Today’s cup is an Organic and Fair Trade Ginger Green Tea from Hampstead Tea.

Ginger has always been an interesting spice for me. Usually I find it pretty hit or miss, so I was a little nervous when trying this tea. Unnecessarily so.

The aroma is notable, but not overly strong. The flavor of the green tea does seem to match well enough with the ginger to make the tea comfortably palatable. I may have to try it a few more times to feel like it’s a tea I’d repurchase, but I can see a great many people enjoying this one.

Morning Cup #28

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Today’s cup is a Mango Green Tea from Touch Organic.

As far as flavored green teas in tea bags go, this one is actually pretty nice.

The aroma isn’t all that strong, but the flavor is pretty decently balanced. It tastes like this is a bancha with mango flavoring though instead of mango pieces..

Morning Cup #27

What’s in your cup?

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I’ve been so busy in the office recently I’ve not had a chance to post my Morning Cups.

Today’s cup is an Organic Chamomile from Taylors of Harrogate.

I wouldn’t normally drink an herbal tea first thing in the morning. I often need more of a pick-me-up. However, this Organic Chamomile seemed to catch my eye this morning.

The brew is light. The aroma not very notable, but the flavor was light and comforting.

Morning Cup #13

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Darjeeling teas are often referred to as the champagne of teas, with good reason. Darjeelings typically express the depth and nuance tea connoisseurs look for from the best of any tea, be they black, green, white or herbal. The Makaibari region within Darjeeling region also tends to produce some of the best Darjeelings season after season. Let’s check this one out from Hampstead Tea of London.

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Fig. Figgy pudding. Fig. I do love figs. They’re underutilized here in The States I think. This Organic Cinnamon Fig Black Tea from Art of Tea is worth a look-see if you happen to have a taste for the figgy goodness.

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