A wonderful introduction to the wide range of Chinese black teas:
yunnan jig - Black tea from Yunnan, China. Soft tea with an abundance of golden tips. Sweet, almost creamy aroma. Rich and savory flavor, with a slight cocoa powder finish. Earthy and spicy and soft, smooth mouthfeel and finish. Classic Yunnan.
english breakfast - Classic English Breakfast was made with black Keemun tea from Anhui, China. Ours stays close to tradition, with fine quality Keemun: slightly smoky flavor and perfectly 'on point' astringency. Balanced, very honeyed aroma. An Adagio best seller.
pu erh poe - A rare aged, fermented tea from Yunnan, China, pu'erh stands apart with its uncommonly soft earthy flavor. Freshly damp forest aroma, warm hay inside a barn, mushrooms and savory vegetables. Wilted flower notes and faintly dark chocolate texture.
yunnan noir - Hand-rolled black tea from Yunnan, China, with leaves curled into a 'black snail' shape. Sweet aroma, hints of honey and spice. Savory and winey on the palate, smooth fruity astringency, cinnamon bark and nutmeg finish. Very textured cup of tea.
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Product Length:
5.5 inches
Product Width:
2.5 inches
Product Height:
6.0 inches
Product Weight:
0.25 pounds
Package Length:
6.1 inches
Package Width:
5.6 inches
Package Height:
2.8 inches
Package Weight:
0.35 pounds
Average Customer Rating:
based on 12 reviews
Features
wonderful introduction to the wide range of Chinese black teas
includes teas from the Yunnan, Keemun, and Pu Erh regions
fresh full-leaf teas sourced direct from origin
great source of antioxidants, without fat, sugar, calories or carbs
four tea samples, each making 8-10 cups (32-40 cups total)
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8 of 8 found the following review helpful:
Really nice, high-quality, diverse teas, for a good price Dec 19, 2008
By PithyTag I got this set and their green tea sampler, along with a ForLife single-mug infuser, and I now have really amazing tea whenever I want it. The 6 teas are all quite different, with a huge variety of scent and flavor. Each tin is labeled with the proper water temperature and steeping time. (Although they should add a relative strength and/or amount indicator.)
The amount is remarkably generous for the price, given that these are gourmet teas, with full-size uncut leaves. I've had large mugs of each tea probably 4 times already, and I'm no more than 1/3 of the way into each tin. The quality is so high, and the flavors so rich, I tend to refill each mug at least once, and get a second cup nearly as good as the first.
These sets are three excellent things in one: first, they're a perfect introduction to a range of fine teas, like getting a 6-bottle tasting at the best wine shop in the city. Second, along with a mug infuser and an electric kettle, they're the perfect way to enjoy good tea at the office, with tons of variety. Last, they're just a great deal on a sizable volume of really nice teas. (Think of the money you'll save over Starbucks at the office: I'm probably paying $.25 a mug for this tea, even without the refills...)
(To do these teas justice, do be sure to spend 5 minutes reading about tea preparation. Learn to "read" the ballpark temperature of the water, depending on how hard it's boiling. And pour just a little water over the leaves and let them sit for a few seconds before you add the rest of the water. This releases all the aromas in the tea, so you can get a better feel for the distinctness of each one. And don't over-steep: that'll turn your tea bitter and uninteresting, covering up the flavors. This all can sound nit-picky, but it really makes a difference in your enjoyment of the tea. It also turns it into a much more meditative, relaxing experience, which is the point of good tea, right?)
5 of 5 found the following review helpful:
Awesome tea Oct 17, 2008
By Margaret H. Bonham
"skywarrior"
I'm a huge fan of Adagio teas. These teas really turned me onto loose teas, so I think they're some of the best. If you're new at loose tea, (beyond the typical store-bought stuff) I suggest you try the ceylon and the assam first. The Golden Monkey (or Golden Needle) is superb and if you're a fan of Darjeeling, try it. Lot of people love keemun -- and it's a very good tea. Pu erh takes a lot of getting used to -- and I can't stand it, so don't try this first unless you've have pu erh, and even then!
You will simply be amazed at this tea.
3 of 3 found the following review helpful:
Great Place To Start If You're New To Loose Tea Nov 24, 2007
By G. Nolf This was one of the assortments I started with on my first loose tea order. My favorites in this collection included the Ceylon Sonata and the Golden Monkey.
I feel this is a good place to start if you're looking to come off of low-quality store-bought tea bags. If you plan on making iced tea, I recommend getting flavored teas instead.
2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
a wonderful introduction to loose tea Sep 17, 2010
By Chel Micheline
"Chel Micheline"
This was the set that got me started with loose teas- until I received this (and the Adagio IngenuiTEA) for Christmas, I only drank bagged teas. And I was missing out! Nine months later I'm amassed a collection of 70 loose teas and I'm obsessed.
Included in this set is a lovely range of flavors from basic to bold. Included: Golden Monkey Assam Melody Keemun Concerto Yunnan Jig Darjeeling #22 Ceylon Sonata
My favorites are golden monkey and assam melody. There's also yunnan jig (another favorite I ordered full-size), and a summer darjeeling (another I ordered full-size).
Sometimes Adagio mixes up the assortment a bit, but all of their teas are wonderful to try, so you really can't lose with this pack. Also, Aadagio now packages their teas in small zip-top pouches, not in the tins pictures, but the sample sizes are a bit larger with the pouches, so it's a fair trade-off.
My brewing advice with all of these teas- less is more. I LOVE strong tea but I quickly learned that with Adagio's teas, brewing over 3.5 minutes will turn your tea into a bitter concoction. I recommend starting out with 2 level teaspooons per 12-16 ounces of boiling water for 3.5 minutes (no more!) and then adding and subtracting tea to achieve the flavor you prefer.
Tea Sampler Feb 04, 2010
By S. L. Calhoun Excellent sample of 6 Black teas from Adagio Teas. Have tried them all and the Darjeeling #22 is my favorite. It is very smooth and relaxing. The rest all fall in to my 2nd favorite position. I have shopped at Adagio and ordered more of all the teas in this sampler. Excellent for those who are just getting into teas. None are harsh or bitter.
based on 12 reviews
Really nice, high-quality, diverse teas, for a good price Dec 19, 2008
By PithyTag
