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December 09, 2004
Chinese Flower Green Tea
Name: Chinese Flower Green Tea
Kathy's Rating: 6.0/10.0
Company: Harney & Sons Teas
Origin of tea: Unknown
Price: ~$3.50/5 sachets (.27oz)
Tea form: Loose flower and green tea bits in silken sachets
What they say: A beautiful blend of green teas and three types of flowers accented with citrus flavors.
Preparation method: Use slightly below boiling water and pour over sachet. Steep for 3 minutes.
Review: I love green tea when it's grey, cold, and rainy outside. This is definitely that kind of day. Chinese Flower Green Tea is probably not Chinese at all, but it's pleasant anyway. Since Harney and Sons Tea Company did not disclose the blend ingredients, I'm making a guess here. It looks like there are some rose petals, cornflower petals, and chamomile bits in the bags - in addition to the orange zest and green tea, of course. This tea is a decent blend. Overall, the tea is flowery and delicate, which has a relaxing effect, and the orange zest keeps it interesting. I wish this tea was slightly more flavorful - delicate doesn't have to mean flat. I'm thinking of a particular jasmine (now, that's a real Chinese flower) tea here, which I reviewed.
Posted by Kathy at December 9, 2004 06:42 PM