English Tea Store Loose Leaf, Organic Pai Mu Tan White Tea Pouches, 2 Ounce

PROS:* Great taste of blended Irish tea* Resealable bag* Moderately priced for an everyday teaCONS:* Not at all the way I expected, i.e., not a leaf tea but a ground up tea that looks like it belongs in a sewn-up tea bag.* Product clearly displays that it's organic and the description says it's "certified USDA and qmi organic', yet they don't display the USDA Certified logo.Overall, I like the tea for it's taste, but the ground up almost powdery state of the tea makes me distrustful of a company that calls it "loose leaf" and doesn't use a proper USDA Certified sticker. I will not buy it again.

I am an avid tea drinker, and one of my favorites is Twining's Lady Grey loose tea; I know, it's so...pedestrian, but honestly I've tried the others, some that are 4-5x the cost, and I always come back to Twinings, go figure. I've always preferred loose tea as it's more cost effective, plus you can control the amount of tea to hot water ratio to get the desired brew of ones choice. I don't like the American way of brewing tea, as though it was colored water; I want to taste the tea, strong enough for a spoon to stand straight at attention in the cup!For some reason I couldn't find the usual 6 pack of the Twining Lady Grey the day I tried to order through Amazon, and came across the ETS Versailles Lavender Earl Grey. Looking at the ingredients and reviews (which, in retrospect, were for their other teas, not specifically this one), I thought okay, let's give it a try.I was super excited when it came in for the next morning to arrive, and when I finally brewed my first pot, I was...underwhelmed. The tea itself was a bit bitter, not smooth at all, and the lavender overwhelmed the black tea, making me imagine that if I were steep the French potpourri pouch tucked inside my underwear drawer, surely this is what it would taste like. I tried to muscle through the first of what is usually 4 cups of my morning tea ritual, and sadly had to chuck it all out.But of its quality and purity, I feel it's up there, just not a good balance and blend. What I do now is mix a little of it into my loose earl grey, and that seems to do the trick and get a much smoother taste and better balance.Would I recommend it? Probably not. Although I am certainly enjoying the home mix using it, hence my 3 star review.

Loose leaf tea should not be little grits so small that they fall through every loose-leaf tea brewer (wire mesh, egg, spoon thing) in the house. I have to wrap it up in a coffee filter which obviously defeats the purpose of loose leaf tea.Flavor is okay.Also, it arrived in April with an expiration date of May. So it's been sitting in a warehouse a while.

As an avid tea enthusiast, I am very particular about the tea I purchase. Living in England for five months and experiencing their quality of tea has forever changed the way I choose my tea. As a person who drinks loose-leaf tea every day and drank Irish Breakfast Tea in Ireland, I can say that this Decaffeinated Irish Breakfast Tea is truly one of the higher-quality teas I’ve tried.Flavor: Loose leaves give you the opportunity to experiment with the strength of your cup of tea by allowing you to add leaves if the taste is not as strong as you’d like. You will find that this tea, as with all decaffeinated tea, is a bit less bold in flavor as fully caffeinated teas. By buying this type of loose leaf tea, if you prefer a bolder taste, you can simply add more leaves and adjust the strength of the flavor to your liking.“Skipping the Bag” Benefits: Unlike prepackaged bagged teas, there is no “bag” taste associated with loose leaf teas. Although you will need a tea infuser to keep the leaves contained, these infusers are an investment that will last and can be used with every cup of tea you enjoy in the future. Since this tea is so finely ground to fully extract the flavor, you may notice that a few particles will escape your infuser. This is normal with every loose leaf tea; the particles will sink, and you will undoubtedly still enjoy your cuppa. Loose leaf tea, such as this breakfast tea, will also cut down on waste that accumulates while using disposable tea bags.Price: When it comes to price, this tea is unbeatable. Four ounces at $9.59 is $2.40 per ounce. The $9.59 price tag may sound a bit high at first, but if you compare $2.40/oz to certain bagged teas selling for $4.25+/oz, you’ll find that buying loose-leaf tea is cheaper in the long run.Overall, I was satisfied with this product. Loose leaf teas are a way to save money in the long run, cut down on waste, and give you an opportunity to adjust the strength of the flavor with every cup you make. If you enjoy breakfast tea at all times of the day, this is a great way to enjoy a cup without adding extra caffeine to your day. Enjoy your cuppa!

I received my tea in different packaging than what is pictured here, which isn't the biggest deal, but the image should reflect the product.As far as the product itself, it's quite good. It has an oilier taste than other Assam black teas that I've tried, but it's bold and balanced, and tastes very good with a bit of cream. Other than the packaging, the only downside is that you have to use quite a bit of the bag for maximum flavor payoff in a teapot.

Bought this tea to substitute drinking too much coffee in the morning.This black tea does the trick, still gets me that little caffeine boost to get me going in the morning.Pro's:-Great value-Rich flavor and savory aromaCon's:-The tea is very fine and often passed through my filter and ended up in the bottom of my mug-Wasn't as fresh tasting as other teas i have triedOverall, I like the tea for it's taste, but the ground up tea leaves was very fine and would pass through the filter leaving the end of my mug gritty. If this does not bother you than this tea is a great value and I would recommend you try it.As for myself I have tried better English Breakfast teas and I would not buy it again.