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Golden Lion Assam 1st Flush by Tealyra
Dry leaf aroma: Malty sweet with a hint of pipe tobacco. Wet leaf aroma: Alfalfa. Preparation: 1.5 tsp in 10 ounces of water, brewed western style in a ceramic infuser mug. First/only steeping: 3 minutes at 200 degrees. Pleasant malty molasses aroma with a beautiful sable liquor. While hot, the undertones are pure malt and…
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2015 Fujian Mao Feng Supreme by Tealyra
Dry leaf aroma: Sweet and grassy. Wet leaf aroma: Vegetal with hints of spinach and sweetness. Preparation: 1.5 tsp in 10 ounces of water, brewed western style in a ceramic infuser mug. First steeping: 2 minutes at 175 degrees. This Mao Feng is delightfully mellow with a buttery and delicate vegetal taste. I detect undertones…
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Black (Tea) Friday
Happy Thanksgiving! If you are looking for great deals on tea, check out the Black Friday Sales List at Steepster.
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New Cast Iron Teapots
Today I received 2 cast iron teapots from World Market that were an excellent deal at $14.99 each on sale! Both teapots have a capacity of 26oz and appear well made, especially for the price.
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Tea From Vietnam
I’ve placed an order for tea from Vietnam at the appropriately named teafromvietnam.com. So few people in the west get to expereience tea from this region so I am excited for this opportunity to review several delicious-sounding teas! My order includes: Dragoncloud Green Fish Hook Green Golden Lily (Jin Xuan) Milk Oolong Red Lily Black…
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Think Before You Drink
Where does your tea come from? If you are a fan of Indian teas, you might want to consider the source carefully. The BBC recently conducted an investigation into the working and living conditions of Indian’s tea plantations and the findings were disturbing. The article is worth reading all the way through. The bitter story…
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New to Tea? Check Out TeaClass
Adagio Teas provides an excellent online tutorial for those who wish to learn more about tea. They offer three tiers of classes, all free, ranging from beginner to advanced. The lessons are broken into easy-to-complete sections so you can learn at your own pace. TeaClass: Tea education on your own schedule
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Anhui Keemun by Adagio Teas
Dry leaf aroma: Cocoa and malt, with subtle dark fruit notes. Wet leaf aroma: Slightly smoky. Preparation: Brewed western style in a ceramic infuser mug. First/only steeping: 5 minutes at 210 degrees. Such a delightful mixtures of aromas – cocoa, malt, dark fruit, and a subtle smoky undertone. At first the smokiness scared me after my previous smoky Keemun…
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Black Tea Merlot by Vintage TeaWorks
Dry leaf aroma: Black currants with notes of plum and a delicate floral undertone. Wet leaf aroma: Very much like the dry leaf aroma – black currants and floral. Preparation: Brewed western style in a glass infuser mug. First/only steeping: 4 minutes at 195 degrees. The freshly brewed liquor has a delicate floral aroma. While the cup is hot…
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Soula Assam 2014 SFTGFOP1 Second Flush Single Estate by Golden Tips Tea
Dry leaf aroma: Malt and hay with a hint of cocoa. Wet leaf aroma: Damp hay. Preparation: Brewed western style in a ceramic infuser mug. First/only steeping: 4 minutes at 210 degrees. Brisk malty flavor with suggestions of fresh-baked bread and a pleasant brisk aftertaste. As the cup cools the bread-like notes are more prominent. Notes: This was my…