Tea Reviews

WestLake Dragonwell New Century loose

74) WestLake Dragonwell King - New Century

WestLake Dragonwell ties in classic aromas and flavors with great food pairing options. This brew was a pleasure to sample as you slow down to enjoy it.

Balimara 22k Gold teagardenia loose

73) Balimara 22K Gold - Teagardenia

Balimara 22 K Gold and fresh bread is an amazing adventure into flavor combinations. It’s a great tea that taught me new techniques.

Kenya Nandi Gold Teasource loose

72) Kenya Nandi Gold - Teasource

Kenya Nandi Gold is exactly right for cooler Fall days ahead. This is a food tea that will pair well with earthy dishes such as mushrooms and beef.

triple berry black lancaster tea loose

71) Triple Berry Black - Lancaster Tea

Pomegranates make Triple Berry Blend a wonderful last taste of summer before the colder weather kicks in.

Blueberry Red Vita T Leaf loose

70) Blueberry Red - Vital T Leaf

I'm going to love Blueberry Red paired with Smoked meats over this Labor Day holiday to enjoy the last few weeks of summer.

Blood Orange fruit Lancaster Tea loose

69) Blood Orange Fruit Blend - Lancaster Tea

Blood Orange Fruit Blend is a great tea option for your citrus cravings to be satisfied with or without food.

Rocky Mountain Huckleberry KuCha loose

68) Rocky Mountain Huckleberry - KuCha

Even though we are getting close to summer’s end, we can still enjoy Rocky Mountain Huckleberry as a refreshing adventure.

Yi Mei Ren Wu Liang Mountain Yunnan loose

67) Yi Mei Ren Wu Liang Mountain - Yunnan Sourcing

My present go to brew when travelling is Yi Mei Ren Wu Lian from Yunnan Sourcing. I love its incredible depth and structure with meaty flavors.

Golden Tian hong Perennial loose

66) Golden Tian hong - Perennial Tea Room

Golden Tian Hong from Perennial Tea Room screams breakfast pairings. This is a rich malted brew filled with nuances that make it a winner.

Blueberry Lavender Bliss Ku Cha loose

65) Blueberry Lavender Bliss - Ku Cha

Grab Blueberry Lavender Bliss for Incredible Iced Tea. The hint of cocoa tied with the fruit and floral components are a winner.

Borahi Golden Tips Teagardenia loose

64) Borahi Golden Tips - Teagardenia

Borahi Golden Tips screams that I’m an Easy Drinking food tea that’s incredible with breaded or baked items.

Sugar Magnolias Teasource loose

63) Sugar Magnolias - Teasource

Looking for a great iced tea base? Look no further to Teasource’s Sugar Magnolia. This brew has amazing aromas and complex flavors at an unbelievable value.

Pure Gold Jin Jun Mei Yunnan loose

62) Pure Gold Jin Jun Mei of Tong Mu Guan Village - Yunnan

Yunnan has another incredible class in their Pure Gold Jin Jun Mei. This amazing brew is filled with every changing flavors and depth.

Feng Qing Golden pekoe 100 Yunnan loose

61) Feng Qing Golden Pekoe #100 Dian Hong - yunnan Sourcing

Yunnan Sourcing's Golden Pekoe #100 is amazing aroma/flavor sensation with lovely golden malt. Add in the smooth mouthfeel and easy drinking makes this a winner.

Upper Namring Spring Chinary Teagardenia loose

60) Upper Namring Spring Chinary - Teagardenia

Teagardenia has another great find in their Upper Namring Spring Chinary. This lovely blend will be a perfect option during the summer months.

High Mountain Red Ai Lao Yunnan loose

59) High Mountain Red Ai Lao - Yunnan Sourcing

I’m loving Yunnan’s High Mountain Red blend’s Oolong notes. It’s a lighter brew that will pair well with Asian selections and Milano Orange Cookies.

Dragonwell Grade 3 Cultured Cup loose

58) Dragonwell Grade 3 - Cultured Cup

Cultured Cup's Dragonwell Grade 3 is a great value for an incredible brew. Just such a smooth cup with balanced acidity, tannins, sweetness, and flavors.

vintage DragonWell Teasource loose

57) Vintage Dragonwell - Teasource

Vintage Dragonwell from Teasource has you sitting waiting for you Asian Food. It’s a terrific value with unique aromas and flavors.

