Tea Gschwendner special offer and review of Orange Blossom Oolong tea

Tea Gschwendner's Orange Blossom Oolong

Chicago-based tea retailer, Tea Gschwendner, is making a special offer to its customers: Spend $50 in their online store and get a Miraculous Tea Maker, normally $18.95, for only $1! Plus, since your order is over $35, you will also get free shipping! This offer is available through June 9th, 2009.

And when you are making your selections, why not try Orange Blossom Oolong for a fabulous iced tea?  Check out my podcast review, or check out my written review below:

Name: Orange Blossom Oolong

Brand: Tea Gschwendner

Type:  Oolong, flavored

Form:  Loose Leaf

Cost: $4.90 for 50 grams (quantity discounts available)

Review: Make no mistake: This is not an "orange flavored" tea. Instead, it's an "orange blossom flavored" tea, a distinction that you will notice immediately upon smelling the dry leaf. This is a dark oolong blended with orange blossoms and flavoring, and its floral notes are unmistakable.

When the tea is infused to a lovely light/medium amber, the nose deepens: The floral nose dominates, along with some orange, plus a hint of spice.  The tea is not sweet, cloying, or even citrusy: The orange blossoms add refinement to the tea, and make it quite comforting to drink.

I will confess, however, to prefering this tea iced. In my experience, floral flavors tend to be at their best when consumed at a cooler temperature, and the orange blossom really "blooms" when this tea is iced. Super refreshing: Serve it on its own, or perhaps with a very plain dessert such as pound cake or shortbread cookies.

Tips:  This tea is tasty hot, but make it iced for a truly refreshing treat that showcases its floral notes.

For more info: Visit Tea Gschwendner online.

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