I’ve been lucky enough to try some of the range of certified organic tea from The Loose Leaf Tea House. About 70% of their tea is currently Organic, and Monique is constantly trying to source more organic teas to add to their range. Their best sellers are the Organic Earl Grey, Organic China Sencha, Japanese blossom and the Organic peppermint. I tried the following three teas and here are my reviews:
Review of Organic English Breakfast Tea
The Organic English Breakfast is my favourite of the three teas and I’d happily recommend it to my friends. It has a beautiful smooth flavour, which reminds me of soft caramels. It is a traditional strong breakfast tea, made with certified organic and biodynamic Assam and Ceylon teas. It produces a full-bodied aromatic blend. I could easily drink this tea every day.
It is best brewed for 3 to 5 minutes at a water temperature of 100°Celsius.
Review of Organic China Sencha Tea
The Organic China Sencha is a delightful green tea. This certified organic tea is made from large leaf green tea, which produces distinctively crisp and mild flavours. The tea has a high level of vitamin C because it is made from the first picking of the leaves in spring and steamed dried. This tea looks different to other green teas I have tried, as you can see the large vibrant green leaves. The tea has a yellow light green colour and gives a well-rounded taste. It reminds Matt of the green tea served in Chinese restaurants.
It is best brewed for 2 to 3 minutes at a water temperature of 80°Celsius, so allow the kettle to rest awhile before pouring. It took about 5 minutes for the water to cool to the recommended temperature, but this will depend on your kettle.
Review of Organic Immune Boost Tea
The Organic Immune Boost is a certified organic herbal tea which aims to build up the immune system and help keep away colds and flues. The tea consists of a blend of powerhouse herbs such as echinacea, Siberian Ginseng, spearmint, ginger and lemongrass. The packet is full of chunky herbs but the tea provides a well-balanced taste. I prefer my herbal teas to be organic – you can really taste the difference, particularly with peppermint tea. I would recommend drinking this herbal tea through winter or as a warming drink to have before bed.
It is best brewed for 5 to 8 minutes at a water temperature of 100°Celsius.
The teas are available for purchase online and at various locations around Australia.
Thank you, The Loose Leaf Tea House for allowing us to try Organic English Breakfast, Organic China Sencha and Organic Immune Boost.
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