I purchased 2 oz. of Moroccan Mint at Teavana today against my better judgment. It’s not that the tea is bad; it is quite the opposite, but the salespeople are so pushy. I know that they work on commission, but when I say I want 2 oz., do you really think I might be interested in purchasing 1 lb. of tea despite the 10 percent discount? (Edit: Maybe I should have bought one pound. I am really going through it.)
Had I gone to yoga today, I would have picked up a Moroccan Mint from Kookoo Cafe, but alas, sleep was more important to me this morning.
While at Teavana I also bought a new mug (w/lid) for my new job. I am really excited about all the tea and teaware I can store at my new desk. My prior job was pretty much open to the public, so it was hard to have any personal effects. I think I might be on the market for either a perfect teamaker from Teavana or a ingenuitea from Adagio. If you own one of these, please let me know what you think.
I did have a cup of the Moroccan Mint tea after coming home from a day of shopping, and it was so refreshing. I think Moroccan Mint is a tea that works well both iced and hot. I was pretty sure that I preferred green tea with peppermint, but I do so enjoy the spearmint with gunpowder green tea in a Moroccan Mint.
Do you ever put sugar in your Moroccan Mint? I have seen it various places that sugar in this type of tea is a good combination. Your thoughts, please.
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July 15, 2008 at 5:19 pm
alexis
I really love the teas from Tavalon and am on the market for a teamaker, so I’m curious to see the advice that your readers offer!
Thanks for sharing your ito en experience on my blog!
August 5, 2008 at 11:40 pm
teaescapade
Congratulations on your new job! I’m obviously behind on reading your blog.
The Moroccan Mint Tea sounds delicious!
October 4, 2008 at 4:04 am
Brett
Either the Teavana steeper or the ingenuitea one are freaking awesome. We have both and they are pretty much identical except the Teavana’s filter will not come out, ever
It kicks butt compared to a pot b/c you can make one cup then reuse the leaves (or add more) for the next cup. In japan we make about 3 pots with the same leaves. Personally, Teavana is way too pricey – but what do you expect for commercializing something that has been around people for 20,000 years…. Ay my local tea shop (150+ teas) a pound of X tea is $24.. the same tea (X) at Teavana would be (is) $40.
December 17, 2008 at 9:19 pm
john
I can no longer endorse Teavana after another bad interaction with their staff after I corrected the discount they gave me. They have become so devious as well. For example, they charge you full price for white tea blends but you dont get the full amount of white tea b/c of the heavier ingredients they mix in. I am looking for other options for tea from china.