By A.C. Cargill
We found that the tea steeped perfectly after just 5 minutes. To steep longer would have increased the astringency. The liquid was somewhat astringent even after this steep time, but have no fear. It’s meant to be that way
By A.C. Cargill
The Subject: Scottish Breakfast Tea from The English Tea Store.
Rating:
Water temperature: 212° F
Steeping time: 5 minutes
Tea type: Black blend
Scents, flavorings, etc.: Nothing added
Aroma, dry: Earthy, planty, good basic black tea smell
Aroma in the cup, plain: Full-bodied, expected yet distinct from other Breakfast Blends
Taste, plain: Full-bodied, flavorful, slightly bitter, slight astringency, very drinkable [...]
Name: Organic Earl Grey Cream
Brand: English Tea Store
Type: Black tea, flavored
Form: Loose leaf
Review: Earl Grey lovers who are looking for something a little different should appreciate this tea. An organic black tea, lightly scented with bergamot, and then flavored with vanilla, cinnamon, and fresh cream, Organic Earl Grey Cream is a nifty twist on an [...]
By Lainie Petersen
Name: White Monkey Paw
Brand: English Tea Store
Type: Green tea (Yes, I know the name makes it sound like a white tea, and indeed those fuzzy tips make it look like a white tea, but, in fact, this is a green tea.)
Form: Loose leaf
Review: I love the look of these long, curly, fuzzy buds [...]
By Madam Potts
Here it is Christmas time – a time for reminiscing, a time for nostalgia. They say that smells can trigger memories and I was most certainly reminded of that fact when I received my order of Le Marche Spiced Tea from the English Tea Store. From the moment I opened the bag [...]
By A.C. Cargill
The Subject: Darjeeling Tea from The English Tea Store.
Rating:
Water temperature: 212° F
Steeping time: 3 to 5 minutes (see comments)
Tea type: Darjeeling
Scents, flavorings, etc.: Nothing added
Aroma, dry: Plant-ish, fresh, very “tea”
Aroma in the cup, plain: Fresh plant-like fragrance
Color in the cup, plain: Beautiful ruby-red, almost like red wine
Taste, plain: Mild bitter edge, plant-like taste [...]
By A.C. Cargill
The Subject: Chai Green Tea from The English Tea Store.
Rating:
Water temperature: 180° F
Steeping time: 3 minutes
Tea type: Green
Scents, flavorings, etc.: Coriander, cardamom
Aroma, dry: Green tea with spice overtones
Aroma in the cup, plain: Green tea with spice overtones
Taste, plain: Green tea with spice overtones
Aroma in the cup, enhanced: Green tea with spice overtones
Taste, enhanced: [...]
