Tea tea teaaaaa
I am a huge tea lover, from chinese tea i.e. ginseng oolong, tie guan yin to hyeonmi cha,
matcha to earl grey and green rose tea, they are all my favourite. I enjoy trying different varieties and see how they blend. So heres a tea haul, with 16 different types of tea. From floral blends to white, green, black, infusions and rooibos( pronounced as roy-bos), which is a kind of tea thats sweet and leaves are from shrubs. It might be a even healthier option as it provides great health benefits.
I came across this brand called La Petite Planèthé i was in Valencia, Spain. It is situated in a quiet alleyway, its shop instantly caught my eye as i walked pass, when the scent of tea flew in your nostrils, you just couldn't resist it. I got a few packs and tried it when i got back home. IT WAS SUPERB.
how lovely !
They source tea from all around the world. It was inexpensive, it was great. It comes in 50g, 100g packaging. Each ranged from 2euro to around 5 euro each. Recently they have online ordering services. So heres the newbies.
All the tea, tightly packed and sealed in the box. Shipping was quite expensive but depends on your area, it was 22euro for less than 600g, and apparently its the cheapest it can get, so i kept my order under 600g, and it took around 2 weeks from ordering to arrival. Each package has a hand written name on it (shows their heart-warming love to each tea they sell right), the correct timing to brew and if you should drink it by itself or with milk or sugar or honey and so, also its expiry date. I contacted them through email, though they weren't the speediest in replying due to the time difference, they were well mannered and sincere in helping me out through the order. I might've been their customer that was the most distant and largest order they've had.
Detailed receipt and list of teas of choice from LapetitePlanethe along with their business card.
From left to right: (Photos all text description of the tea used below for each tea was from their website)
Athena BIO (Atenea BIO)
Athena is a selection of "herbal" on a green tea with beneficial properties, ideal for care and feel better. Diuretic, digestive, bactericidal, atioxidante, inflammatory, respiratory problems and arthritis, aches, fever and all the ingredients are organically grown.
INGREDIENTS: Chun Mee green tea, white tea White Yuncui, verbena leaves and olive, holy basil (tulsi herb), basil, lavender, immortelle flowers and nutmeg. All ingredients are certified organic cultivation BIO Europe.Queen of Mint (Reina de Menta)
A mixture of red fruits with flowers and mint. Colorful aspect and refreshing aroma and portentous, a gift to the eye, the nose and the palate. Let your senses perceive the power of this infusion, slightly digestive and antioxidant
INGREDIENTS: apple slices and strawberry, blackberry, mint, rose petals, hibiscus, rosehips and natural peppermint flavor.
Ty Moruno (Te Moruno)
A classic very aromatic green tea with peppermint flavor typical of Arab countries. Discover its rolled leaves open, showing all its splendor and captivating your nose, offering a delicate infusion, tasty and refreshing. A quick way to enjoy tea without having Arabic fresh peppermint. Very nice too cold.
INGREDIENTS: Gunpowder green tea, mint leaves and natural mint flavor.
BIO morning breeze (Brisa de la Manana BIO)
You close your eyes and enjoy the aroma of this blend of tea with mint and pink, a delicate breeze feels fresh and floral with notes of dew on waking dream in the countryside, surrounded by flowers in spring, near a small stream.
INGREDIENTS: mixture of green teas (Sencha, Gunpowder and Darjeeling), Pai Mu Tan white tea, mint, rose petals, pink pepper and natural aroma of rose and mint. All ingredients come from organic farming European BIO certified.
BIO Pink Cadillac (Cadillac Rosa BIO)
In the Jukebox of La Petite Planèthé's greatest hits of the '50s. One by one you can hum all songs. In a brand new Cadillac Rosa get a very special pair. He: slicked hair, leather jacket, collar up and shiny shoes. She: funny dress full skirt, pastel pink, delicate heels and hair up. They ask strawberry milkshakes, to recharge. They are the kings of the dance floor and nobody will stop!
INGREDIENTS: Super Grade Rooibos, pieces of strawberry, raspberry leaves and natural vanilla flavor.
