Lainie Petersen
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Review of Harney & Sons Japanese Sencha
Name: Japanese Sencha Brand: Harney & Sons Type: Green tea Form: Silken pyramid bags Review: I’ve always found Japanese tea to be a tricky brew: I love the mouth-filling qualities of a good Japanese green, but often manage to produce a bitter, disagreeable brew when I try to make it for myself. Fortunately, our friends… Continue reading
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Review — Harney & Sons Organic Green Tea with Citrus and Gingko
Name: Organic Green Tea with Citrus and Ginkgo Brand: Harney & Sons Type: Green tea, Chinese Form: Silken pyramid tea bags, also available in paper tea bags, as a loose leaf tea, and in large “brew bags” for iced tea. Review: Organic tea lovers unite! Harney & Sons is working hard, it seems, to source… Continue reading
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Cautions About Tisanes and Herb-Flavored Teas
Disclaimer: This is not intended as medical advice. Please consult your physician for your particular needs. I get a lot of questions from people asking whether a certain tea, or tisane, is “good” for treating a particular medical condition. While I always tell people that they should drink something because they like the way it… Continue reading
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Starter Teas
Scenario: A friend tells you that they want to “start getting into tea.” They ask you to recommend a few good loose leaf teas to get started with. Which teas do you recommend? As a “teavangelist” myself, I love helping tea-newbies begin their tea collections. I like to recommend teas that are at once delicious… Continue reading
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Review of Nonsuch Estate Nilgiri
Name: Nonsuch Estate Nilgiri Brand: English Tea Store Type: Black tea, Indian Form: Loose leaf Review: While many people are familiar with Assam and Darjeeling teas, teas from the Nilgiri region are less well-known. This is a shame because while some Nilgiris are profoundly uninteresting, good Nilgiris are not only quite tasty, but quite versatile.… Continue reading
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Review — Rooibos Chai by Harney & Sons
Name: Rooibos Chai Brand: Harney & Sons Type: Herbal tisane, rooibos Form: Silken tea sachet (loose leaf available) Review: Spiced chai lovers often find themselves in a bind: Hot, spicy chai is a wonderfully soothing drink, but tea’s caffeine content can make it inappropriate for nighttime swigging. Harney & Sons’ Rooibos Chai blends traditional chai… Continue reading
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Review — Harney & Sons White Vanilla Grapefruit
Name: White Vanilla Grapefruit Brand: Harney & Sons Type: White tea, flavored Form: Pyramid tea bags Review: If there was ever a tea that qualified as a “dessert tea”, White Vanilla Grapefruit by Harney & Sons certainly is it. While it certainly is not for those who like subtly flavored teas, vanilla lovers will rejoice… Continue reading
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Review — Harney & Sons Pomegranate Oolong
Name: Pomegranate Oolong Brand: Harney & Sons Type: Oolong, flavored Form: Pyramid tea bags Review: Pomegranate is currently a popular beverage flavor, and well it should be. It is slightly sweet, tangy, and robust, making it a refreshing thirst quencher indeed! The problem with using it as a tea flavoring is that it can overwhelm… Continue reading
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Review — Harney & Sons Decaffeinated Ceylon
Name: Decaffeinated Ceylon Brand: Harney & Sons Type: Black tea, decaffeinated Form: Pyramid tea bags Review: Decaffeinated tea is never going to be as good as its “natural” counterpart, but there are times when a decaffeinated option is necessary. While I do suggest that those who are trying to cut down on or avoid caffeine… Continue reading
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Review — Harney & Sons Yellow & Blue
Name: Yellow & Blue Brand: Harney & Sons Type: Herbal Tisane Form: Silken pyramid sachets/teabags Review: Yellow & Blue is, as its name suggests, is a tisane (aka “herbal tea”) composed of chamomile, cornflowers and lavender. The blend is a beautiful one, as the blue/violet hues of the lavender and cornflower provide a wonderful contrast… Continue reading
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