Showing posts with label Herbal. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Herbal. Show all posts

Sunday, October 28, 2007

Ruby Chai

My Tea Thoughts
October 28, 2007
Wowee! This tea is everything a tea should be. With the slightest sip, it slips eagerly into your mouth. It is full and well rounded, thanks to its Rooibos heritage, and although seasoned with spices, it remains gentle and not too bold. This tea has a right to be called Ruby Chai -- not only is it a glorious, pure scarlet, it is just as valuable and dazzling as the jewel itself! The only difference? The price.

At-A-Glance

Name: Ruby Chai.
Type: Herbal.
Package: Mesh Tea Bag.
Source: H-E-B (company is Numi)
Group: Light.
Key Word: Pure.

Sunday, May 20, 2007

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.

Saturday, May 19, 2007

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.

Friday, May 18, 2007

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.

Sunday, May 13, 2007

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.

"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.