Brent
User's reviews
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Infusion Tea
After reading about Infusion online, and having never been to a tea house before, I came in not knowing what to expect, but hopeful that my experience would be a memorable one. I was not disappointed! The walls were lined with tea and tea accessories, and the atmosphere was cozy and warm. Decorations are charmingly modern, and almost everything that could be seen could also be bought.My family and I were immediately greeted by Andrew, Infusion's tea manager, and he was friendly and knowledgeable throughout our two and a half hour stay. It was wonderful to find a place that really knows tea, and the selection is vast. Andrew helped each of us decide on which tea to choose by bringing out samples, and I just had to go for the Silver Needle, while my brother went for the Dragon Well and parents the Blueberry Green Tea. All three were fresh and absolutely delicious, and my white tea lived up to its famed name with ease. Gentle, delicate, yet with substance, and a sweet aftertaste that danced upon the tongue. The Dragon Well was nutty and slightly grassy, a pleasure to be savored slowly. The Blueberry Green Tea had a heavenly aroma, and while the fruit taste itself was much lighter, it complemented the green tea perfectly. The cups thrmselves are wide-rimmed, and you definitely get your money's worth, especially if you're interested in sampling. Our tea timer was comprised of three hourglasses filled with green, white and red sand, a creative way to measure the steeping length at 3, 4, and 5 minutes respectively. While our tea steeped and cooled, we browsed around and found so many little treasures, whether tea cups or tea samples, whole sets or flavor sticks. Not only was the tea itself delightful, but so was the food. The Avocado Delight, Veggie Burger Wrap, and Fruit & Cheese platter were ordered. Wow! Our portions were impressively generous, and it all tasted fresh. We took a bit from eachother's plates, and I would order any one of the three time and time again. During the meal, Andrew offered to resteep our leaves, which was gladly accepted, and I ended up mixing the Blueberry Green with my Silver Needle for a sublime treat. After our bellies were already stuffed, we split a decadent and buttery slice of apple pie, which finished off a perfect evening. I was even invited to the upcoming Gong Fu tea gathering in February! A treasure in Orlando, you don't want to miss this. I plan on stopping by regularly.