Tea Collection Review: Art of Tea Holiday Sampler

Holiday Tea Sampler Pillow Box

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 [...]

Black Tea Review: The NecessiTeas Cafe Latte

Cafe Latte

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 [...]

Black Tea Review: American Tea Room Tangier

Tangier

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, [...]

Black Tea Review: American Tea Room Grand Yunnan Imperial

Grand Yunnan Imperial

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 [...]

Black Tea Review: American Tea Room Brioche

Brioche

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 [...]

Rooibos Tea Review: Persimmon Tree Tea Chocolate Banana

Chocolate Banana

Company/Brand Name: Persimmon Tree Tea Name: Chocolate Banana Category: Organic Fair Trade Rooibos Blend (Tisane) Form: Loose Leaf Origin of the Leaf: Unknown The Leaves: An interesting display of red rooibos offset by reddish-pink peppercorns and noticeable chunks of chocolate. The aroma of the leaves is sweet and inviting. Additions: Organic Cacao Nibs, Organic Apple [...]

Rooibos Tea Review: The NecessiTeas Carrot Cake

Carrot Cake

Company/Brand Name: The NecessiTeas Name: Carrot Cake Category: Rooibos (Tisane) Form: Loose Leaf Origin of the Leaf: Unknown The Leaves: A beautiful display of red rooibos with noticeable chunks of dried carrot, cinnamon stick, coconut curls and walnuts, with a green cardamom pod or two. Additions: Real Carrot, Cinnamon, Coconut, Maple Crumble, Walnuts, Natural Flavors [...]

Puerh Tea Review: Persimmon Tree Tea Coconut Cacao

Coconut Cacao

Company/Brand Name: Persimmon Tree Tea Name: Coconut Cacao Category: A Flavored Organic Puerh Tea Form: Loose Leaf Origin of the Leaf: Unknown The Leaves: A beautiful display of rich-brown-colored leaves with bits of curled coconut. Additions: Organic Cocoa Nibs, Organic Coconut Pieces, Natural Flavors Flavor: A robust blend that is creamy and sweet, flavored with [...]

Black Tea Review: Adagio Black Dragon Pearls

Black Dragon Pearls

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 [...]

Black Tea Review: Persimmon Tree Tea Earl Grey Crème

Earl Grey Creme

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 [...]