Hey everybody! It’s Meg here, and today I’ll be reviewing one of my favorites, green tea, with a little bit of a twist!
Today’s Tea BOH Jasmine green tea. One of my friends from high school took a trip to Malaysia recently, and brought this back for me as a present. Green tea is a great source of antioxidants, and has a small amount of caffeine – perfect for an afternoon pick-me-up. According to the packaging, the tea is made using a Japanese method that helps prevent oxidation, making sure that none of the flavors or nutrients are lost when the leaves are dried. Tea Prep: I steeped the tea in hot water for about six minutes (green tea can have a slightly bitter aftertaste if it’s steeped for too long, so it’s important to keep track of it). I stirred in some honey to sweeten it a little bit. Tea Tip: green tea with honey, black tea with sugar. Many tea blends use green and black tea as bases, so if you’re unsure about what sweetener to use, this can be a good rule to follow! The Tea: The jasmine added the perfect hint of sweetness to the green tea, and the floral scent was absolutely amazing, so overall, I’d rate it an 8.5 out of 10. To anyone looking for some fun variety on an old classic, I would definitely recommend this tea. And even though it’s made in Malaysia, you don’t need to be a world traveler to get yourself a cup – it’s very easy to find and purchase online. Hope you all enjoyed this review! See you next time!
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What it is
It is a herbal tea made with dried flowers of the chrysanthemum plant. It was said in one of the oldest chinese herb book that drinking this tea regularly could slow down aging as well as improve the flow of qi energy. There are around 40 chrysanthemum species, of which the indicum and morifolium are the most commonly brewed in teas. Potential Health Benefits
Michelle’s Take on the Tea I would give this tea a rating of 7.5/10. I don’t like bitter nor do I like sweets but Chrysanthemum has the right balance that makes you feel relaxed and craving for more. Even so, a lot of my peers dislike the taste of flowers because they think that it’s weird which I took into consideration in my rating. Thus, if you do not like drinking tea brewed from dried flowers, this might not be the right tea for you. Source: https://articles.mercola.com/teas/chrysanthemum-tea.aspx Black Tea
Black tea like green tea comes from the Camellia sinensis plant. Black tea is made from more oxidized green tea leaves. The oxidation gives black tea a more strong flavor. Black tea originated from China where it is referred to as red tea. Other black teas include Earl Grey and English Breakfast tea. Maple Syrup Maple sugar is believed to come from northeastern North America. There are many variations of how it was discovered, but we do know that Native Americans discovered Maple syrup by boiling sap from the maple tree. Maple is known to have many antioxidants, it can help with digestion, and serve as a healthier alternative to sweetners. Natalie’s Take on the Tea On a recent trip to Canada in November, I purchased the Delices Canada Maple tea. This tea is a combination of black tea leaves from the greater regions of Sri Lanka, and maple syrup. Full disclaimer, I am not the biggest maple syrup fan. I never use maple syrup on food so this was me really being adventurous in expanding my tea taste. While walking through the quaint streets of Old Quebec, we were warmly welcomed into the Delices shop that sells food products like honey, marinades, mustards, and other food and pastries products. As someone who is not a big fan of the sugary substance I was very reluctant to try one of the many maple samples. However, my tea loving friend decided to take a sip and told me it would be one of the best teas I tried. Eventually I gave in. I imagined my initial taste would be very bitter and have a stronger taste and somehow have a maple flare (so in my mind just a weird sweetness since I don’t really know the taste of maple syrup). However, my first sip was very sweet and tasted warm. It had the perfect amount of sweetness with a hint of a typical black tea taste with no sweetener. This tea was like no black tea I have ever had. I really enjoyed this tea since I like to take my tea with honey, and this was a new type of sweet. I did not add any extras into this tea. I found that the flavor was so unique that I did not need sweetener or anything to change the taste. I recommend that you try this tea without extra sweetener or cream to just experience this interesting flavor. I give this tea a 8.2 for the tea overall. However I also give this tea a 6.4 if you let this steep for too long. If this tea steeps for too long you will lose the unique maple flavor and get a more bitter black tea flavor. Disclaimer: And That's The Tea Co. does not intend to diagnose or treat any medical illnesses. While tea does have health benefits, any viewers/subscribers with serious illnesses should seek professional medical advice. Sources: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/black-tea-benefits#section1 https://www.teavivre.com/info/black-tea-history.html https://draxe.com/maple-syrup-nutrition/ Hey everyone, it’s Taylor! The tea I tried is Teatulia Jasmine Green Tea, which I got from the Babson Wellness Center. The tea is made of organic green tea, organic jasmine and other natural flavors. Its ingredients are all organic materials grown in the corporation’s own garden and other like-minded gardens using only natural farming practices. The tea comes with an award-winning floral infusion. According to description, its taste is “the smoothest, best-tasting teas on the market”. What’s more, the corporation is involved in social goods: “Our co-op runs education, health & cattle-lending programs for people in our community.” Preparation and details I tumbled 6 oz of water just off the boil over tea bag and steeped 3 minutes. Color: Light amber. The color is clear and somewhat feels like a British red tea. Rating: 9 Smell: Mild jasmine. Could be stronger. Taste When tasting it, the jasmine scent becomes stronger. It is smooth and cool. The aftertaste is astringent. It feels like a hand choking my throat. Given that astringent aftertaste, this tea does not quench one’s thirst quite well. On the contrary, one may feel even more thirsty after drinking this tea. This problem may be solved by adding some honey as this mellow flavor can neutralize the astringent taste. Health benefits It keeps me awake in my 8 am class for half an hour. Besides that, I do not find any improvement in either my skin or digestive system. There is no negative effect, just do not drink it before sleep. Overall impression I give this tea a rating of 7.8. I like the jasmine taste: it is comforting and soothing. It may go well with meditation events, and it does reminds me of my favorite jasmine honey tea from my childhood. I also love the color. The amber color makes my feel like I am having a luxurious British royal afternoon tea. What I do not like is the astringent aftertaste. My throat turns dry after drinking the tea, and I have to drink additional water. If you buy the tea, I strongly recommend you to serve it with honey, or it will make your throat sore. |
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