Strong Fire Oolong from The Tao of Tea
Got a fresh batch of this Mega Yummy Oolong! Packed in a bunch of leaves into my Yixing pot and made it coffee strong.
View ArticleAncient Shu Pu-erh Palace, Vintage 2006 from Rishi Tea
I know that there's endless Tea blogs out there that wax poetically about the taste of different Pu-erh teas. To me they all taste the same. Wood, Earth and Coco. My wife says it smells like wet dog,...
View ArticleMeghma Royal Supreme from Jogmai Tea Industry
I picked this tea up in Kathmandu back in 2007. I haven't made a cup of this since so I decided to see how well this holds up over time. Turns out it does pretty well. Now I'm not a black tea drinker...
View ArticleSencha - Shinto Grand Shrine from Chado En
Tsubaki Grand Shrine of America is a traditional Jinja Shinto Shrine located near Seattle, WA. Not only do they have there own kickass Sake but this high quality Sencha. A friend of mine brought up a...
View ArticleFrozen Summit from The Tao of Tea
This is solid classic Oolong. Just drank the last of my batch. Name is very fitting for the 2 feet of snow we got today. Song(Rolling in the Deep) Which could be how this Oolong is made. The first...
View ArticleJade Cloud from The Tao of Tea
I decided to dust off my tin of this after reading LiberTeas latest review. But alas I still find this teas flavor to faint for my taste buds. It does have a slight hint of butter but my palate is not...
View ArticlePom and Petals from Zhena's Gypsy Tea
Ah Christmas. A time of gifts from strangers that mean well but really know nothing about tea. Now while this Green tea, and I use that word loosely, does not taste horrible its not something I would...
View ArticleKenyan Green Matcha from Metropolitan Tea Company
I had low expectations going in on this tasting and I wasn't disappointed. If your looking to taste what a Matcha should not be then this is where you start. Far from being green it brews up a gross...
View ArticleCeremonial Grade DoMatcha from DoMatcha
After reading all the stellar reviews on this Matcha I contacted DoMatcha for a few samples to taste. However there really is not anything particularly brilliant about this matcha other than its...
View ArticleSparkling Green Tea Root Beer from Steaz
All I could taste was Rootbeer, and not very good rootbeer either. Fail!
View ArticleHouse Blend Tulsi from The Tao of Tea
I sampled all of Tao of Teas Tulsi Tea's at this years World Tea Expo and was really impressed with this unique taste. As a non-caffeinated night time hot drink I really enjoy this right before bed....
View ArticleLiquid Jade Matcha from The Tao of Tea
This has the honor of not being the first Matcha I have ever tasted. While it is better than some I have had it is not high quality. I enjoy most of the teas I get from Tao of Tea but this is only a...
View ArticleForest White from Tea Hawaii
Fresh from the World Tea Expo I attended a focused tasting of White & Oolong teas hosted by Jane Pettigrew. Hands down this is the best White Tea I have ever tasted. Selling at $300 a pound it is...
View ArticleJasmine Matcha from Metropolitan Tea Company
This tea is like Communism. Good in theory, the craps in practice. Perhaps its the quality of the Matcha they used in this blend but basicly its like drinking any ordinary Jasmine tea, except this one...
View ArticleJade Oolong from The Tao of Tea
With all the lilacs blooming in my neighbourhood its hard to smell this tea properly. The flowery smell is not overpowering like some Tie Guan Yins Ive had. It is more on the grassy side than flowery....
View ArticleStrong Fire Oolong from The Tao of Tea
Really complex taste. First gulp has a sour milk taste mixed with wood ash, mmm yummy. After taste is a lingering toasted chocolate with a bit of lapsang souchong. Need to drink much more of this to...
View ArticleBai Hao Oolong (Oriental Beauty) from Life In Teacup
The infused leaves have a slight sweet smell while the brew leans more towards a black tea taste rather than green. Pleasant and not bitter but as I dont drink black tea I would give a pass on this as...
View ArticleMocha Rocha Rooibos from Metropolitan Tea Company
While I would take a pass at most of the Teas Met offers, there selection of flavored Rooibos is really good. This tea tastes like a dessert.
View ArticleAini Ancient Tree from Dao Tea
This tea is advertised as a Green Pu’Er. As my knowledge of Pu’Er is pretty poor and this being a Korean Pu'Er my knowledge is even poorer. Being described as mellow is very precise. There is only a...
View ArticleBalhyocha (Tea Master Kim Shin Ho) from Dao Tea
While I cant say how this Tea tastes with sesame seeds and Korean Chilli paste, I will say that steeped without condiments it is very nice indeed. While I don't usually drink black(Yellow) teas this...
View ArticleSejak Green (Tea Master Kim Jong Yeol) from Dao Tea
This is a mild and very pleasant Green tea from Korea. It has a slightly toasted taste mixed with a classic smooth green tea flavor. Pedro over at Dao Tea was kind enough to send me a sample box of...
View ArticleTuna Melt Green Tea from 52teas
Words cannot describe the amazing taste of this tea. The sweet taste of premium Tuna and aged Cheddar is a perfect match for this Green. I drank this tea while eating a Tuna Melt Sandwich and had a...
View ArticleAncient Emerald Lily from Rishi Tea
The leaves on this tea are beautiful, a nice pale green in colour. However the smell is some what akin to stale urine mixed with corn(Sorry that's what it smells like.) I fail to find the floral...
View ArticleOriental Beauty Bai Hao Oolong Superior Grade from Life In Teacup
Has a slight earthy taste I have found common in Pu-Ur Teas. There is nice sweetness to taste as Gingko describes. Very warming taste.
View ArticleOrganic Emerald Cloud from Two Hills Tea
The best thing about this Tea is the fancy name. Very unremarkable taste, I've had better tasting greens from Liptons. Disappointing.
View ArticleTie Guan Yin Grade II Modern Green Style from Life In Teacup
2010: A Tea Odyssey. This tea is full of stars! Its like drinking a garden bouquet. I am completely in this tea's awe. If this grade II blows my mind I can only imagine the Euphoria of the higher grades.
View ArticleCoconut Pouchong from Golden Moon Tea
Melt in your mouth buttery flavor. Makes me want to get a donut. The coconut overpowers the green taste but not in a bad way. Lovely.
View ArticleEarliest Green Tea of the Year - Frosty Spring Yunnan Roast Green from Life...
Very unusual tasting green. I drank this first thing in the morning and perhaps my nose was still blocked but it seemed to smell of Turkey dinner. Not in a unpleasant way. Not something I would drink...
View ArticleRainforest Strong Green Tea from The Tao of Tea
Very similar to Tao of Teas Jade Bamboo, almost identical taste, perhaps a little more on the tannic side. Very nice.
View Article500 Mile Chai (organic) from The Tao of Tea
One of the better Chai's Ive tasted. Not overpowering, pretty close to what you get in India, except the big missing ingredient:Indian Cows Milk. Mmmmmm
View ArticleJade Bamboo from The Tao of Tea
Fantastic taste. Exceptionally smooth even after long steeps hardly gets bitter.
View ArticleGyokuro Japanese Green Tea from Metropolitan Tea Company
Not the best Gyokuro, but not the worst either. I give it a Meh.
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