Tea Type: Black Tea
Where To Buy: Shanti Tea
Product Description:
Indian black base with natural orange flavor and orange peel.
Our naturally flavored Orange Black tea is made with a base of Indian Black Tea and infused with natural orange flavor and orange peel. The taste is sweet and fruity with the underlying support of a robust black tea. Can be served iced or hot.
Tasters Review:
I’m not really a fan of store-bought orange juice. Call me spoiled…I only really like, want, and crave freshly squeezed O.J. Since I don’t live in an area with wonderfully plump and juicy oranges year-round I like to tinker with Orange flavored teas instead! When I tried this one for the first time I was VERY pleased with my attempt!
Dry I can smell the juicy orange. Once infused much of the aroma goes away but this brews dark and the black tea taste is yummy. The orange flavors are at about medium strength and are nicely done. Not over the top or distracting yet natural and true!
This is a very nicely orange flavored black! I highly suggest it!
Orange Black from Shanti Tea
Tea Information:
Leaf Type: Black
Where to Buy: Shanti Tea
Product Description:
Our naturally flavored Orange Black tea is made with a blend of Indian black teas and infused with natural orange flavor and orange peel. The taste is sweet and fruity with the underlying support of a robust black tea. Can be served iced or hot.
Story
The Golden Apple
Growing in the mythological garden of Hesperides were “golden apple” trees which granted immortality to those who ate its fruit. Legend has it that these golden apple trees were grown from the fuited branches Gaea gave to Hera as a wedding gift when she married Zeus. These golden apples were in fact oranges, however the Greeks did not yet have a word for it. The word orange was introduced to Europe from the Sanskrit word for orange tree, “Narangah”. Incidentally, the color orange is named after the fruit, and not the other way around.
Taster’s Review:
This is a fantastic orange black tea.
I’ll be honest with you, I wasn’t really expecting much with it. I mean, it’s orange flavored black tea. You’ve tasted one, you’ve tasted them all, right? It seemed so very ordinary to me.
WRONG! This is no ordinary orange flavored black tea, and it tastes quite different from other run-of-the-mill orange flavored black teas that I’ve encountered.
First of all, the black tea is the strongest presence in this cup. It is strong and brisk, with a very pleasing depth of flavor. It’s quite rich, and while I’m pretty sure it’s a Ceylon or a Ceylon blend, it’s one of high quality and creates a delicious base for this tea.
There is some astringency to the tea which is something I expect when I try citrus teas especially, as the citrus seems to highlight the pucker-y effect of the astringency with its tangy character. The astringency is a little drying, but there is no bitterness to this tea. It is sweet and pleasant.
With the first couple of sips, the orange flavor seemed almost hidden. It’s there, certainly, but it isn’t as strong as one might expect it to be. The flavor develops gradually as I continue to sip. It isn’t so much that its “hidden” but that it melds so well with the black tea that it almost becomes one unified flavor. It’s quite unique and makes for a very delicious experience.
The orange flavor becomes much more apparent in the finish and aftertaste. The orange lingers in the aftertaste. It’s as though a drop of freshly squeezed orange juice has hit my tongue. It’s sweet and citrus-y delicious, just like a fresh, juicy orange.
I really enjoyed this tea much more than I expected to. A not-so-ordinary Orange Black Tea for those who have come to expect the unexpected!
White Lemon from Shanti Tea
Tea Information:
Leaf Type: White
Where to Buy: Shanti Tea
Product Description:
A full leaf white tea, this is a super smooth brew with a full mouth feel. The lemon essence is distinct but not to the point of overwhelming the mild flavor of the base white tea. A perfect balance of flavours with plenty of anti-oxidants.
The exact origin of the lemon has remained a mystery, though it is widely presumed that lemons first grew in India, northern Burma, and China. In South and South East Asia, it was known for its antiseptic properties and it was used as an antidote for various poisons. Today, India is the largest producer of lemons and generates 16% of all lemon and lime output worldwide.
Taster’s Review:
This tea was a very pleasant surprise. I expected the lemon to completely overwhelm the white tea, but it is very well-balanced.
The white tea tastes fresh with mere whispers of a vegetative quality. Shanti Tea does not specify what type of white tea leaf this is, but, if I had to guess, I would say it is a Bai Mu Dan. It has a crisp flavor that melds very well with the bright flavor of the lemon.
And while the lemon flavor stands out in the cup but it does not overwhelm the white tea as I thought it might. It has a sweet, lightly tart, sunny flavor that is delightful.
I am enjoying it hot at the moment, but, it is equally as delicious iced. I found this to be an extraordinarily uplifting, refreshing cup of tea, and it is certainly one of the best lemon flavored tea I’ve tasted yet! Bravo, Shanti Tea!
White Lemon from Shanti Tea
Tea Type: White Tea
Where To Buy: Shanti Tea
Product Description:
WHITE LEMON
Fair Trade Certified & Organic White Tea
Tin / Bio-bag: 45g / 57 cups • Sample: 5 to 7 cups
A full leaf white tea, this is a super smooth brew with a full mouth feel. The lemon essence is distinct but not to the point of overwhelming the mild flavor of the base white tea. A perfect balance of flavours with plenty of anti-oxidants.
Story
The exact origin of the lemon has remained a mystery, though it is widely presumed that lemons first grew in India, northern Burma, and China. In South and South East Asia, it was known for its antiseptic properties and it was used as an antidote for various poisons. Today, India is the largest producer of lemons and generates 16% of all lemon and lime output worldwide.
Tasters Review:
White Lemon from Shanti Tea…another lovely Shanti offering! Ahhh!
Dry this smells a little like Lemon Pledge and White Tea. It’s Very Clean. (no pun intended)
Post infusion…it’s more of a gentle lemon and white tea aroma!
This tastes wonderful! Of course, I like lemon, so that helps! The White Tea is PERFECT and the Lemon just makes it even more tempting!
I had 1 cup hot and another cold and LOVED both!
White Rose from Shanti Tea
Tea Information:
Leaf Type: White
Where to Buy: Shanti Tea
Product Description:
Roses have long been a symbol of love and beauty. This blend of organic rose petals and white tea’s silky smoothness is exquisitely subtle and supremely healthy. High in antioxidants and vitamin C, this delicate white tea blend will be the beginning of a long lasting love affair.
Taster’s Review:
The aroma of the dry leaf is so beautiful – I just love the smell of rose teas, and I’m finding this one especially appealing because the fragrance of the white tea is so soft amid the beautiful scent of rose. The rose is allowed to fully express itself in this bouquet. Truly lovely.
While the fragrance of the brewed liquor is quite a bit softer than the dry leaf, it is still very beautifully rose scented. This is one of those teas that MUST be inhaled before sipping to gain the full luxurious effect of the flower.
The flavor of this tea is wonderful! The rose mingles with the white tea leaves nicely, creating a very smooth, supple taste that glides over the palate deliciously. The white tea base is soft but tastes fresh and soothing, while the rose tastes sweet with distinctive sharp notes. It is a very relaxing cup – it is a bit like a trip to the spa in a teacup!