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Company/Brand Name: Art of Tea Collection Name: Holiday Sampler includes Cran Marnier, Butterscotch, Santa’s Little Helper and Pumpkin Pie Category: Various Organic Blends – White, Black, Puerh and Rooibos/Honeybush Form: Loose Leaf Origin of the Leaf: Various The Leaves: Various Overall: At first I was a bit disappointed with the four Holiday Sampler teas, because the flavors [...]
Company/Brand Name: Adagio Collection Name: Holiday Cheer Category: Flavored Black Teas Form: Loose Leaf in Pyramid Tea Bags Origin of the Leaf: Unknown The Leaves: Midnight black tea leaves that are chopped into half-inch pieces Overall: I really enjoyed Adagio’s Holiday Cheer tea collection. In fact, I went through all the individually wrapped teas from my [...]
Enjoy this lively, quick video that will walk you through the six types of tea. Plus, a few tisanes too! Watch it in full-screen mode to get the total, awesomeness effect from the types of tea video. Have fun! Photo Credits: Flickr.com/Creative Commons Attribution License ~ Camellia Sinensis: Gwydion Williams Puer Tea: Teajournaling Rooibos: Akuppa [...]
Company/Brand Name: The NecessiTeas Name: Cafe Latte Category: Black Tea/Coffee Blend Form: Loose Leaf Origin of the Leaf: Unknown The Leaves: Twisted black tea leaves with noticeable whole coffee beans and chunks of cocoa beans Additions: Barley, Coffee Beans, Chicory, Cocoa Beans and Natural Flavors Flavor: A medium-bodied tea that tastes like java with a [...]
Company/Brand Name: American Tea Room Name: Tangier Category: Black Tea Blend Form: Loose Leaf Origin of the Leaf: Sri Lanka The Leaves: Stunning ebony leaves punctuated by intriguing orange-colored blossoms Additions: Saffron and Apricot Petals Flavor: A medium-bodied, fruity-floral tea that tastes of apricots, citrus and honey Overall: The Tangier is delicious both hot and cold, [...]
Company/Brand Name: American Tea Room Name: Grand Yunnan Imperial Category: Black Tea Form: Loose Leaf Origin of the Leaf: Yunnan, China The Leaves: The leaves are dark-brown to black in color with a sprinkling of golden tips Additions: None Flavor: A robust and slightly malty/biscuity brew with plenty of complexity Overall: As I sit here writing [...]
Company/Brand Name: American Tea Room Name: Brioche Category: Black Tea (Organic Blend) Form: Loose Leaf Origin of the Leaf: Unknown The Leaves: Beautiful ebony leaves sprinkled with delicate orange-colored blossoms and large, thin slices of almonds Additions: Sliced Almonds, Safflower Blossoms, Cinnamon Flavor: A rich black tea blend that has notes of cinnamon, almonds and sweet [...]
Company/Brand Name: American Tea Room Name: Kensington (English Breakfast Blend) Category: Black Tea Blend Form: Loose Leaf Origin of the Leaf: Assam, India and Yunnan, China The Leaves: Dark brown to midnight black leaves with a splash of golden tips. The dried leaves have an inviting sweet-earthy scent. Additions: None Flavor: A full-bodied and malty tasting [...]
Company/Brand Name: Adagio Name: Black Dragon Pearls Category: Black Tea Form: Loose Leaf Origin of the Leaf: Yunnan, China The Leaves: An abundance of full leaves, with some golden buds. The leaves are wrapped into small, marble-sized balls and are spectacular to watch unfurl as they steep. Additions: None Flavor: A wonderfully rich and earthy cup [...]
Company/Brand Name: Persimmon Tree Tea Name: Earl Grey Crème Category: An Organic and Biodynamic Flavored Black Tea Form: Loose Leaf Origin of the Leaf: Unknown The Leaves: Beautiful midnight black leaves with bits of delicate cornflowers Additions: Organic Cornflowers, Organic Oil of Bergamot, Natural Flavors Flavor: An intoxicating dance of rich tasting black tea, French [...]