Some more friends in the industry provided me with some of this Lichee Black Tea from Foojoy.

Foojoy is a Chinese brand distributed here in The States by Eastrise Trading Company.

For those unfamiliar with Lichee (also Lychee), this funny named item is a deliciously sweet and tart fruit.

This brew came out a bit darker than expected. The flavor was lightly brisk in the tail but with a comforting fruitiness.

Morning Cup #16

What’s in your cup?

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Monday is Teahouse/Tea Room, Accessory and Brand Review Day!

It’s been a week since the end of the World Tea Expo in Las Vegas and I’m still a little heady from the experience. Here’s a recap of my time at the Expo and my takeaway from the event.

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Friday is Black Tea, Floral Tea, Fruit Tea, Chai and Pu’erh Review Day!

There are some fruits which just require to be added to tea. Some would say peach, some might stretch to strawberry… me, I make the call for Lychee! This sweet but light Asian berry is beyond perfect to be added to a tea. But is Black tea the right way to go?

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