Orange Jasmine (Naranja y Jazmin)
Info not available on their website, but i would review this later one.Tee Trufa (Te de Trufa)
Blend of black tea with macadamia nuts accented by the flavor and aroma of chocolate. Simply unforgettable pleasure for gourmands. May be taken with milk.
INGREDIENTS: black tea, sweet Macadamia nut, cocoa and chocolate nuggets, slices of coconut and natural aroma.
Good Night (Buenas Noches)
Rooibos mixture that will help you relax and sleep. Ideal to take before bed. The orange gives a hint of citrus and refreshing while linden, lemon balm and lemon verbena contribute its relaxing properties.Antirust (Antioxidante)
What if a Sencha green tea we add aloe vera, goji berries and beetroot? That increases their antioxidant, caring skin and delaying aging. It helps you feel a little younger. The reddish color of the infusion is due to the beet, which also acts as a natural sweetener. Refreshingly different, can be drunk hot or cold.
INGREDIENTS: Sencha green tea, goji berries, bits of aloe vera, ginger, beetroot, pomegranate flower and natural aroma.
Whim (Capricho)
A unique combination of Sencha green tea with flower petals and fruits that gives off an intense and exotic aroma of citrus and passion fruit, very healthy and refreshing. Enjoy the taste of both cold and hot.
INGREDIENTS : Sencha green tea, rose petals, orange blossom, flowers of cornflower and natural aroma of naranaja and passion fruit.
Jasmine and Rose (Jazmin y Rosa)
As an artist's brush, the rose petals filled with color and light this white tea blend scented roses and a touch of jasmine, soft and delicate. Make your cup a garden full of roses and get lost in it. Enjoy a velvety pleasure to drink this classic combination but very special.
INGREDIENTS: White tea Cui Min, jasmine flowers, rose petals and natural flavor.
Honeymoon (Luna de Miel)
No need for a wedding to enjoy a honeymoon. We give you the opportunity to feel the delicacy and sweetness of a special night with this mixture of Pai Mu Tan white tea flavor subtle and sweet, with a fruity. Because he knows to lie in between the sheets on Sunday, happiness, smiles and kisses.Because you drink and smile and see things differently, in a different color.
INGREDIENTS: Pai Mu Tan white tea, raisins, diced pear and papaya and natural aroma of honey.
Essence of Valencia (Esencia de Valencia)
Find the Valencian land freshness in this tasty and aromatic blend of Sencha green tea with flowers and touches of citrus. A walk through the streets of nearby villages will show you the colors that fill the streets, these pots full of life, these cultivated fields, these fresh aromas, fruity, citrus, floral. Enjoy it warm in winter and chilled in summer.
INGREDIENTS: Sencha green tea, red rose petals, mallow flowers and natural aroma of orange and lime.
Orange Garden
Welcome to lapetiteplanthe's garden, tiny and cozy, surrounded by orange trees and a beautiful flowered rose. Here you can enjoy all day a heady aroma, sweet and citrus, delicate and colorful. The sun is shining, a gentle breeze sways the branches and in the background, in the distance, a delicious melody sounds. All invited to get lost in the pages of this book so hard to read you. Again, Welcome, which now becomes your garden.
INGREDIENTS: blend of teas (Pai Mu Tan, Sencha, Lung Ching and Yunnan), orange slices, rosebuds, carrot and natural aroma of orange and vanilla.
Rose Garden (Jardin de Rosas)
Will be reviewed later on as no info was provided on their website.
Japanese Cherry (Cereza Japonesa)
The aroma of this delicious blend of green tea transports you to Japan, during Hanami, the Cherry Blossom Festival. It can be both hot and cold.
INGREDIENTS: Green Tea Sencha, cherry chips and natural cherry flavor.
More than satisfied with all these tea, tried out two of them already and they did not let me down, although i didn't get to try any of them before tasting, it still happened to turn out great. So if you are interested in trying out these, not be scared that it would go wrong, just have faith in your instinct and pick the ingredients that suit you!
Lily
