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White Cucumber

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Description

Stay cool with this refreshing, spa-inspired blend of cucumber and premium Chinese white tea. Excellent over ice, this unexpected pairing will leave you relaxed and centered; a lot more convenient than placing cucumber slices on your eyelids.

Story

Cucumber were first cultivated in India 3,000 years ago. Ancient Romans also grew the vegetable widely; the Roman Emperor Tiberus was rumored to have eaten cucumbers every day. Cucumbers are usually consumed raw in salads or on their own, though popularity of the garden staple declined in the 17th Century due to fears of disease from raw vegetables. However, the cucumber has reclaimed its spot in the garden line-up, enjoyed raw, pickled, or cooked.

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Janani K.
Dec 15th '09

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"This is a mellow, very refreshing tea. I was pleasantly surprised especially after reading some of the negative reviews - I'd urge you to give this tea a chance. I really enjoyed the cucumber notes - not too overpowering, very unique (it definitely does not taste like warm cucumber). Especially nice at night/in the summer, but great all year around."
[ 7 mins @ 180°F ]
2 votes
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Kristian S.
Feb 9th '10

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"This is definitely a summer tea that is great on ice and very refreshing. The cucumber taste is quite strong but works surprisingly well with the white tea ... definitely one to recommend!"
1 vote
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Estilla L.
Jan 30th '10

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"This is an amazingly refreshing tea. The cucumber flavor is surprisingly strong, which gives the tea real unique character. I will be ordering more!"
1 vote
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Lara B.
Jan 15th '10

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"I like this! It's good hot and very refreshing iced. I can definitely taste the cucumber, but it's a nice, subtle tea. Tastes like summer!"
1 vote
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Diana G.
Dec 7th '09

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"I would say that this is a rather unique combination of flavors. The cucumber is subtle and leaves a cool after taste when iced. I like it and would surly advise trying it."
1 vote
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Jennifer B.
Oct 27th '09

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"The coloring is true to a white tea. The longer you steep the more floral or blossomy it smells like. I'm steeping it now...trying to be patient for the full 7 minutes. After steeping the scent of the liquid in the cup has very little scent. You can taste both the White Tea as well as the Cucumber. It's alright. Thank God the smell toned itself out as the dry loose leaf stings the nostrils and is quite funky! It's refreshing as you sip but leaves a semi-sweet aftertaste. Glad I bought it to try. It's not my fave but I will still give it a thumbs up because it's drinkable and creative."
1 vote

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