Due to vacation, I missed last weeks “What’s New In Your Cup?” This week I am back and ready to share all the new things we’ve been drinking.
I have enjoyed several new teas during these last couple of weeks as I am sure you have as well. So getting to the point, let’s talk about tea…
1. Summer from Felicitea reported that she’s been drinking white tea with lychee fruit. I tried lychee fruit for the first time last month… delicious! Lychee fruit bursts with flavor in your mouth. It is juicy, refreshing and sweet. I can only imagine that this tea is yummy! Summer, you’ll have to provide us with the actual tea name and where it can be purchased. Additionally, Summer has been sipping away at iced Sloth Tea to get through the days. An oldie but goodie! I just tasted Sloth Tea for the first time over the weekend. The review is in progress.
2. Alexis from My Tea Cups was drinking… Formosa Nut Oolong tea from Teavana. “The flavor and aroma are nutty and warming. Would be perfect for a crisp fall morning.” Alexis also enjoyed Lemongreen from Tavalon Tea. “It’s incredibly refreshing, especially when iced. The lemongrass is spicy yet soothing.” Thanks Alexis for the updated information. The Nutty Oolong sounds wonderful and I am drinking my first lemongrass green tea today… it’s called Lemongreen. I can’t wait to review. Ironically it is the same tea you sampled last week.
3. Over the last couple of weeks I enjoyed Chief’s Delight by Native American Tea Company, Orchid Temple Oolong and Sugar Caramel Oolong both by Golden Moon Teas, and finally Darjeeling Goomtee (2nd Flush)by Tea Logic. I cannot say which I enjoyed the most as each one was distinctly different. Check out the reviews here on Tea Escapade.
Thanks for sharing what you have been drinking. I look forward to hearing “What’s New In You Cup?” this week. Until then… Happy Tea Drinking!
I got it as a sample from Urbana. It’s a local tea room and they don’t sell online that I’m aware of. Not sure you can order it. I’ll ask when I’m there next.
This week I drank a lot of Earl Grey. I’m making a custom blend for Brandice of SteapTV and that’s leaving me tasting, tasting, tasting to find the right balance.
Otherwise, I’ve been sipping on The Simple Leaf’s Chloe (their site is under construction, or I’d link it). And down several bottles of iced Refreshing Afternoon. Good stuff, if I do say so myself.
The Lemongreen tea that I was drinking is from Tavalon Tea.
http://www.tavalon.com/Store/ProductDetails.aspx?CollId=139
It’s incredibly refreshing, especially when iced. The lemongrass is spicy yet soothing. One deep breath over the steam from the cup makes you feel as though you’re in a spa.
The Nutty Oolong Tea is Formosa Nut Oolong tea from Teavana. http://www.teavana.com/The-Teas/Oolong-Teas/Formosa-Nut-Oolong-Tea.axd
I plan on reviewing this tasty tea very soon. The flavor and aroma are nutty and warming. Would be perfect for a crisp fall morning.
I’ve been big on the Oolongs and Whites. A friend gave me a few oz of silver needle from Teavana, I must say, it’s quite delicious! I’m planning on starting to drink more Iced Teas in the next few weeks.
I drank four teas this week: an iced White Pear tea from Tealuxe, a Blueberry Green Tea from the Superfruit Tea line of the Republic of Tea, Grand Green by Zhena’s Gypsy Tea, and a Coconut Pouchong from Tealuxe that prior to last night I had only had iced.
The superior tea by far was the Grand Green, which is an organic, fair traded green tea with peppermint and stevia.
Summer,
Thanks for the update. If you find out if the tea with lychee fruit can be ordered online let me know.
Thanks Alexis for the update information. I have updated this post accordingly!
Ocean of Tea,
I too have been drinking a lot of oolongs lately. My favorite tea which I drink almost every other day is Winter White Earl Grey by Harney and Sons. I need to branch out and try other white teas.
Thanks for sharing!
Gretchen,
Your tea drinking this week has been impressive. They all sound light and refreshing… perfect for hot summer days.
Thanks visiting and commenting!