The teas of Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf
Tea connoisseur David DeCandia shared his tea blending secrets to a wide-eyed audience last night at the CBTL branch in Paseo Center. More than anything, this tea appreciation event made gave me the opportunity to sample various flavors of tea from different parts of the world. DeCandia did mention that the teas to be sampled were exclusively to CBTL and could not be found elsewhere.
This was not my first encounter with CBTL tea blends. Last year, I saw a movie at Greenbelt 3 with Noreen and each ticket had a coupon for free tea from CBTL. After sampling the other freebies, I realized Moroccan Mint was the one for me. It had a tangy mint flavor and a royal aroma that was quite distinct. I was trying to relive this experience, until I stumbled on something that was just as delectable, the Chai. For a non-tea drinker, this was a truly pleasant experience, considering that I had my own horror stories involving tea. There was no aftertaste and went down the hatch easily.
Shown here is the Tazo tea used by Starbucks.
We were all excited to try the various teas.
DeCandia explains to Juned and Melissa the basics of tea.
Yes, they gave us the good stuff.
Come to Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf and enjoy their exclusive teas along with your favorite cakes and pastries!
Comments
Comment from admin
Time: April 17, 2008, 8:05 pm
it was a nice event. noreen was at home nursing dysmenorrhea symptoms (i hope i spelled it right). sayang nga eh, but she will be with me in the next event.
Comment from watson
Time: April 18, 2008, 5:50 pm
What a coincidents. hehehe! I’m currently sipping tea as I’m reading this post. This is a nice blog! Bloghopping po.
Comment from admin
Time: April 18, 2008, 8:43 pm
thank you very much for visiting my blog and for the kind words. i visited your blog too and it is really nice. too bad i don’t cook. you seem to be very knowledgeable in the kitchen. hope to bump into you in a blogger event really soon.
Comment from dyosa
Time: April 19, 2008, 3:06 am
i love CBTL! i have been a loyal CBTL fanatic since 2004. i’m glad you loved Moroccan Mint Tea. that’s my super favorite. 
Comment from admin
Time: April 19, 2008, 9:53 pm
indeed CBTL is a good alternative to Starbucks. it’s really good to have choices! thanks for visiting my blog!
Comment from Ruy
Time: April 22, 2008, 9:10 am
Tea is something I should start drinking more of.
Nice new place Arpee. Congratulations.
Comment from nina
Time: April 17, 2008, 1:13 am
Coffee Bean has the best food. You should also try their pasta and the banana bread/cake/whateverthatthingis.
Oh! And great to see you again! Ba’t wala si Noreen? :-/