White Blueberry

My Tea Thoughts:
May 31, 2007
When you first sip this luscious brew, you can only detect the blueberry. But further holding in the mouth reveals the delicate, distinctive flavor of white tea. It's two thumbs up for White Blueberry!

At-a-Glance:

Name: White Blueberry.
Type: White.
Package: Mesh Bags.
Source: The Tea Garden (a restaurant)
Group: Light.
Key Word: Berry.

Rooibos

My Tea Thoughts:
May 20, 2007
Rooibos, aka red bush tea, is not real tea. It is the most tea-like of herbal teas that I've tried. It is rich and earthy, a terra firma tea. Carrying just a whisper of sassafras, it is definitely not a breakfast tea. Rooibos is an excellent all-rounder tea for any mood.

At-a-Glance:

Name: Rooibos.
Type: Herbal.
Package: Looseleaf.
Source: Adagio Teas.
Group: Dark.
Key Word: Earthy.

Chamomile

My Tea Thoughts:

May 19, 2007

Today I tried Chamomile tea. This herbal brew, sometimes called Camomile, has long been renowned as a cure for colds and suchlike. But it is still a sweet, apple-like tea! Its first notes are complex and mellow, quite similar to Emperor's White, though a bit darker. Then, the apple flavor begins to assert itself, and reaches its peak at the point of swallowing. All in all, a delicious, wholesome-flavored tea.

At-a-Glance:

Name: Chamomile.

Type: Herbal.

Package: Looseleaf.

Source: Adagio Teas.

Group: Dark.

Key Word: Apple.

Spearmint

My Tea Thoughts
May 18, 2007
On first impression, this tea is, quite simply, minty. But swishing it around in your mouth reveals further notes of appealing brightness. Still, this tea is not exceptional, although it isn't bad. I have had better ones, but Spearmint is still a pleasant brew.



At-a-Glance:

Name: Spearmint.
Type: Herbal.
Package: Looseleaf.
Source: Adagio Teas.
Group: Light.
Key Word: Bright.

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Emperor's White Tea

My Tea Thoughts:
May 16, 2007
Today I tried Emperor's White Tea by The Republic of Tea. It was my very first white tea. WOW! This tea is stunningly sumptuous, with mellow, complex flavor notes, and an almost minty aftertaste.

At-a-Glance

Name: Emperor's White.
Type: White.
Package: Mesh Bags.
Source: Rice Epicurean Market.
Group: Light.
Key Word: Mellow.

Blood Orange

My Tea Thoughts: April 21, 2007
Today I tried Adagio Blood Orange tea. It's simply wonderful! Quite similar to Scarlet. It's sweet and gloriously fruity!

At-a-Glance:
Name: Blood Orange.
Type: Herbal.
Package: Looseleaf.
Source: Adagio Teas.
Group: Dark.
Key Word: Fruity.

Green Tea Tropical

My Tea Thoughts: April 3, 2007
Today I tried MightyLeaf Green Tea Tropical. It is darker-flavored than I expected. It's rather bitter alone, but forms a nice contrast with sweeteners.

At-a-Glance:
Name: Green Tea Tropical.
Type: Green.
Package: Mesh Bags.
Source: Whole Foods.
Group: Dark.
Key Word: Pineapple.

"Scarlet" Tea

My Tea Thoughts: April 2, 2007
Today I tried "Scarlet" tea. It is looseleaf, so I used a mesh "tea ball". It's herbal. I found it light & pleasantly cranberryish, but not overpoweringly. Might be good iced.

At-a-Glance:
Name: Scarlet.
Type: Herbal.
Package: Looseleaf.
Source: Whole Foods.
Group: Light.
Key Word: Cranberry.