Exploring Farm-Direct Black Tea with Lake Missoula Tea Company
I was recently introduced to Montana-based Lake Missoula Tea Company. In today's post, I'm taking a deeper dive into two of their farm-direct black teas.
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Digging Deeper – Rose Label Reserve from Nepal Tea Collective
A $100 tea that naturally smells like roses? In this post, I'll be taking a deeper dive into a very special offering, Nepal Tea Collective's Rose Label Reserve.
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Grand Crew Purple Bud
Purple Bud from Grand Crew was sweet and smooth with notes of sandalwood and juicy peaches. I would recommend it to anyone who is a fan of Taiwanese black teas.
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Little Red Cup Tea Co. Number One Black Special
Little Red Cup Tea Co. Number One Black Special was smooth and sweet with dark chocolate notes. I couldn't decide if I liked it better gongfu or western style.
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Tasting the Diversity of Indian Teas with Herbs & Kettles
I connected with Poorvi of Herbs & Kettles because of her passion for quality Indian teas. In this post, I'm reviewing 4 different teas from their collection.
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Digging Deeper – Honey Black from DAVIDsTEA
A Taiwanese bug-bitten black tea? Yes, please! In this post, I'm digging deeper into Honey Black from DAVIDsTEA. The taste is smooth with notes of dark honey.
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Clair Thé Sejak and Black Tea 1st Flush Chunbo Dawon
When Atlanta-based Clair Thé sent me samples, I was drawn to the Sejak and Black Tea 1st Flush from Chunbo Dawon. This calls for a fun side-by-side tea tasting!
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Crimson Lotus Tea 2021 Big Red Dian Hong Black Tea
Big Red from Crimson Lotus Tea has the hallmarks of Dian Hong in a fun compressed form. The taste was malty and sweet with the slightest hint of smokiness.
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Nepal Tea Collective Kumari Gold
Kumari Gold is a complex and sweet Nepalese black tea. It had delicious notes of brown sugar with hints of rose. The beautiful golden leaves are a big bonus!
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Grand Crew Honey Glamour Black
Honey Glamour from Grand Crew is full of tasty notes of honied florals and baking spices. It's a perfect choice for those who don't normally enjoy black tea.
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46 Tons Mom’s Chai Kit
Mom's Chai Kit from 46 Tons has everything you need to make chai at home. It would make a great gift for a latte-loving friend who is new to loose leaf tea.
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Hence Tea Qimen Maofeng Black
Hence Tea Qimen Maofeng was brisk yet sweet with hints of rose and baking spices. It would make a great next step for anyone who enjoys breakfast-style blends.
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Diving into Sri Lankan Specialty Teas with Kaley Tea
In this post, I'll be reviewing 3 offerings from Kaley Tea in southern Sri Lanka. Enchanting White Tea was a favorite for its unique flavor and appearance.
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Darjeeling: 1st Flush vs. 2nd Flush
1st Flush and 2nd Flush Darjeeling are both black teas, but they look and taste very different from each other. Here is a brief overview of the reasons why.
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Grass People Tree Master’s Red with Wild Cherry Blossom
This special edition Master's Red is scented with wild cherry blossoms. The taste was earthy with sweet hints of plum. The floral notes were on the subtle side.
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Lochan Tea Doke Black Fusion 2020
Doke Black Fusion is a perfect choice for anyone who enjoys milder black teas. The taste was malty and sweet with notes of cinnamon, caramel, and crisp apples.
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