After sampling at least 5 of Bitterleaf’s teas I guess it’s about time I declared myself one of their fans! Giant White Moonlight 2015 Spring Jing Gu Tea from Bitterleaf is considered an “anytime tea” and I agree for the most part. Personally, I look for a ‘smack you in the face’ sort of strong tea first thing in the morning but any other time this one will certainly do well!
Giant White Moonlight 2015 Spring Jing Gu Tea from Bitterleaf has tri-colored long leaves. The aroma while dry is incredibly crisp . Once infused there is a hint of sweetness to the nose.
As for the taste on the tongue – Giant White Moonlight 2015 Spring Jing Gu Tea from Bitterleaf – is pretty incredible! It’s delicate yet delightful! It has a sweeter-floral flavor but it’s hydrating and almost naturally fruity in a mysterious way!
As a white tea I really love this. It’s a Yunnan White, too, so I guess I shouldn’t be surprised that I like this as much as I do. Giant White Moonlight 2015 Spring Jing Gu Tea from Bitterleaf is awesome!
Here’s the scoop!
Leaf Type: White Tea
Where to Buy: Bitterleaf
Description:
A great “anytime” tea, this exclusive to Yunnan white tea is both light and delicate, but with a wild spirit. An early vegetal taste develops into a subtle sweetness with subsequent brewings. Drink it now, or store it for the future, as this is a white tea that is particularly suitable for aging.
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Something Blue from Pin Tea Shop
First of all, can I just say how much I adore the name of this tea company! PinTea Shop. Love the pinup look the labels have. I’ve always loved that vintage era of pin up girls and this company’s labels are just simply gorgeous!
This lovely blend is a brilliant mix of blueberries, green tea, and white tea. When you look at the dry leaf, you can see where the “Something Blue” concept comes to play-lovely white and green leaves with pops of blue.
Brewed up with a delicate hand so I wouldn’t oversteep, I allowed this tea to steep for about 3 minutes and to cool for another moment or two. Took my first sip and was ready to be greeted with fruity pops of blueberry. Which wasn’t what happened. Instead I was greeted with a sultry romantic profile that was full of gorgeous white floral notes, slightly hay like flavors, with a background of berry that is light and done with a delicate touch.
With this tea being Something Blue, I assumed the blueberry would just dominate the rest of the flavors and that did not happen at all. I’m crazy impressed with how very gentle this tea is with the flavorings. The tea bases really shine and there is a mystery with every sip because each sip is different in its very own way. This is one of those tea blends that really captures your attention and demands more time with you. Highly memorable, enjoyable, and one that I’ll reach for whenever I’m in the mood for a lightly flavored tea.
Here’s the scoop!
Leaf Type: White/Green Tea
Where to Buy:Pin Tea Shop
Description
Are you intrigued by the world of pinups? Do you enjoy a nice HOT cup of TEA? We have the perfect product line for you!
Our custom designed tins all have a pinup girl that’s inspired by its flavor and the world she lives in. TEA’se your taste buds with a cup or two today!
Description: Worn in weddings, this flavor accomplishes its own law of matrimony, raw and subtle, right and wrong. they stand against each other, as often as they stood for one another.
What you will receive: A custom designed tin filled with our loose leaf tea.
Ingredients: Green tea, white pearls, white tea, flavors, elderberries, hibiscus, blueberries, senna leaves, cornflowers.
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Summer Sangria from The NecessiTeas
Summer Sangria from The NecessiTeas is a flavored white tea and the aroma AND flavor will captivate you as it did me!
According to the product description Summer Sangria from The NecessiTeas has orange peel, blackberries, cornflower and marigold petals and natural flavors paired with the white tea base. Eventho I could taste a hint of blackberry, orange, and various floral notes I could have sworn I was also tasting a bit of lemon and a spec of vanilla, too, but perhaps I am wrong. Maybe it’s just the outcome of Summer Sangria from The NecessiTeas’ over all flavor with these ingredients blended and combined that proves a flavor all of its own.
Either way – I am absolutely LOVING Summer Sangria from The NecessiTeas! As it cools at room temperature a bit more the wine or champagne like flavors seem to come out a bit more. This is YUMMY hot or cold! And with it being very low in caffeine I know I can enjoy it almost any time of day! YAY!
Here’s the scoop!
Leaf Type: White Tea
Where to Buy: The NecessiTeas
Description
Enjoy a unique champagne-based sangria with light citrus but sweet fruit notes of cherry, blackberry and orange that will captivate you, and then the undertones of the bubbly will linger on the tongue with a mellow acidity. It will “tea”se you with the taste of a white wine sangria on a summer’s day.
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White Coconut from BlendBee
What is this coconut wizardry White Coconut from BlendBee? Upon opening the bag my nostrils and surrounding were FILLED with the aroma of creamy and dreamy coconut. It was almost like an Almond Joy without the chocolate!
Once infused I was delighted with the delicate white tea shade that filled the steeper! The coconut, lemon, and white tea were a visual treat as well! Because of the shredded coconut it seemed a bit ‘crumby’ but certainly in a GOOD way! The flavor was intense! The coconut, lemon, vanilla, and stevia were having a very loud party in my mouth!
The stevia was a little loud than I would normal enjoy but it seems to make sense here! My cuppa started off as a HOT one but I let it cool at room temperature as I drank more and more! I quickly understood that this would make a FABULOUS iced white flavored tea as well!
WOW! Yeah! White Coconut from BlendBee is surely something to try – and enjoy – and savor! What an eye-opener!
Tea Information:
Leaf Type: White Tea
Where to Buy: BlendBee
Description:
White Tea is by far one of the finest teas in the world. Paired with Coconut, Lemon Peel, Lemon Balm and Stevia leaf, it is a dream. Sit back, relax and linger with this beautiful mix.
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Makaibari Bai Mu Dan from Tea People
Tea Information:
Leaf Type: White Tea
Where to Buy: Tea People
Tea Description:
This fine White Darjeeling tea is from the organically certified Makaibari tea estate located in the town of Kurseong. In the local language ‘Kurseong’ means the land of the white orchid. This tea is made from the delicate unopened leaves and yields the palest liquor with a light chestnut flavour.
Learn more about the white teas that are offered here. This particular variety does not look to be on the website any longer.
Taster’s Review:
Makaibari Bai Mu Dan from Tea People is my first voyage into the lineup of what Tea People has to offer their customers. Lately, I’ve been in a flavored tea rut, not enjoying straight teas like I should. So I thought this would be a great start in forcing myself to try new straight teas.
First of all, I have to say the packaging, website, and the presentation of this tea and tea company are very well done. After doing a bit of research, this is a company I’m going to take another look at the next time I’m buying tea. Their packaging really catches my attention.
So let’s chat about the tea itself. What I first noticed was that the dry leaf really didn’t call my attention or have any defining notes. I was surprised by this but went about steeping the tea per the instructions provided by Tea People.
From what I can gather from the description, this tea is supposed to have a rather light chestnut flavor. That is a note that really does come thru, but that isn’t the attribute that I pick up from this tea. Mostly what I find myself picking up is this lovely whole mouth feel of astringent notes that really captivates the senses. Sure the lovely nutty flavors are quite nice, but that astringency says “Hello! Check me out!”.
So my final thoughts? I can’t say that I love this tea as much as I would love a floral white tea, but this Makaibari Bai Mu Dan was a real treat. I’m really enjoying this cuppa!