bubble_tea

While only loosely related to the realm of tea, being more of a smoothie type drink containing tea, I still had to explore Bubble Tea simply because I had never encountered it. I must say, this is neat stuff! This one is green tea with soy milk and strawberry flavouring. The tapioca pearls are the "bubbles." A new local Bubble Tea place opened recently, and I will definitely be going back. I plan to try one made with black tea next time.

Tea Stick

This tea stick is an interesting looking variation on the common tea-ball. The design is visually appealing in it's way, but I do not see how it could function any better than a tea-ball. The leaves would still have little room for movement, and it would take up a bit more storage space. The possible advantage that I see is that stirring the hot water with the stick might increase the exposure of the leaves.

Mighty Leaf Vanilla Bean

I had this tea recently at a new coffee shop.  Never having encountered the Mighty Leaf brand before, I wasn't sure what to expect.  I must say that I was pleasantly surprised!

In the cup...

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Very bizarre teapot

The Sorapot is a bizarre teapot design.  Supposedly, the handle dissipates heat, to keep tea from oversteeping.  Pesonally, I think I prefer to remember to remove the tea myself and have the pot stay warm longer.  The aesthetic, while interesting, personally leaves me indifferent.  However, if you like an ultra-modern look, this may be the teapot for you:
http://snarfd.com/2007/11/17/sexiest-teapot-ever/

Numi Organic Earl Grey

Numi Organic Earl Grey is among the organic selections that the local stores have begun to stock recently. 

This tea has a nice full flavour, with a clean bergamot taste.  It acheives this clean clear bergamot flavour without any bitterness, which is the particular weakness of bad Earl Grey teas. 

This tea also brews to a nice amber colour, and is pleasant to drink. 

The taste of the black tea itself is of nice quality and stands up to the bergamot well. 

Definitely a worthwhile purchase.

Zarafina Tea Maker

 

Let me first make the disclaimer that I am not connected in any way with any company making or selling this product. I am merely a pleased customer.

First Impressions
The Zarafina Tea maker is a truly fine device, and I wish all tea lovers could have one. It is an electric tea making appliance that gives the quick convenience that coffee makers have given to coffee lovers for years. The ability to set up a pot and walk off and do other things while the tea is made. This tea maker, unlike many out there, is not a drip-through coffee maker with a tea label stuck on. It is a tea maker and actually steeps the tea at the correct temperature for the proper duration for that type of tea! I love mine. The review continues on the next page...

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Strange teabag purse

This is quite an odd idea for using old teabag labels. I think it might be cuter if it were executed in a slightly different manner. However, I share it for it's uniqueness:
http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=93189.0

Harney and Sons Hot Cinnamon Sunset

The tea in this photograph is Hot Cinnamon Sunset by Harney and Sons. This tea comes in a nicely decorated tin... Inside, you find Harney and Sons' "silken sachets," which are tea bags constructed of a shimmery material rather than paper. As teabags go, these are actually very nice. Their pyramid shape seems to give the leaves more room to expand as they brew. Recently, I've seen some much cheaper supermarket teas using the "pyramid bag" idea, but I have been displeased by the taste. Harney and Sons seem to have high quality ingredients in their "sachets." You can see identifiable pieces of spices and tea. No fannings here.

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Bigelow Earl Grey

This is the taste of my childhood. More importantly, it is the aroma. Bigelow is a brand easily available in most American grocery stores. It is very affordable and quite drinkable. This Earl Grey is very aromatic, and it smells so good that it can be a great way to introduce Americans to tea drinking. I've only met two people in my entire life who did not think this tea had a wonderful scent. There is no intricate delicate balance here, as in more refined teas, but Bigelow Earl Grey is simply yummy! The bergamot aroma is so strong as to be heady. This tea is a terrific value for the tea-lover on a budget, and is quite nice served with cream and sugar.

The beginning

This blog will be an assortment of links to ,and reviews of, tea things on an irregular schedule. The teas reviewed here will consist of what I just happen across, so the variety will be a bit unpredictable. Most fo the time, these reviews will be accompanied by photography. Click an image to enlarge it.

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