Iron River Assam 2nd Flush Teasource loose

56) Iron River Assam 2nd Flush - Teasource

Iron River Assam 2nd Flush from Teasource reminded me of drinking a Barolo. Big Character and flavor but smooth with great food pairing potential.

Purple Yue Guang Bai White Yunnan loose

55) Purple Varietal Yue guang Bai White - Yunnan Sourcing

Yue Guang Bai is a white tea from Yunnan Sourcing that's amazing in Winter and Summer. This lovely alfalfa sugarcane dusted brew is a lovely depth filled gem.

Earl Grey World Spice loose

54) Earl Grey - World Spice

World Spice's blend is a lovely milder introduction to the world of Earl Grey. I can't wait to pair this with food or relax to this in the summer sun brewed.

lapsang souchong ITeaworld loose

53) Lapsang Souchong - ITeaworld

ITeaworld's Lapsang Souchong is an amazing brew filled with beautiful smoky malt. The strong brew will pair well with smoked meats and blue cheese options.

Darjeeling Autumn Dew Teagardenia loose

52) Darjeeling Autumn Dew - Teagardenia

This is another Darjeeling winner from Teagardenia. Incredible depth of fruit flavor with unique smoothness, it’s a great selection for food pairing options.

Down to earth Teasource loose

51) Down to Earth - Teasource

I'm a big fan of Puer style tea and Down to Earth from Teasource is a great introduction. This a rich deep inviting brew that will pair well with rich foods.

Premium AA Zheng Shan Xiao Zhong loose Yunnan

50) Premium AA Zheng Shan Xiao Zhong - Yunnan Sourcing

I love rich black teas and Yunnan Sourcing has provided another great one. This brew is filled with smoky rich malt tones allowing it to pair with red meats.

Washabarie White Wonder teagardenia loose

49) washabarie White Wonder - Teagardenia

Washabarie White Wonder from Teagardenia is an engaging brew that's great to relax too. I can’t wait to pair foods with this for maximum enjoyment.

Darjeeling Singell House of Tea loose

48) Darjeeling Singell SFTGFOP1 - House of Tea

One of my highest rated teas, Darjeeling Singell is my new benchmark for first flush. This integrated organic blend is freaking smooth and simply delicious.

Earl Grey De La Creme Tiesta Tea loose

47) Earl Grey de la Creme - Tiesta Tea

Earl Grey de la Creme is a orange creamsicle in a brew. This tea has a great aroma, incredible flavor and shows high quality for a great price.

Yunnan Black Iteaworld loose

46) Yunnan Black - ITeaWorld

ITeaWorld's Yunnan Black is a lovely change of pace. This exceptionally smooth brew has many subtle hints throughout making it a joy to experience.

Currant Event Teasource loose

45) Currant Event - Teasource

Currant Event from Teasource is another great blend that has intense aromas. This big brew will shine with fruit paired menus as its full bodied and rich.

Bee Keeper's 1st Flush Assam Teasource loose

44) Bee Keeper's 1st Flush Assam - Teasource

For pairing with food or just to stay warm, turn to Bee Keeper's 1st Flush from Teasource. An amazing tea that has great value along with incredible structure.

Curled Silver Dragon Cultured Cup loose

43) Curled Silver Dragon - Cultured Cup

Another winner from Cultured Cup is their Curled Silver Dragon. While it may look weak, it’s a strong brew that I love to pair with Asian Foods.

Vietnam OP House of Tea loose

42) Vietnam Op - House of Tea

Vietnam OP from House of Tea helped during Halloween. This rich brew full of depth and toasted malt was a perfect match for the weather and Beef Stew.

Black Currant Tea TSwing loose

41) Black Currant - T-Swing

T-Swing's Black Currant tea is a great value. This smooth drinking blend is filled with rich berry tones, great structure, and a smooth mouthfeel.

Pineapple Blues Tiesta Tea loose

40) Pineapple Blues - Tiesta Tea

Tiesta Tea's Green Pineapple Blues is an amazing blend of green tea with candied fruit. It shows amazing tropical notes with smooth flavor and sweet mouthfeel.

Victorian Earl Grey Tiesta Tea loose

39) Victorian Earl Grey - Tiesta Tea

It was a cold Canadian Thanksgiving but Victorian Earl Grey Made it special. This fantastic blend from Tiesta has lots of depth with rich aromas and flavors.

