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July 11, 2005
Marco Polo
Name: Marco Polo
Kathy's Rating: 8.0/10.0
Company: Mariage Freres Teas
Origin of tea: China/Tibet
Price: $18/3.5oz (100g)
Tea form: Loose black tea with fruity and floral scents.
What they say: Uncontested success of Marriage Freres, this secret mixture will make you travel to remote and mysterious regions. The scents of flowers and fruits from China and Tibet confer a single velvety flavor. Presents an extraordinary bouquet for the most mythical of the scented teas.
Preparation method: Pour boiling water over tea and steep for 4 minutes.
Review: I have read a lot of good reviews about Mariage Freres Teas, and finally got the chance to try one of their teas. I have to say that I'm not disappointed. This was a very good tea. When I opened the hermetically sealed (they're not kidding) tin, a strong aroma of chocolatey spices and florals rushed out. I was worried that the taste would be overwhelming, but it was surprisingly mild. However, the mildness is good, not bland. I imagine that this tea is dubbed 'Marco Polo' because Mariage Freres wanted to evoke the imagery of the Silk Road, and of Marco Polo drinking such a tea blend. I recommend this tea highly - it also makes a good iced tea (hey, it's summertime).
Posted by Kathy at July 11, 2005 10:29 PM