Tea Type: Oolong Tea
Where To Buy:
The Persimmon Tree
Learn more about this tea here.
Product Description:
Ingredients
Organic Oolong Tea, Organic Lemon Myrtle, Marigold Petals, Natural Flavors * Characteristics Bold, Fragrant, Organic * Flavors Citrusy, Sweet * Caffeine Content Medium * Steep Temperature 195˚ * Steep Time 3-5 mins
Tasters Review:
This is one of the first online orders I placed as a new loose leaf tea drinker and oh what an introduction I got both from this tea and this company! Thinking back, this particular tea was sent as a sample with other items I ordered and it instantly went on my wish list for my next order. I didn’t find it difficult either to purchase my next order as The Persimmon Tree has a really generous rewards program! My only regret is I didn’t place my order sooner!
I shared this tea with many of my tea friends and the overall consensus was that this is a stellar tea!
I adore this tea! Its creamy, slightly tart with the lemon flavor I am finding I love in many teas, the vanilla is NOT over done and you can still taste the pouchong coming through. It has a silky creamy mouthfeel as well which I love. Whoever came up with this blend is a blending master because with so many wonderful flavor profiles going on in this tea the distinct pouchong flavor is top notch! They certainly did not skimp on the base in this tea, and the flavors do not cover it up at all yet each stand on their own quite nicely. Also it is not overly sweet which is nice, allowing one to add a little rock sugar, or whatever sweetener they prefer if they care to. This tea also holds up well to cream, almond milk, soy, again, whatever “creamer” you prefer.
This is a tea hardy enough to support whatever you wish to put into it without losing its wonderful aroma and flavors.
Oh and on the aroma … the smell is dreamy! The aromas that fill the air are that of a dessert tea yet the flavor itself does not latch on as cloying at all, even with a little added sweetener!
Generally this tea tastes like lemon bars, or vanilla cream filled lemon cookies, yet again, not in an overly sweet way.
I also find that a slightly lower heat level and a bit longer steep do this tea well. Otherwise you may find it a bit on the weak or watery side.
This tea is one of my favorites.
Ginger Ginseng from The Persimmon Tree
Tea Information:
Leaf Type: Herbal Tisane
Where to Buy: The Persimmon Tree
Tisane Description:
A beautiful blend of ginger, ginseng, chamomile, rose hips, orange peel and mint that soothes with every sip.
Learn more about this tea here.
Taster’s Review:
I know I’ve said this before, but I’m going to say it again. I’m apprehensive when it comes to herbal teas (or tisanes). Most that I’ve tried, I’ve actually quite enjoyed, but there seems to be some programmed automated response built into my hard drive that recoils when I receive an herbal tisane to review. So, I tend to put off trying it, and then when I do finally try it, I end up irritated with myself for not having tried it sooner.
As is the case with this tisane. It actually tastes really good. But, as I’m naturally hesitant when it comes to herbal tisanes and I am not all that fond of ginseng, this tisane had already been marked with a double whammy. But, I managed to talk myself into trying it tonight, and I must say that I’m happily surprised by the flavor of it.
While it does taste herbaceous, it doesn’t taste overly medicinal. Every ingredient is masterfully balanced here to deliver a flavor that is not only gentle and soothing, but palate-pleasing as well. The ginger is sweet with just a hint of spice. That spice tone is mellowed with a touch of mint and chamomile. I can even taste a note of orange in this which is really nice. I don’t taste much from the ginseng, which given my dislike for the herb, I consider the lack of ginseng flavor here a real plus. Additional bonus points should also be awarded to The Persimmon Tree for refraining from using hibiscus in this blend. It doesn’t need it, and I’m glad that they didn’t add it.
It has a very calm, relaxing flavor, perfect for after a big meal, or later in the evening when its time to settle down and prepare for rest.
