135 Tasting Notes

91

Every steep is better and better!

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91

Brewing now! Smells like Banana Laffy Taffy. Strange… usually gives me a headache. First few sips I can’t taste butter or bread. Sweet on its own. No need for sugar. Might need some creamer. On its own I’d give it a 75….

But there we go! That’s all it needed! Bump that business UP! Terribly tasty. I can taste the butter now. It mellowed out the laffy taffy sweetness. This is much less of a headache. Thanks ASHLEY for the sample!

Preparation
205 °F / 96 °C 3 min, 15 sec

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83
drank Strawberry by Adagio Teas
135 tasting notes

Sample time. Some fruits are meant to be eaten with cream. This is one, and so I brew it with cream and sugar :) The smell is really grabbing at my nose. Tasty and smooth. The strawberry doesn’t overpower the tea at all and it actually blends wonderfully.

Preparation
205 °F / 96 °C 2 min, 0 sec

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81
drank Rooibos Chai by Teavana
135 tasting notes

Totes yummy! Nice with a splash of cream. Nice and spicy. The smell is not inviting before steeping. It just bothers me, so I hadn’t had any in a while. I remember loving it though!

Glad I stepped up and brewed it again. I put some coconut bits in it before steeping. Om yom nom.

Daisy Chubb

Coconut bits!~
I want cocnut bits to put in every tea!~
Well, not every tea. But man I want some bits :D

Erin Hurley

Just go to the grocery store and get shredded coconut bebe!

Daisy Chubb

Ohhh. haha! Good point.
I can’t say my brain works on a Monday :D I will do that!

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73
drank Perfect Peach by Bigelow
135 tasting notes

Thanks ASHLEY for this sample! My house is full of peaches this week so peach tea seemed like a great idea! Also: just got back from swimming, and I haven’t been swimming in years and years. I need sustenance and comfort!

Nervous! I see red! I see hibiscus! I don’t much care for hibiscus, but lets give this a go. It smells scrumptious so that’s comforting.

Sipping time. In the past I’ve found hibiscus to be tart and nasty. But this mixes nicely with the peach. Do I taste cinnamon? This could be a nice bagged tea for work. I’ve been considering picking this up for a while. Thanks again Ashley!

Ashley Bain

Ahh. One of my old favorites that I’ve been buying for years and years. I do add a good spoonful of sweetener to balance out the tart. But it’s just one of those homey teas that brings back good memories that I turn to when I’m in need of some comfort. Not to mention I’m a huge sucker for peaches and cinnamon. Mmm. Glad you’re enjoying your samples!

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95
drank Florence by Harney & Sons
135 tasting notes

I accidentally left the windows open in my room! It’s freeeeeeeezing! Thank goodness I have Florence to keep me warm :)

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100

I’ve never rated a tea at 100……. This is beautiful. I can taste the icing. I can taste the cinnamon. The sugar… the….. Carbs! As a fatty pants on a diet, and a carboholic, I can’t tell you how happy this makes me. Ashley, you’re an angel for sending me yours sample. Frank is a God for making this.

No cream. Pinch of sugar. I’m all smiles over here. This NEEDS to be permanent. I’ve never bought a pound of tea… I’d buy a pound of this… maybe two.

Ashley Bain

HEY I have an idea. Since I am equally obsessed, what if I talked to Franky about us splitting a pound? Each paying for half?
Although he really should consider making this a permanent; he’d make bookoo bucks.

Ashley Bain

But you still have to try this with a splash of some sort of creamer. AGHHhhh to die for. Crap I need to go make a cup right now. What I really love is that it’s naturally caffeine free, and I have to watch my caffeine intake because of my over active heartbeat. It really is a God send. haha.

Ashley Bain

Totally just messaged Franky on FB about it.

IllBeMother221B

I wish he would bring this back I missed it being on vacation that week!

Ashley Bain

psssssst. A reblend is coming! Yessss!

Erin Hurley

Oh wow!!!!!!!!! Woot woot!

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79

Thanks to Ashley! Her samples came today ;)

I silhouetted expected this tea to taste like sprite… but let me tell you, I taste only one thing….. KEY LIME PIE! I can taste the crust, and the tangy filling. I just don’t taste the cheesecake. It’s nummy though.

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70

This is the first cherry flavored ANYTHING that I’ve had….that doesn’t taste like cough syrup! Bonus!!! The flavor is light and sweet. Thanks ASHLEY!!!!

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92
drank Cashew Turtle by 52teas
135 tasting notes

Dr Who! S2E5! So yummziez! Wasn’t great until it cooled down, started out bitter and mellowed out though. The cashew gives it a creamy characteristic. I really need to save some of this for Fall and Winter. Perfect cozy up by the fire tea!

SimpliciTEA

Dr. Who. Wow. Takes me back. I hope you’re enjoying the show (and the tea, of course!)

Uniquity

have you watched Torchwood yet? Because if you haven’t, you really should. DT and Capt. Jack have a few episodes together in Dr Who.. : )

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