Taste two teas side by side, notice aroma and texture, and keep notes you can use for the next brew.
Updated 5 October 2026 · Nevisan Tea
Set up two small cups
Choose a plain tea and a blend, or two teas you already know. Use clean cups, the same water and measured portions. Follow each pack’s brewing guide. Let the finished tea cool enough to drink comfortably.
Smell before you sip
Notice the dry leaf, the wet leaf and the brewed tea. You do not need specialist vocabulary. Grassy, minty, floral, spicy and toasty are useful starting words. Write down the description that makes sense to you.
Pay attention to texture
Take a small sip. Does the cup feel light or full? Is the finish soft, brisk or drying? None of those words proves quality on its own. They help you understand what you like and what you might adjust.
Repeat the part you enjoyed
Record the amount of leaf, water temperature and time alongside your notes. Next time, change just one setting. A good tasting note is one that helps you make a cup you want to drink again, not one that sounds impressive.