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38) Yunnan Black Treasure - Teasource

Teasource has a Fall winner in their Yunnan Black Treasure. This deep malt with tobacco hints will pair amazing with wild game, roasted lamb, and winter vegetables.

Swing Blend Green TeaSwing loose

37) Swing Green Blend - TeaSwing

Fall's coming and TeaSwing's Green Blend is a wonderful brew. Very easy drinking with hints of fall vegetables, I can't wait to enjoy this cooler weather menus.

Meleng Gold Summer Black Teagardenia loose

36) Meleng Gold Summer Black - Teagardenia

Here's another amazing find from Teagardenia called Meleng Gold Summer Black. A beautiful malt driven tea with hints of sweetness and stone fruits throughout.

Borahi Summer Haze loose teagardenia

35) Borahi Summer Haze - Teagardenia

A limited production Assam tea with wonderful depth and character in the brew.

earl grey french blue cultured cup loose

34) Earl Grey French Blue Mariage Freres - Cultured Cup

This might be the benchmark for Earl Grey. Cultured Cup's French Blue has evolving aromas and flavors that make it an amazing value.

Darjeeling Castleton 2nd Flush House of Tea loose

33) Castleton TGFOP1 - House of Tea

House of Tea has another winner with Castleton TGFOP1. This beautiful deep malt driven tea has fantastic aromas and flavors with a hint of BBQ smoke.

Big Snow Mountain Yunnan Sourcing loose

32) Big Snow Mountain - Yunnan Sourcing

As we move closer to Fall and cooler weather, Big Snow Mountain is a must have. It's deep complexity will match with steaks and heavy braises.

Fieldstone Teasource loose

31) Fieldstone - Teasource

As Summer winds down, enjoy this selection from Teasource called Fieldstone. A beautiful, complex white tea that flashes stone fruits mixed with green notes.

Berry Black Red Zen Tea loose

30) Berry Black - Red Zen Tea

Berry Black from Red Zen Tea is a great blend for summertime Iced. It's unique structure, rich berry and malt aromas and flavors will pair with multiple foods.

turzam summer black loose teagardenia

29) Turzam Summer Blend - Teagardenia

Turzam Summer Black is a great summertime blend from Teagardenia. This tasty find will pair amazingly with grilled / smoked items and fresh summer peaches.

Earl Grey Imperial Cultured cup loose

28) Earl Grey Imperial - Cultured Cup

Cultured Cup did not disappoint with an incredible Organic Earl Grey. This is a well balanced rich bergamot infused blend that will stand up to food or be enjoy on its own.

Minnesota N'ice loose tea Teasource

27) Minnesota N'ice- Teasource

Minnesota N'ice from Teasource is a summertime classic. It’s great blend of citrus and floral will pair well with foods but is a refreshing brew to enjoy.

white monkey House of tea loose

26) China White Monkey - House of Tea

House of Tea brings an incredible tea called China White Monkey. This is a delicate green tea that showcases great flavor and mouthfeel.

sugar maple teasource loose

25) Sugar Maple - Teasource

Teasource's Sugar Maple was a great Surprise. Brewing this as an Iced Tea shows great flavors that will pair well with brunch, MI ice cream and desserts.

Fujian White Peony Teasource loose

24) Fujian White Peony - Teasource

Fujian White Peony Tea from Teasource is a great value brewed hot and cold. The iced tea shows fantastic nuances and depth to pair with hearty foods.

Georgia sunshine teasource loose tea

23) Georgia Sunshine - Teasource

Teasource has an outstanding blend called Georgia Sunshine. A great tea brewed hot but even better iced.

White Cassis House of Tea Loose

22) White Cassis - House of Tea

House of Tea's White Cassis can be brewed hot or for Iced Tea. It's a great full bodied brew that stands up to grilled items while staying refreshing.

Blueberry white T7 Tea loose

21) Blueberry White - T7 Tea

T7 Tea Blueberry White is a gem. It's intense aroma carries over into the brew. It's filled with fresh berry flavors with hints of floral and toasted malt.

