Strawberry Coconut Pu'erh

Pick me up! Perk me up! Wake me up! Shake me up! I need something to put some sparkle in my day! Something pink and glittery would be nice. I'm hoping this Strawberry Coconut Pu'erh will do the trick!

Strawberry Coconut Pu'erh

No glitter, but it does smell pink! Out of the jar, it smells like strawberry and chocolate...like Neopolitan Ice-cream. Like a milkshake in a tall soda-fountain glass. Like youth! I think I'll drink it in my Easter-chick mug for extra happiness.

Steeped, it's a deep caramel colour. The first sip is mild, and a little sweet. There isn't any obvious strawberry, or coconut flavour. It just tastes like a nice mellow, sweet tea.... (disappointed...no glitter!).

AAAHHHHHH...There it is!! It's in the aftertaste! OK... that's not a bad thing. It's unexpected, but unmistakable....strawberry. I can't find the coconut, but maybe that's working behind the scenes to temper the fruit and give it some smoothness. This isn't a powerful tea. It feels like a warm, fuzzy pink blanket. Or bunny slippers. Soft, and girly. "Strawberry Shortcake" rather than "Powerpuff Girls".

This tea came from Bulk Barn.

Coconut Oolong

It is with profound sorrow that I announce.... the last of my Coconut Oolong by Tsaa Tea Shop.

Coconut Oolong by Tsaa Tea Shop

This tea is sublime. It is a warm hug from a dear friend. It is a magic carpet ride through the clouds. It is a lullaby that sings you to sleep. It is world peace. It is pure bliss.

I fell in love with it at last year's Toronto Tea Festival. I stupidly bought a very small sample packet and then had to carefully ration it to make it last as long as possible. I've been using it sparingly... kind of like your grandmother's fine china that is 'too good' for everyday use.

This is the last of it. The end. Enough for one cup. I almost wanted to lick the bag, just to get every last particle. Weird because I'm not even a fan of coconut!

Opening the bag, it smells like toasted marshmallows...and coconut. The smell alone gives me a buzz. What do they put in this stuff?!

The first sip is smooth, nutty, and sweet. It's like drinking warm silk, if that were possible. I take my time sipping this one...It makes my brain hum, and every muscle, nerve, and sinew instantly go all loosey-goosey!

Luckily, the Toronto Tea Festival 2014 is coming up soon! I intend to seek out Tsaa Tea Shop...hunt them down and buy this priceless gem in the largest, most industrial size available! **Note to Tsaa...Bring Lots!!