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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 ]
3 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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Katt .
Oct 7th '09

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"i really wanted to like this tea after reading the description and reviews. upon opening my sample tin, i couldn't get over the pickle-like smell coming from the tea, but was convinced that it would taste better than it smelled. boy, was i wrong! the initial taste after a sip did have a clean cucumber taste, but it had a funky aftertaste that i just couldn't shake (pickles?). i'm so bummed this tea didn't live up to my expectations for it!"
1 vote

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