Georgian Black Sea TeaHaus loose tea

20) Georgian Black Sea - TeaHaus

This lovely green tea with smooth mouthfeel makes Georgian Black Sea easy to enjoy. It's unique aroma and flavor profile is intriguing and satisfying to drink.

darjeeling summer clonal muscatel loose Teagardenia

19) Darjeeling Summer Clonal Muscatel - Teagardenia

Teagardenia's Darjeeling Summer Clonal Muscatel is a welcome change. The incredible mouthfeel with a dynamic aroma and flavor profile makes this a winner.

traditional Dian Hong Yunnan Sourcing loose

18) Traditional Dian Hong Black - Yunnan Sourcing

Yunnan Sourcing has a winner with this incredible, easy drinking Traditional Process Dian Hong. It's a great value for a beautiful tea that pairs with meats.

Earl Grey Blue Flower House of Tea loose

17) Earl Grey Blue Flower - House of Tea

Earl Grey Blue Flower from House of Tea in Canada is incredible in its unique profile. The aromas, flavors and mouthfeel are highly integrated with each other.

jin jun mei yunnan sourcing loose tea

16) Jin Jun Mei Premuim AA - Yunnan Sourcing

Jin Jun Mei is one my favorite teas that truly shows high quality for an incredible price. This tea can pair with beef dishes and still shine.

black currant house of tea loose tea

15) Black Currant - House of Tea

One of my favorite teas that I drink all the time. No artificial tones; incredible Black Currant in the aromas and flavors that brews a fantastic cup of tea.

darjeeling pearl green teagardenia loose

14) Darjeeling Pearl Green - Teagardenia

An Incredible rare, finger rolled Darjeeling from Teagardenia. This tea is very delicate which makes it incredible to enjoy and difficult to pair with foods.

misty mountain green teagardenia loose tea

13) Misty Mountain Green - Teagardenia

This is a beautiful tea to drink to help relax and let everything go. Beautiful, unique aromas and flavors make this a winner!

glenburn first flush loose tea teasource

12) Green Mao Jian - Teasource

Green Mao Jian from Teasource has to be one of the best whim purchases I've ever made. It's an incredible starter green tea at an amazing value.

Black gold yunnan loose tea

11) black Gold Bi Luo Chun - Yunnan Sourcing

A fantastic high quality tea from Yunnan Sourcing with incredible mouthfeel and depth. A great value for the price.

black pearls T7 loose tea

10) Black Dragon Pearls - T7 Tea

Another incredible tea from T7 Tea. Black Dragon Pearls is an incredible robust tea filled with malt that pairs amazing with fajitas and breakfast.

glenburn first flush loose tea teasource

9) Glenburn First Flush - Teasource

A big astringent tea with lots of green herbs that is an amazing value and fantastic pairs with food.

Darjeeling loose tea teagardenia

8) Darjeeling Summer Gold Buds - Teagardenia

An incredible Darjeeling tea from Teagardenia.com with beautiful malt tones, hints of vanilla and honey that will pair well with grilled meats and vegetable sandwiches.

yunnan golden tips t7 tea loose tea

7) Yunnan Golden Tips - T7 Tea

It's always a perfect day for T7 Tea's Yunnan Golden Tips. Full of beautiful malt aromas with hints of 5 spice powder and sea spray leads to a phenomenal flavor profile.

Black Pearl tea from Yunnan Sourcing

6) Black Pearls - Yunnan Sourcing

Sampling this amazing black pearl tea brought back fond memories. This incredible quality tea brews multiple cups of rich malt filled flavors with hidden nuances.

picture of loose earl grey white tip from Teasource.com

5) Earl Grey White Tip - Teasource

This is a multi-dimensional tea with great citrus notes and a hint of spice. Incredible value.

Arya Ruby from Teagardenia loose tea

4) Arya Ruby - Teagardenia

An incredible tea that is mellow, exceptionally smooth to drink and a great tea to relax to.

picture of Gunpowder Special Grade tea from Teasource.com

3) Gunpowder Special Grade - Teasource

This week's review involves a lovely, easy drinking green tea from Teasource.com. It's filled with beautiful grassy aromas, well balanced and an amazing value.

earl grey real peels loose tea -Teaswan

2) Earl Grey Real Peels - Teaswan

My tea review of a great tea called Earl Grey Real Peels from Teaswan.com in India. An amazing value with a big kick to boost your day.

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1) Earl Grey Superior - House of Tea

My Tea review of one of my favorite teas to drink from the House of Tea in Ontario.

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