Superfine Tan Yang Gong Fu Black Tea from Teavivre
What a delightful cup of tea. I am still experimenting a bit with temperature, steep time and leaf quantity. I find light notes of cocoa, smoke and malt and consistent with my prior experience, this...
View ArticleFengqing Dragon Pearl Black Tea from Teavivre
My dwindling stock continues to provide a fantastic, cocoa infused cup of calm that is delicious. Steeping 6 good sized pearls with boiling water at 2, 2.5 and 3 minutes yields three enjoyable...
View ArticleSuperfine Keemun Mao Feng Black Tea from Teavivre
Ah... To think that not all that long ago I didn't know TeaVivre existed. :) I am not the learned taster that some here clearly are and my palette clearly is not as definitive (heck, I don't even like...
View ArticleFengqing Dragon Pearl Black Tea from Teavivre
The tea that began my introduction to loose tea continues to be one of my favorites and while nostalgia certainly plays a part, the sublime taste of this tea is one to behold. Warm notes of cocoa...
View ArticleSuperfine Tan Yang Gong Fu Black Tea from Teavivre
First tasting for me of this tea. Very nice, smooth with distinct sweet, chocolate taste. The flavors appeared more distinct in the second and third steeps as I raised the temperature of the water and...
View ArticlePerfecTea Maker from Teavana
Easy to clean and screen works really well even with fine tea. Can't imagine a better way to steep and enjoy a cup a tea at work. Fantastic device.
View ArticlePerfecTemp Cordless Electric Kettle from Cuisinart
Easy to use and while temperatures are not perfectly accurate its darn close. Found mine at Bed, Bath & Beyond and the always available 20% off coupon was a nice discount.
View ArticlePremium Golden Monkey Black Tea from Teavivre
The second jewel of my Teavivre Black Tea Triple Crown. While the cocoa is not as pronounced as in Black Pearl it is present and provides a soothing, smooth cup with a softer touch. Very nice tea and...
View ArticleFengqing Dragon Pearl Black Tea from Teavivre
The first crown of my Triple Crown of black tea. Smooth and full of flavor it is a cup that I can enjoy at any time of the day. It is simply a wonderful black tea. With my 16 ounce infuser and 6-8...
View ArticleNonpareil Yunnan Dian Hong Ancient Wild Tree Black Tea from Teavivre
Smooth, sweet flavors and a very nice cup of tea to start the day. Great for multiple steeps as the full leaves show their strength into the 3rd steep.
View ArticleNonpareil Yunnan Dian Hong Ancient Wild Tree Black Tea from Teavivre
Still playing with this one and enjoy the variety of tastes I am getting. Smoky but not overwhelming and the undercurrent of malt and spice is really quite nice. This reserved black is a perfect way to...
View ArticleAward Winning Yun Nan Dian Hong Black Tea – Golden Tip from Teavivre
Continue to enjoy this tea and while I get different notions of flavors based upon temperature and steep time, the smoothness of this tea continue to impress. Shelf life being what it is, time to...
View ArticleAward Winning Yun Nan Dian Hong Black Tea – Golden Tip from Teavivre
Having now had numerous efforts with this tea, I confirm my rating and find this black tea simply delicious. I have experimented with temperature and steep time and while there is a difference in...
View ArticleAward Winning Yun Nan Dian Hong Black Tea – Golden Tip from Teavivre
A fantastic cup of black tea that for me hits all the right notes. Not as strong with cocoa as Black Pearl but the taste, quality and smoothness of this tea sets it apart.
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