Adagio Teas – Tea On The Go
There is a tea revolution happening! Gone are the days when
you only drink loose leaf tea while sitting and have afternoon tea with
cucumber sandwiches and dainty cakes. There is nothing at all wrong with this,
in fact we love it. But it shouldn’t be the only time when you feel you can
drink wonderful and unusual teas. A tea revolution is happening all across the
world, from offices to schools and everywhere in-between.
you only drink loose leaf tea while sitting and have afternoon tea with
cucumber sandwiches and dainty cakes. There is nothing at all wrong with this,
in fact we love it. But it shouldn’t be the only time when you feel you can
drink wonderful and unusual teas. A tea revolution is happening all across the
world, from offices to schools and everywhere in-between.
Travel mugs have been
available for a long time but are almost always solely used for coffee or
plastic tasting ready brewed tea. Thankfully Adagio have had their creative
minds working overtime and come up with a fantastic idea, which of course makes
drinking their loose tea a complete breeze.
Let us present to you the next big thing in drinking tea on
the go. The Adagio ActiviTEA. This is a beautifully designed double layered
glass flask but with one striking difference. It actually includes a tea
infuser in the lid. This allows you add the water and then insert your close
tea into a small metal infuser, screw on the lid, turn upside down and allow to
brew. You can then remove the used tea leaves and get on with your day. The
ActiviTEA even includes a handy hand strap for easy grip.
the go. The Adagio ActiviTEA. This is a beautifully designed double layered
glass flask but with one striking difference. It actually includes a tea
infuser in the lid. This allows you add the water and then insert your close
tea into a small metal infuser, screw on the lid, turn upside down and allow to
brew. You can then remove the used tea leaves and get on with your day. The
ActiviTEA even includes a handy hand strap for easy grip.
If you own one of the equally fantastic Adagio IngenuiTEA’s
you can make the tea in this teapot and transfer into the ActiviTEA if you
please. The choice is yours.
you can make the tea in this teapot and transfer into the ActiviTEA if you
please. The choice is yours.
The ActiviTEA is brilliant for keeping your tea warm for a
long period of time, but it is equally as good at keeping your iced tea cold!
Going for a jog or cycle? Why not take a healthy iced tea with you.
long period of time, but it is equally as good at keeping your iced tea cold!
Going for a jog or cycle? Why not take a healthy iced tea with you.
We have reviewed many of the Adagio loose leaf teas but we
have included below all these review again with the addition of some new teas
for you to enjoy.
have included below all these review again with the addition of some new teas
for you to enjoy.
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Black Tea
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Black Tea |
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Ceylon Black Tea |
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The Yunnan
Gold is a very unique tea and very different to any we have tried before. It has a cocoa and black pepper flavours with a milk chocolate texture. This might sound like a weird combination of flavours and qualities for tea but in our opinion it is a must-try tea! |
This tea
is luxurious and silky smooth in texture which has the delicious aroma of vanilla cream. The sweet aroma of this tea is enough to make those around you envious. Add a little cream for that added sense of indulgence. Craving something sweet? Pop on the kettle and have a cup of this tea. |
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Ceylon Black Tea |
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Ceylon Black Tea |
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This tea
has a wonderfully sweet tropical smell of mango. This tea like so many other flavoured tea finds its roots in Ceylon black tea. Leaving a pleasant delicate aftertaste of perfectly ripened mangoes and is just as delicious served cold as iced tea. We also enjoyed this tea with a little milk and sugar, or if you’re counting the calories a little squeeze of honey. |
We were
afraid that this tea would be overly sweet judging just by the smell from the packet but while this tea was brewing we realised this was not the case at all. This tea has a wonderfully pleasant fragrance of summer strawberries. This variety of Adagio teas will have summer memories flooding back to you. This tea is also amazing served as iced tea with a squeeze of honey on a warm summers day, or just when you fancy it. |
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Black Tea |
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Ceylon Black Tea |
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Earl Grey
is one of the most well known traditional British teas. The subtle notes of lavender compliment the delicate citrus flavour of the Earl Grey. Tiny lavender buds are visible in the loose tea leaves. We were at first worried that the lavender in this tea would be overpowering but the flavours compliment each other and work together perfectly. Wake up your senses with this fabulous variety of tea. This tea has quickly become one of our favourite Adagio teas. |
