Bitterleaf Teas Sugar Glider 2018 Jingmai Dianhong Black Tea
Sugarglider from Bitterleaf Teas is a naturally dian hong, making it a great choice for those who don't usually enjoy black tea.
Yatra Tea Company Glendale Estate Nilgiri 1st Flush 2017
This Nilgiri black tea hails from the Glendale Estate. The taste was floral and fruity with crisp hints of green apple.
Songyi Tea Sun Moon Lake Black Tea
This Sun Moon Lake offering from Songyi Tea is a bit unusual because it was made from Camellia Japonica and because the leaves are bug bitten.
Exploring the Black Teas of Colombia with Bitcao
Did you know that tea is grown in Colombia? In this post I’m exploring and comparing six different black teas from Bitaco, a producer located at high elevations in the Andes Mountains.
The Great Mississippi Tea Company Black Tea
Country of Origin: United States of AmericaLeaf Appearance: dark, long and wirySteep time: 5 minutesWater Temperature: 212 degreesPreparation Method: glass infuser mugLiquor: dark amber I first made the acquaintance of the folks at The Great Mississippi Tea Company when I attended World Tea Expo 2015. It was super exciting to hear about the possibilities of tea becoming a viable crop here in the U.S. and I’ve eagerly followed their progress since then. Fast forward a few years and their first harvest was sent out to those who participated in their “Adopt a Tea Tree” campaign. I had meant to jump on board at the time but somehow never got around to it. Reports started rolling in and I expressed…
Teabento Jiri Horse – Balhyocha
Country of Origin: South Korea Leaf Appearance: small, dark, and wiry Steep time: 30 seconds Water Temperature: 200 degrees Preparation Method: porcelain gaiwan Liquor: reddish amber Teabento names each of the teas they offer after animals and photographs the leaves inside of simple line drawings of their namesake. It’s admittedly a bit gimmicky but I love it anyway. Something you might not know about me is that I am a big animal person, especially when it comes to horses. That was definitely why I picked this one first out all of the samples that Teabento generously sent me. Jiri Horse Balhyocha is often referred to as a black tea but things are always so cut…
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