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 — “Loving Tea” by Jane Resnick
One of my favorite times of the week is my visit to the local public library. I feel rich at the vast choices of books, and being able to take as many as I like without worrying about cost (as long as I return them on time, I am notorious for the late fees I… Continue reading
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Review — English Tea Store’s Chai Green Tea
The Subject: Chai Green Tea from The English Tea Store. Water temperature: 180° F Steeping time: 3 minutes Tea type: Green Scents, flavorings, etc.: Coriander, cardamom Aroma, dry: Green tea with spice overtones Aroma in the cup, plain: Green tea with spice overtones Taste, plain: Green tea with spice overtones Aroma in the cup, enhanced:… Continue reading
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Review — English Breakfast Blend No. 1
The Subject: English Breakfast Blend No. 1 from The English Tea Store. Water temperature: 212° F Steeping time: 5 minutes Tea type: Black Scents, flavorings, etc.: No added scents or flavors Aroma, dry: Good, strong black tea aroma Aroma in the cup, plain: Light scent, a bit smoky Taste, plain: Mild, hint of an edge,… Continue reading
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Review — Bourbon St Vanilla Rooibos
Name: Bourbon St Vanilla Rooibos Brand: English Tea Store Type: Tisane, rooibos Form: Loose Leaf Cost: $5.49 for 4 oz, quantity discount available [as of the original date of this article’s posting] Review: As the weather gets colder the need for warming beverages increases. But since true tea always contains caffeine, it may not be… Continue reading
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Review — Indian Spiced Chai
The Subject: Indian Spiced Chai Black Tea from The English Tea Store. Water temperature: 212° F Steeping time: 5 minutes Tea type: Black Scents, flavorings, etc.: Coriander, cardamom, ginger, cloves Aroma, dry: Like walking into an Indian spice store Aroma in the cup, plain: N/A Taste, plain: N/A Aroma in the cup, enhanced: Curry tea… Continue reading
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Review — Buckingham Palace Garden Party
The Subject: Buckingham Palace Garden Party from The English Tea Store. Water temperature: 212° F Steeping time: 5 minutes Tea type: Black Scents, flavorings, etc.: Earl Grey, Jasmine Aroma, dry: Strong floral (rose, lilac) with hint of citrus Aroma in the cup, plain: Strong floral (rose, lilac) with hint of citrus Taste, plain: Strong floral… Continue reading
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Book Review — “The Story of Tea”
I come across many tea books as I peruse the shelves at book stores and libraries, where I spend a great deal of my free time. Many of them are redundant, but this book is not one of them. The Story of Tea by Mary Lou and Robert J. Heiss is one of the most… Continue reading
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Review —French Blend Black Tea
This exquisitely feminine and floral blend of black teas, jasmine, lavender, bergamot and vanilla is a beautiful treat to drink either day or night. There is a wide variety of black teas in the overall blend, providing for a strong, robust black tea base created from Ceylon, Assam, Nilgiri, Kenyan and Chinese black teas. Because… Continue reading
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Review — Angel’s Dream Black Tea
A lovely tea, reminiscent of the fall, yet strangely refreshing in the summer, Angel’s Dream black tea from The English Tea Store is a blend of maple and blackberry flavors. These two flavors blend surprisingly well together, making a cup which is both warm and refreshing. A full-bodied blend of black teas from Sri Lanka… Continue reading
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Review — Monk’s Blend Black Tea
Monk’s Blend Tea is a highly prized grenadine flavored black tea. This particular Monk’s Blend Tea combines a bright and delicious grenadine with a more mellow vanilla flavor to balance out the slight tartness that the grenadine brings. Grenadine is a red syrup used in some cocktails and other specialty drinks. The slightly tart yet… Continue reading
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