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delicate yet delicious tropical smell of coconut wafting from your mug of coconut tea you are transported, albeit in mind to a far off tropical paradise. The coconut is not overpowering but instead maintains a refreshing aftertaste. This tea works fabulously well with milk and a little honey or sugar, for that mind-afternoon lift which we all need. This is an unusual tea but one which will be kept stocked in our house from now on. |
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Black Keemun Tea |
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Black Tea |
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This is
the classic British tea. The fairly strong smoky aroma may not be for everyone but is definitely worth trying. We have tried many different companies adaptions of the English Breakfast tea and they all vary greatly, but this is one of our favourites. The smoky flavour comes from the Keemun tea leaves used in this blend, these are not usually used in other English Breakfast teas as they are generally more expensive. This makes this Adagio blend a little different and with a hint of luxury. We think this tea is best served with just a little milk, as with conventional tea. |
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Dragon Pearls are very similar looking to Jasmine Phoenix Pearls which we have reviewed and written about previously, with one major difference, the flavour. Dragon Pearls release a subtle yet delicious smell of cocoa as they unfurl while brewing. This tea has a wonderfully rich and smooth taste which makes drinking this tea an absolute pleasure. You only need 2-3 pearls per cup as these tiny balls of delight unfurl to reveal a surprisingly large amount of tea leaves. This is definitely one of Adagio Teas ‘show teas’ if you want to show off something to your friends of family which they are unlikely to have seen or heard of before. |
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Black Tea |
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If you are
like us and get those chocolate cravings a little too frequently this tea may just be a relief! Chocolate in tea….madness you may think! But it works and it works well. Add a little sugar and you almost imagine you’re tucking into a chocolate chip cookie. This tea makes an excellent alternative to a dessert or just an unusual tea to show off to all your friends. Not a tea we would drink every day but we are glad we have it in our cupboard for those times when you just need something a little chocolaty! |
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Herbal Tea
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Herbal Tea |
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Herbal Tea |
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The first
thing you will notice about this variety of tea is its mouth-watering smell. This is another tea which is great hot or cold served with ice. This tea is one of the most refreshing we have tried in quite some time and it will certainly waken up your taste buds. The tea itself is caffeine free and is blended with orange peel, hibiscus flowers and rose hips. Delicious! |
Chamomile
has been known for its healing and calming properties since the ancient Egyptian period, it is therefore not surprising that the best chamomile flowers come from the Nile valley, Egypt. As always Adagio Teas have ensured to get their chamomile tea blossoms from the best source available, Sakaran Village, Egypt. This is a caffeine free tea so absolutely perfect for a bedtime treat to promote calm and tranquillity. If you have tried tea bag forms of chamomile tea you simply must try Adagio Teas loose chamomile as in our opinion it is 100x better! This tea has a very subtle yet recognisable and delicious apple aroma as it is brewing. Join the ancient Egyptians and enjoy a cup of this wonderful tea to help you unwind. |
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Herbal Tea |
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Herbal Tea |
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This is a
phenomenal tea! From the moment you unseal the packet you teased by the delicious and mouth-watering scent of wild berries. When you brew this tea the colour first looks weak but it soon develops into the most gorgeous ruby red colour. This tea is already surprisingly sweet from the addition of the berry pieces including cranberries, blueberries and rosehips but if you have an exceptionally sweet tooth a teaspoon of sugar brings this tea alive. Take so long to drink your tea it goes cold? Not to worry, this tea as just as nice cold, some people might find it even nicer served as ice tea on a summer’s day. This is a must for any tea lover. |
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us you are partial to a cocktail on the beach when on holiday this tea will transport you back to those relaxing moment, whether you’re sitting in the office or just returned from the gym. The scent of perfectly ripe pineapple, fresh apples, coconut and rosehips are instantly recognisable and invokes a sense of calm. This is truly a relaxation time drink as it is completely caffeine free meaning you can enjoy it anytime of day. If it is a hot summers day we cannot think of anything nicer than this tea served cold with ice with a few pieces of sliced pineapple, just add a straw, some sand and a beach and you’re there! |
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Green Tea
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Green Tea |
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Green Tea |
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This tea
