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Snowbud Review
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This is yet another white tea from the folks at Adagio.com. The user average score for this one is 4.3.
3.5 out of 5
Opinion: It took me a second brew to make me fully appreciate this tea. I first tried this tea out on Saturday after trying out the White Cucumber. It wasn't much of a huge leap from that tea because I didn't like the White Cucumber all that much (As seen in my previous review). However, I tried it again today and I appreciated it more.
Scent: The scent of this tea is very subtle. It's a lot more subtle than the White Peony (Next white tea being reviewed). You really have to have a good sense of smell to pickup this tea quickly. It took me a few tries before I could get something out of it. Although I've never actually smelled a snowbud plant before, I have a good idea of what one smells likes now. It has a gentle scent and there's a hint of sweetness as well.
Appearance: The color is the usual golden yellow color that most white teas have or should have. A different color from the ordinary black and green teas is always nice to have around if you're quite new to drinking white tea.
Flavor: It took me a second brew to really appreciate this tea. Just like the scent, the flavor is very subtle. I'd go as far as to say it's a lot more subtle than the fruit flavor in Divine Delectable by Moujan Z. This would be a great tea to relax with, but I'd probably go with another white tea since I'm not the biggest fan of the snowbud flavor in this tea.
It's like a quiet person. You will get a little bit of information about her or him… notice how I'm saying a only a little bit. Even though you wished you could earn a bit more information, you're appreciative that this person actually talked despite the lack of anything huge or mindblowing coming from him or her. That gentle amount of information is this tea's flavor. I appreciate it, but I wished there was a bit more for me to handle.
Overall: It's a good white tea. The scent and the flavor are very subtle. It's a hit or miss for this one if you're new to white teas or not a big fan of gentle white teas.
You can buy Snowbud tea from here:
http://www.adagio.com/white/snowbud.html?nav=allReviews&SID=60bd6a858f0b5a8e532a98d27d5cd404
White Cucumber Review
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This is a white tea from the folks at Adagio.com. The user average score for this one is 3.7. I have no idea if there's caffeine in this tea.
2.5 out of 5
My Opinion: This tea is a mixed bag for me (Haha, I had to include the word tea and bag in the same sentence). I got this tea from a white tea sampler set to get a better understanding of the taste of white tea. Since it received the lowest score from Adagio.com, I decided to review this one first before working my way up. I'm hearing that Silver Needle is incredible, so I can't wait to try it (Hopefully when I get my tea kettle in the mail!).
Onto the cucumber tea itself. At the moment you pop open the lid of the sampler tin, you will notice the strong scent of cucumbers. The scent of this tea is exactly like that of a cucumber, 100%. I give the scent of this tea props during and after brewing because it seriously feels like I'm standing in a hot spring chopping up fresh cucumbers. Maybe in a spa as well with cucumbers over my eyes, who knows.
The tea's color is a yellowish color with a greenish hue to it. I guess that is the signature look of most white teas (I also tried the Snowbud white tea today).
As for the taste… I hear that white teas have a really subtle taste to them. Well, not with this tea because it's full on, coming right at you, cucumber flavor. If you have cucumber tea, I would dare you to try it sweetened. But, if you're someone who enjoys the flavor of cucumbers, you will love this tea.
Honestly, there's nothing too special about this tea. I only like it because it feels like a liquid condensed version of a cucumber. The taste is true to its name, but cucumbers aren't my thing.
You can buy the White Cucumber tea from here:
http://www.adagio.com/white/white_cucumber.html?nav=reviews&SID=335a21399f9cf9f2a5e31acd15a858b5
Divine Delectable by Moujan Z. Review
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My Adagio.com Review:
"The fruit flavor will vary depending on how many bits of fruit are in your steeper, but the black tea component will always be somewhat stronger in your brew. There's some tanginess, but it's not too much, which is really good. Overall, I really enjoy this tea, especially in the morning."
This is a tea blend from Adagio.com. The user average score for this one is 4.5. There is caffeine in this tea. This is a blend of black tea, blood orange, raspberries, and strawberries.
4 out of 5
My Opinion: I first bought this tea two weeks ago, not knowing that I'd be getting myself more and more involved in the tea world. When I first popped open the plastic covering on the 10 oz. tin case, I was greeted by a fragrance of black tea with a subtle helping of fruit. Compare it with the Fruit Medley and this will lose in potency, but I like this tea blend better because it's not too overpowering.
I must admit that the black tea flavor is really strong in this one, but there's something about the subtlety of fruit flavors that really intrigues me. Back in the day, I was so used to drinking Lipton black tea. I didn't know what to expect in loose black tea with fruits blended in. Boy, I was in for a surprise.
If you're used to drinking black tea like me, you should definitely try this tea. The addition of it being a blend with fruits should be more of a reason to purchase it. If you want to taste the fruits, you really have to feel your way through by your tastebuds to figure it out.
It's like a good reading session. The action and drama is so strong in one specific chapter, but you will appreciate the subtle messages that are being conveyed through metaphor in the chapters surrounding it. Thus enhancing your immersion into the story.
You can buy Moujan Z.'s Divine Delectable from here:
http://www.adagio.com/popsiren/blend.html?blend=1983&SID=8a2441176a2321beb52ac03eb397f485
Fruit Medley/Fruit Sangria Review
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My Adagio.com Review:
"It has a gorgeous and very sweet aroma. The fruit flavor is very strong, but I'm not a big fan of the amount of tart-iness in it."
This is an herbal tea from Adagio.com. This tea has scored a 4.4 from the user review average. There is no caffeine in this loose tea.
3 out of 5
My Opinion: I really really want to love this fruit tea. The sweet aroma of fruit with a hint of spice is very alluring. The beautiful pink color of the tea hitting your glossy white porcelain cup after a fresh brew adds a nice touch. But once I drank it, I was turned off by the overall tart-iness it had. The fruit component flavor is definitely there, but the tart-iness is too strong for my tastes. Knowing me, I hate adding milk or sugar to tea. I just had to add a bit to deal with the tart flavor.
You can compare it to a boy or girl that you're out with on a first date. He/she's wearing a cologne/perfume you're completely mesmerized by, but then you're put off by how harsh and sour his/her personality is. He/she has the content, but the bad attitude puts you off… and that's how I feel about this tea!
You can buy the Fruit Medley/Fruit Sangria from here:
http://www.adagio.com/herbal/fruit_medley.html?SID=8a2441176a2321beb52ac03eb397f485
A picture of the case:
http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o101/kid-sk/Photo1.jpg
