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Chen Sheng Hao 2020 Na Ka Raw Pu-erh Tea
2020 Na Ka Raw Pu-erh Tea from Chen Sheng Hao was viscous and sweet with a strong fruity character. It's an affordable way to get to know the taste of Na Ka.
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Crimson Lotus Tea 2021 Roam Dian Hong Black Tea Blend
2021 Roam from Crimson Lotus Tea has the hallmarks of a classic dian hong, but in a compressed cake form. It was malty and smooth with a subtle hint of citrus.
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Herald Tea Wildwood Black Tea
Wildwood from Herald Tea was smooth and sweet with notes of raisins and dark honey. It would make a great choice for those who don't normally enjoy black tea.
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Nepal Tea Collective White Prakash
Nepal Tea Collective's White Prakash was full bodied with notes of vanilla and honeysuckle. I would recommend it to those who don't usually enjoy subtle teas.
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Seven Cups 2023 First Pluck Shifeng Longjing
Seven Cups 2023 First Pluck Shifeng Longjing was soft and buttery with an almost savory brothiness. It is unfussy and but provides a lot of aroma and flavor.
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Crimson Lotus Tea 2023 Space Girls Sheng Puerh
Space Girls from Crimson Lotus Tea was super floral and vegetal in a crisp, sweet way. I love that it comes packaged in a mini tong with 4 different wrappers.
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Bota Tea Bottle
I'm always on the lookout for new and travel mugs. In this post, I'm reviewing the Bota Tea Bottle. It heats up water, brews tea, and keeps it hot all in one.
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Tezumi Komiya – Uji Matcha
Tezumi Komiya - Uji Matcha was deep in flavor with crisp vegetal notes and a lingering umami. Its noticeable oomph makes it a good choice for usucha or lattes.
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Little Red Cup Tea Co. Organic Yunnan Black
Little Red Cup Tea Co's Organic Yunnan Black was smooth and sweet with a honey-like finish. It is a perfect choice for those who don't usually enjoy black tea.
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Yunomi Kaneroku Matsumoto Tea Garden: Sakura Wood Smoked Black Tea
Sakura Wood Smoked Black Tea from Yunomi was sweet and woody with a subtle smokey note. The smoking was done in a way that still lets the tea shine through.
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Teavivre Tangerine Peel (Chen Pi) White Tea
Tangerine Peel (Chen Pi) White Tea from Teavivre was soft and juicy sweet with a hint of smokiness. The flat biscuit shape is a convenient and versatile format.
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An Introduction to Matcha Tools
Making matcha at home is fun and easy when you have the right tools. Here's an introduction to some of the traditional teaware that will help you get started.
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Rohini Hand Rolled Spring Beauty – First Flush 2023
Rohini Hand Rolled Spring Beauty was mellow with notes of wildflower honey and a peachy finish. Although technically an oolong, it tasted more like a white tea.
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Tezumi Zansho Houjicha
Tezumi Zansho Houjicha is made with 1st flush sencha stems and leaves. It was sweet and toasty with a pleasant aftertaste. A must try if you like roasted teas!
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Intergalactic Tea Vanilla Bean Dream Machine
Vanilla Bean Dream Machine is a shou puerh blended with vanilla bean. The taste was earthy and sweet. Vanilla was present but the base tea still shines through.
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White2Tea Parasol Dancong
White2Tea's Parasol Dancong was fruity with notes of grapefruit and jasmine and a lingering taste of honey. It was quite perfumy, but not in an unpleasant way.
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Hence Tea Shou Mei
Hence Tea Shou Mei was smooth and sweet with notes of timothy hay and cantaloupe. I would recommend it if you’re looking for white tea that packs more flavor.
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