is very unique but you have to understand the work which goes into making it to really appreciate its delicate floral flavours. This tea is prepared by hand by a farmer called Lin Chui in Fujian Province, China. Phoenix Pearls are hand rolled into tiny tight balls which slowly unfurl in a wonderful way as the tea brews. This is why we love the IngenuiTEA teapot from Adagio Teas as it allows you to watch how your tea behaves as it brews, this might sound strange but nearly every tea acts slightly differently, almost dancing in the water. This tea is as smooth as silk to drink and has a delicate aftertaste which is so commonly associated with green teas. |
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refreshing tea has a subtle taste of citrus. From the moment you open the pack the scent of lemon and lime is very noticeable but this I not as intense when brewing the tea. This tea maintains a wonderful golden colour when brewed and has the perfect balance between grassy green tea and wonderful citrus flavour. This tea truly awakens the senses and readies you for the day ahead. With a touch of honey this teas flavour really comes alive. Served cold it is the perfect alternative to lemonade. |
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Green Tea |
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Green Tea |
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This tea
is very similar to the Herbal Berry Blast tea which we review above with the main difference that it is green tea. So if you are looking for the benefits of green tea but with a phenomenal flavour then this is the perfect tea for you. This tea, unlike the Berry Blast tea brews to produce a golden colour which disguises the flavour until you smell the summer notes of raspberries and rose petals. This is a very smooth light tea and incredibly easy to drink. Make this tea into a flask of iced tea and take to your next picnic, you’ll be the centre of attention. |
Earl Grey
tea is traditionally a black tea but there is little reason why the same flavours cannot be shared with different varieties of tea. As we have already tasted a Rooibos Earl Grey tea which was every bit as nice as a traditional cup, if you are looking for the health benefits of antioxidants which are so prevalent in green tea but still want your Earl Grey tea fix then this is the perfect tea for you. The green tea base makes this tea incredibly smooth. The citrus notes of bergamot are delicious as you wait for the tea to brew, as well as the pleasant looking bright blue cornflowers which float throughout the tea as it brews. |
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White Tea
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White Tea |
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This tea
is very special indeed. The amount of work which goes into making this tea taste as sophisticated and enchanting is incredible which is why it is one of the most revered Chinese teas. Gathered over just a few days in early spring this truly is special. The jasmine aroma is added to the tea in a very precise way. When the silver needle tea is collected in the spring it is stored until the summer when the jasmine blossoms begin to bloom at night. Jasmine blossoms are collected and laid on a bed of the silver needle tea which open during the night and infuse the tea with their delicate aroma. The jasmine blossoms are then removed and the process repeated the next evening and the next until the required level of jasmine infusion is obtained. It’s very satisfying to drink this tea knowing the amount of work which has went into its production. A very special tea in our opinion. |
With the
instant aroma of fresh peaches this tea is hard to resist. This does have some natural sweetness but can be enhanced with a little honey or sugar if desired. You will most likely have seen many peach flavoured iced teas and this is for a very valid reason, it is both delicious and refreshing. Adagio Teas White Peach teas is perfect to make iced tea with the addition of a little honey and ice. White tea is absolutely packed with important anti-oxidants including high levels of polyphends which are believed to fight and kill off cancer causing cells, lower cholesterol and prevent heart disease, not bad for a humble cup of tea! |
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Rooibos
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Rooibos Tea |
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This tea
has a delectable scent of warm vanilla cookies. Caffeine free, this tea is perfect to enjoy in the evenings when snuggled up with a good book. Delicious all ways, either black, with milk or even as iced tea. This tea is certain to make all those around you hungry with its enchanting scent. |
If
you love traditional Earl Grey tea you will absolutely love this Rooibos caffeine free alternative. The refreshing citrus aroma of bergamot is evident as soon as you break the seal on the packet and immediately makes the connection back to the traditional black tea version of Earl Grey. A wonderfully relaxing tea for bedtime…or anytime! |
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Chai Tea
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Chai Tea |
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This is a
delicious, smooth, lightly spiced tea. It has every taste of autumn that you could want, from the warming notes of cinnamon to the fragrant scents of ginger, cloves and apple. The perfect tea for the cold nights starting to come in. We love this tea with a little drop of honey and milk. So grab your favourite book and cosy up in front of the fire with a cup of Spiced Apple Chai tea. |
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