Product and Tea Reviews
Reviews of various products related to tea, including foods, tea preparation equipment, teas, and herbals.
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Book Review — “The True History of Tea”
I’ve had the pleasure of reading and reviewing a number of excellent tea books over the past few years, several of which took a reasonably close look at the history of tea. But worthwhile though these might be, in the history department they don’t really hold a candle to Mair and Hoh’s thorough and entertaining… Continue reading
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Review of Caribe by Harney & Sons
Name: Caribe Brand: Harney & Sons Type: Green and black tea blend, flavored Form: Silky tea bags Review: Caribe is, as its name suggests, a tea flavored with the tropics in mind. It is a blend of both green tea, black tea, marigold, and cornflower with strawberry, coconut, guava and hibiscus flavors added. The tea… Continue reading
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Review — Japanese Sencha Kyoto Cherry Tea
The Subject: Japanese Sencha Kyoto Cherry Tea from The English Tea Store. Water temperature: 180° F Steeping time: 3 minutes Tea type: Green (Japanese) Scents, flavorings, etc.: Cherry Aroma, dry: Strong cherry Aroma in the cup, plain: Cherry with slight grassy Taste, plain: Cherry and slightly grassy Aroma in the cup, enhanced: N/A Taste, enhanced:… Continue reading
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Review — Japanese Sencha Tea
The Subject: Japanese Sencha Tea from The English Tea Store. Water temperature: 180° F Steeping time: 3 minutes Tea type: Green Scents, flavorings, etc.: N/A Aroma, dry: Pleasant grassiness, a hint of spinach Aroma in the cup, plain: Mild, grassy Taste, plain: Mild, grassy, no bitterness or spinach taste Aroma in the cup, enhanced: N/A… Continue reading
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Tea Pillows
There is nothing more relaxing then a warm cup of tea. Its ability to soothe and comfort us is unparalleled. So when Tea GW came out with their new line of tea pillows, they took the comfort-giving properties of tea to a whole new level. These elegantly decorated silk pillows are filled with premium tea… Continue reading
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Review — Genmaicha Tea
The Subject: Genmaicha Tea from The English Tea Store. Water temperature: 180° F Steeping time: 3 minutes Tea type: Green (Japanese) Scents, flavorings, etc.: Toasted rice kernels Aroma, dry: Planty, grassy green tea aroma with toasty rice overtones Aroma in the cup, plain: Planty, grassy green tea aroma with toasty rice overtones Taste, plain: Planty,… Continue reading
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Review — Bohemian Raspberry Tea
The Subject: Bohemian Raspberry Green Tea from The English Tea Store. Water temperature: 180° F Steeping time: 3 minutes Tea type: Green Scents, flavorings, etc.: Raspberry Aroma, dry: Strong raspberry with pleasant grassiness Aroma in the cup, plain: Milder raspberry and stronger grassiness Taste, plain: Milder raspberry and stronger grassiness Aroma in the cup, enhanced:… Continue reading
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Review of Harney & Sons Green Tea with Thai Flavors
Name: Green Tea with Thai Flavors (formerly known as “Bangkok”) Brand: Harney & Sons Type: Green tea, flavored Form: Silken tea bag Review: Spring is here, and so is my taste for lighter teas. Green teas really hit the spot this time of year, and when they are lightly flavored with a hint of tropical… Continue reading
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Review of Harney & Sons Earl Grey Supreme
Name: Earl Grey Supreme Brand: Harney & Sons Type: Black tea, flavored Form: Silken tea bag Review: A good Earl Grey can be hard to find. So many companies cut corners on Earl Grey, using only cheap black tea and then covering up its deficiencies with a heavy dose of bergamot oil. Fortunately, the good… Continue reading
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Review — White Eagle Long Life Tea
The Subject: White Eagle Long Life Tea from The English Tea Store. Water temperature: 180° F Steeping time: 3 minutes (Don’t oversteep!) Tea type: White Scents, flavorings, etc.: N/A Aroma, dry: Freshly harvested alfalfa Aroma in the cup, plain: Pale alfalfa Taste, plain: Full feeling in mouth, buttery (similar to lemongrass herbal), dried alfalfa, peachy/apricotty… Continue reading
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