I grabbed a sampler package of Numi teas on recommendation, and I’m having fun with them so far. I came in to work with a tummy-ache this morning, so the Water Sprite tea won out, containing just two ingredients: Shui Hsein Oolong Tea and Chinese Ginger. The scent of the tea before brewing was a [...]
I hereby declare that I am not allowed to touch beverages containing yerba mate. I really got into tea when I found out that caffeine triggers my headaches. It became so much easier for me to control my caffeine intake. But at this point, I’m really sensitive to stimulants, and while I can enjoy an [...]
Another Stash tea, so it’s consistent, and while it’s not the cream of the crop, it’s very enjoyable. It makes the room smell amazingly yummy, so this is a favorite as far as aroma goes. It has a fairly low astringency, even when left in the cup for over 5 minutes. It has a touch [...]
This is a blend of rooibos and white tea. It recommends a 3-5 minute brew, and I left it for at least five minutes. It has a very full nut and vanilla aroma. The astringency is low but present, and the flavor, while not as sweet as the scent, is full bodied. The color of [...]
This tea gets five stars in my book, and it’s a Northwest favorite. It’s an amazing blend of black tea with cinnamon oil, cloves, and orange peel. It comes in (steam-processed) decaf, too – and it’s a good thing, since the regular version is pretty potent stuff! I prefer the loose tea, though it does [...]
Revolution makes an Earl Grey Lavender which is more grey and less lavender. It comes in nylon infuser bags, and contains the usual bergamot oil over full-leaf oolong, ceylon, and darjeeling leaves. It has a light body; definitely not dark enough to add milk. Sweetening is unnecessary. I lean toward something stronger, but this is [...]
