Tea Type: White Tea
Where To Buy: Shanti Tea
Product Description:
Certified Organic White Tea
Tin / Bio-bag: 45g / 50 cups • Sample: 5 to 7 cups
Light and fragrant, the taste is delicate yet satisfying. This organic sensation is of antioxidants. Rather than covering the delicate body of the tea itself, our blend enhances and reveals even more of the natural qualities of the tea. Never bitter or overly strong, you can enjoy this tea any time of the day.
Story
Blueberries are one of the only fruits native to North America. Blueberries are high in vitamin C, a strong antioxidant offering support for the immune system. Blueberries also contain fibre, folate, iron, manganese, potassium, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, sodium, zinc, copper, B vitamins, vitamin E and silicon. All in one little, tiny berry!
Tasters Review:
A few years ago when my good friend’s son was a toddler – I went over one summer afternoon for a visit to find him not only eating but devouring a HUGE bowl of blueberries! And I don’t mean just part of the bowl…the whole bowl! Back then…you could only get this kid to eat blueberries and hot dogs! The Blueberry part is what had me excited! What a wonderful thing to have a craving and love for, eh? And especially for a toddler! I sat beside him and watched him mow down on those Blueberries for at least a half hour! Another great thing about this blueberry story is that his mom grew the blueberries herself!
Over the past few years the area I currently reside has been promoting “Shop Local-Buy Local” and other Buy Local Produce Programs…which I think it wonderful! Blueberries always seem to be a favorite and rightfully-so!
If you are anything like me – or my friend’s son – and LOVE blueberries you have to look into this tea from Shanti! It’s a lovely flavored White Tea. It’s nice and pleasant and fruity-tasting…naturally! As far at tea strengths go – this is a milder tea but still very tasty! I did notice that the white tea as well as the blueberry flavors really start coming out to play after it has the chance to cool at room temperature a bit.
Thanks for reading my Blueberry Ramble! AND my Tea Ramble! It’s what we do best here – at SororiTEA Sisters!
Enjoy the rest of your day, everyone!
Shanti from The Simple Leaf
Tea Information:
Leaf Type: Green
Where to Buy: The Simple Leaf
Company Description:
Shanti is a Sanskrit word meaning peace and tranquility, which is exactly how we feel every time we drink it. The beautiful green leaves and prominent tips of this tea will be the first thing to grab your attention. When brewed, these leaves unfurl and produce a wonderfully mellow, light green liquor that is exceptionally smooth. The flavor is fresh, slightly vegetal and fruity. Little known Arunachal Pradesh, in the north eastern part of India, has arrived! Remember: never use boiling water or milk with green tea as they will ruin the flavor. Let the water cool down a bit after it comes to a boil. Enjoy hot or iced.
Taster’s Review:
I have been amazed by the quality of tea that I’ve received from The Simple Leaf.
The Simple Leaf operates under the simple philosophy of “fresh tea. Uncomplicated.” Yes, their tea is fresh! Although, I don’t know if I would consider a tea this delightful, delicious and complex to be “uncomplicated.” Certainly, it doesn’t become complicated with added flavors or bits and pieces of fruit, nut, petals or other things. This is as pure and “Simple” as tea can get. So, I guess, in that respect, yes, it IS uncomplicated.
The dry leaves are long and curly. They slowly unfurl (I am currently on my third infusion, and still some of the leaves have not completely opened up) to reveal beautiful, full, young green leaves.
The first infusion of this tea was very vegetative. Not exactly what I would call “grassy” – but more like freshly steamed, lightly buttered vegetables. It is light-bodied with a very silky mouthfeel. Not a thick or heavy mouthfeel, but very smooth, light, and sumptuous. Delicious!
With each subsequent infusion, the flavor becomes more delicate – smoother. As the flavor softens, it begins to reveal more layers of complexity. There are pleasant fruity tones that offer interesting contrast to the vegetative qualities of the tea. I can also detect a slightly sharp floral note to the tea in this third infusion, giving this tea even more character and interest.
As I indicated above, after three infusions, this tea has still not completely unfurled, so it is still good for at least one more infusion. That’s a fantastic value for such a delicious and high quality tea.
When it comes to exceptional quality in tea – The Simple Leaf does not compromise! I recommend brewing a large pot of this tea, wrapping your teapot in a cozy to keep the liquid warm, and enjoying the company of this tea for hours! This is a tea that you should share with your dearest friends. This tea is truly a treasure.
