Please be gentle this is my first ever video that I have made with the intent of sharing with all my tea friends. It is a little long and a little boring but still I hope it captures my excitement I was feeling when I finally got my first chance to use this lovely Christmas gift I received from my… Read more →
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White Peony Tea (Bai MuDan) – Teavivre
Today I tried my first of many tea samples I received so generously from Teavivre. I decided to give this one a try first but not for your typical reasons. There are those that eat dessert first and those that wait patiently after the main course. Even those that eat what they dislike most because your mom says you must… Read more →
Hong Jing Luo (Black Tea) – thepuriTea
Let me start by saying that I am thankful January is here, majority of the major holidays have been celebrated and my daughters birthday is behind us. I mention this because finally I will hopefully have more time to make, enjoy, and review all of my new teas and old favorites. One of my New Years resoltions was to make… Read more →
My Daughters 5th Birthday Calls for…Milk Oolong
Just recently ordered some more Milk Oolong. The freshest batch since they restocked. I found this to be just as delicious as the last batch. The only difference I noticed is as follows… 1. More delicate 2. More subtle creamyness 3. A lot more balanced in flavor I made this first on December 31st 2011 and used it to make… Read more →
Vacation, Resting, Relaxing, Tea Drinking, Tea Reviewing, Need Your Ideas – Please
Next week my family and I are leaving for short little getaway to Door County, Wisconsin in search of peace and quite. Mostly, we want to avoid all distractions real life inevitably brings if we stay home. Imagine log cabin, wood burning fireplace, 2 whirlpool tubs, full kitchen, and if I recall correctly 1,300 square feet of space plus a… Read more →
Magic Carpet Tea – Oolong & Date Blend Review
First, I would like to thank Magic Carpet Tea for sending such a generous sample. I would also like to apologize for the delay in reviewing this tea. I would like to review this tea as objectively as possible. I have never tried this combinations of flavors in a tea before but I did have high hopes. I love oolong… Read more →
thepuriTea Cold Brewed Series – #5 of 5 – Earl Grey
Thank you everyone for taking the time to read my reviews of all five of thepuriTea cold brew teas. I left this one for last because truth be told Earl Grey teas sort of frighten me. I have had a few that I did enjoy but never usually enough to purchase some to keep on hand. The only exception is… Read more →
thepuriTea Cold Brewed Series #4 of 5 – Dan Cong Oolong
Please except my apologies for not having this review posted yesterday as I had previously promised. It was a long day at work and to top it off not even a drop of descent tea to boot. It is fortunate I have plenty to satisfy my tea cravings and moods at home. Pretty sure I could put even Teavana to… Read more →
thepuriTea Cold Brew Series #3 of 5 – Assam
Day #3 and I have decided to try the Assam. I have been battling a mild migraine and some intestinal pain so I thought the best tea for me would be a simple one. I am glad I tried this one. It was most definitely what the doctor ordered. Tea Name: Assam Tea Company: thepuriTea Tea Notes: Perfectly simple. Nothing… Read more →
thepuriTea Cold Brewed Series #2 of 5 – Jasmine Golden Yunnan
Today I will be reviewing the second of five teas I have cold brewed from thepuriTea. I am especially excited about this one as I have enjoyed this one hot and really was curious on the results cold brewed. Tea Name: Jasmine Golden Yunnan Tea Company: thepuriTea Hot, this tea had a good body with a hint of jasmine. The… Read more →
thepuriTea Cold Brewed Series #1 of 5
As promised I would like to review a tea I cold brewed from thepuriTea. I plan on reviewing one a day and write a review of each via this blog. I prepared my sample using the “Cold Brew Method” I posted on this blog. Here goes… Tea Name: Emerald Needle Tea Company: thepuriTea Tea Notes: My initial reaction was surprise… Read more →
It’s Been Far Too Long
Oh my tea friends I have missed you. I have left you for far to long and now hope you can forgive me for my absence. So let me explain briefly. Simply put life got in the way and it had to be dealt with. So dare I say I lost interest in the things I enjoyed most with tea… Read more →