Product and Tea Reviews
Reviews of various products related to tea, including foods, tea preparation equipment, teas, and herbals.
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Review — Monk’s Blend Black Tea
The Subject: English Tea Store’s Monk’s Blend Black Tea Water temperature: 212° F Steeping time: 5 minutes Tea type: Black Scents, flavorings, etc.: Pomegranate, vanilla Aroma, dry: Fruity (pomegranate is very evident), vanilla is very subtle Aroma in the cup, plain: Fruity (pomegranate is very evident), vanilla is very subtle Taste, plain: Fruity, caramelly, mild,… Continue reading
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Yorkshire Gold by Taylors of Harrogate
Name: Yorkshire Gold Brand: Taylors of Harrogate Type: Black tea, blend Form: Paper tea bags Review: When friends from the UK visited last Fall, they brought a box of Yorkshire Gold tea with them. I was suspicious, but not wishing to be impolite, I accepted a cup of “Yorkshire tea” made with milk and sugar.… Continue reading
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Review — Lapsang Souchong
The Subject: Lapsang Souchong from The English Tea Store. Water temperature: 212° F Steeping time: 5 minutes (see comments) Tea type: Black, loose leaf, large pieces Scents, flavorings, etc.: Pine Smoke Aroma, dry: Smoky, earthy Aroma in the cup, plain: Smoky, earthy Taste, plain: Smoky, earthy, astringent, no bitterness Aroma in the cup, enhanced: Smoky,… Continue reading
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Tea Product Review: Copco’s Tea Therma
It’s National Hot Tea Month. What better time to review a tea product? New products for preparing and enjoying tea are coming out everyday. Recently, I was asked if I wanted to try one of these products and, thinking it would be a good way to help out fellow tea drinkers, I said “Sure!” They… Continue reading
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Tea Thermal from Copco!
No matter how much time I give myself to get out of the door in the morning, it’s always a last minute dash out, which has often precluded me from enjoying my tea on-the-go. If only I could boil the water and steep it on the way without being concerned about dealing with wet leaves… Continue reading
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Review — Snow Dragon White Tea
The Subject: Snow Dragon White Tea from The English Tea Store. Water temperature: 180° F Steeping time: 3 minutes Tea type: White Scents, flavorings, etc.: No added flavorings and/or scents Aroma, dry: Planty, fresh Aroma in the cup, plain: Smoky, planty Taste, plain: Mild, smoky, no bitterness, slight aftertaste, smooth Aroma in the cup, enhanced:… Continue reading
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Review — Organic Earl Grey Cream from The English Tea Store
Name: Organic Earl Grey Cream Brand: English Tea Store Type: Black tea, flavored Form: Loose leaf Review: Earl Grey lovers who are looking for something a little different should appreciate this tea. An organic black tea, lightly scented with bergamot, and then flavored with vanilla, cinnamon, and fresh cream, Organic Earl Grey Cream is a… Continue reading
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Review — White Monkey Paw Green Tea
Name: White Monkey Paw Brand: English Tea Store Type: Green tea (Yes, I know the name makes it sound like a white tea, and indeed those fuzzy tips make it look like a white tea, but, in fact, this is a green tea.) Form: Loose leaf Review: I love the look of these long, curly,… Continue reading
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Review — Le Marche Spiced Tea
Here it is Christmas time – a time for reminiscing, a time for nostalgia. They say that smells can trigger memories and I was most certainly reminded of that fact when I received my order of Le Marche Spiced Tea from the English Tea Store. From the moment I opened the bag and took in… Continue reading
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Review — English Tea Store Darjeeling Tea
The Subject: Darjeeling Tea from The English Tea Store. Water temperature: 212° F Steeping time: 3 to 5 minutes (see comments) Tea type: Darjeeling Scents, flavorings, etc.: Nothing added Aroma, dry: Plant-ish, fresh, very “tea” Aroma in the cup, plain: Fresh plant-like fragrance Color in the cup, plain: Beautiful ruby-red, almost like red wine Taste,… Continue reading
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