you will but this is a nice Lemon grass! Sweet, gentle lemon, smooth, remarkable lemon grass.

Smells like moss. Tastes creamy tho. Not too shabby for a bagged oolong.

There isn’t much to this. It’s fairly standard. It’s fairly tasty…semi-sweet…a hint of leaf trying to hide underneath…not too shabby!

Serves a purpose!

I’ve been on a little tea hiatus as of late. Well, kinda sort of. I’ve been super busy with my new craft projects and of course my regular 9 to 5. More like 7:30-4:30, but I digress. This morning I needed a hot cup of goodness to wrap my sore hands around. I’ve recently been working on a really big stained glass project, and my hands are worn out. The little cuts are one thing, but the amount of pressure you have to put on your fingertips is currently what’s getting to me.

Anyway, on to the tea. It’s nothing flashy, but I’m ok with that. The roasted flavor is mild and pleasing. I’m picking up earthy and mineral-y qualities. I also taste a little note of wood over the earthiness. It’s nothing at all like the woody taste of rooibos, but more of a “leaves and bark” taste. :) There is a slight puckering of astringency, but overall very simple and balanced. Nothing too complex or in your face, just a basic oolong. I’ll be re-steeping a few times and hopefully finishing up this sample. Easy does it.

The holiday madness will soon begin.

Starting my day with this… actually, I’ve been up for a couple of hours, but, haven’t taken the time for a cup of tea yet.

I wrote a full-length review of this tea, you can find it here:

http://www.teareviewblog.com/?p=15395

I had a difficult time getting up this morning… and after I got my little one on the school bus, I headed back to bed for a nap. I still feel a little groggy and like I don’t really want to get up and GO… so I decided I needed some invigorating Green Yerba Mate!

This is a very good Green Yerba Mate. I don’t know if it’s been aged or not, but, it has a very fresh taste since it is green. It is a little earthy but it isn’t as overwhelming as in some of the green Yerba Mates that I’ve encountered… not all Yerba Mates are the same!

Nice with a drizzle of honey!

This is very interesting. I had put off trying it because I was scared it would be too bitter, but it is “bitter in a good way!” It is a savory kind of bitter, kind of like dandelion greens. It has a very pleasant – almost sweet! – taste to it. Crisp, herbal, and I’m really enjoying this so much more than I thought I would.

Definitely use a little less leaf than you normally would, a lighter infusion is better here. A short steep time is also recommended.

Finishing off the last of the sample that I had of this. It’s really lovely. Sweet, lemony and delicious.

YUM!

You can read the full review I wrote for this here:
http://sororiteasisters.com/2010/10/31/lemon-grass-from-enjoying-tea/

Nice, light, and refreshing. It has a smooth buttery taste to it that is very enjoyable.

This a nice mild tea and the mango adds a slight hint of flavor – almost lemony.

Stepping a little outside of my comfort zone today and having some pu-erh. This one is a little lighter on the “earthy” taste than some others I’ve tasted recently and I appreciate that. It is a pleasant tasting pu-erh.

I am enjoying this tea this evening. Since I have to stay up late tonight, I figured I better get some caffeine to help me stay awake! (Tonight is the season premiere of my favorite TV show – FRINGE – and hubby works late and I want to watch it with him!)

This tea is really good. Smooth and rich. A nice, well-rounded flavor.

Here is a link to the review I wrote of this tea:
http://www.teareviewblog.com/?p=14346

I steeped it 4 minutes this time instead of 3. Still not bitter. Just delicious!

This is a lovely Keemun! It is very bold, with undertones of smoke and a caramel-y sweetness. Pleasantly complex, I’m detecting notes of raw earthiness and fruity wine-like characteristics. It has the tannic quality of a wine as well. It isn’t bitter, but it does have a fine, dry wine-like astringency.

This tea is very good. It is good because while it looks very basic, and is indeed a from of green tea, it is unique, and very strong in flavour, but not overwhelming. It is a relaxing tea. The rice flavour is really tasty. There is not too much to write about this tea, so its sorta one of those teas you just have to try.

Pretty standard Run-of-the-mill Chun Mee…not overly memorable but I will say the ‘leaves’ were a little different that others I have seen…more gray than others I have seen. This was alright…grassy-green, but ok!

This tea is just swell. Not overly strong, gentle floral notes, and a beautiful liquor. I find the subtle flavors relaxing.

OK. This time I eased up on the steeping of this and the result is a little nicer tea. The aroma this tea has is a little ambiguous. it is still really spicy but I will give it another chance.

Not sure how I feel about this tea. Not a big fan of the ammount of cardamom in this.

Interesting how steeping times and water temps can vary the taste. A very short steep makes a delicate aromatic cup. Longer steeps get the “bitter” medicinal brew. I get e twofer out of it: one short for pleasure, then the long bitter for what it’s worth.

VERY Spearmint! Prefect!!! Because I had a funky taste combo from my lunch! LOL

A good Quality Silver Needle. Good hot or cold. I agree with the product description!