Xiu Xian Tea at the Crossroads Mall\r
(Between the two italian restaurants)\r
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This review is for the Crossroads Mall location for Xiu Xian Tea in Bellevue, WA, I just discovered this Tea Shop only a couple of weeks ago and I am hooked! Their teas are simply delicious, and they can trace almost all of their teas back to the growers in china.\r
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Mako and Jenny are so dear. They will let you try every tea you are interested in before you buy it, and that's a good thing since they have almost 200. They will also, show you how to wash and properly brew each type of tea you select..\r
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My personal favorite is their [b]Oolong Ginseng Tea[/b]. It tastes great! The nutty flavor of their oolong tea dances dances on my tongue as I am drinking, and then the ginseng seems to excite my sweet oriented taste buds leaving wonderful sweat aftertaste in my mouth after drinking. \r
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Now not only does the tea taste good, but it also keeps my focus and alertness sharp throughout the day. I work as a Radiologic Technologist, so when my job requires me to handle ionizing radiation, it's important to stay alert all day. Now I am one of those people that where if I drink an energy drink I get the initial burst, but then I crash and burn later This oolong ginseng doesn't seem to have that effect on me and it lasts all day. It's awesome!\r
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Another thing that is a definate have is their [b]Black Tea Lattes[/b] and their [b]Chai Tea Lattes[/b]. They are simply amazing. The black Tea latte with a hint of cinnamon, gives you that great filling latte taste but without the bitterness of the coffee. \r
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Their Chai Latte is to die for! A wonderful fresh tasting mix of cardamon, cinnamon and other flavors, excites all of my taste buds with its rich full flavor and leaves a nice spicy kick in the back of my throat which feels good.\r
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After trying the wonderful assortment of loose leaf teas at Xiu Xian Tea, I will [i]never [/i] go back to tea bags! [b]Ever![/b]
Pros: Wonderful tea! Good prices! Friendly service! Nice fresh looking interior!
Cons: So many teas, so little time.
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