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Aromatic app review: tea lovers unite!

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Introduction

If you're a lover of tea or you simply wish to learn more about this incredible beverage and the plant behind it, then Aromatic is an app that you must definitely consider purchasing. This app contains information, maps, photos, brewing guides, and plenty more to help you gain a greater understanding, and therefore a greater appreciation for this ancient beverage.

You can find Aromatic in the Lifestyle section of the App Store, where it can be purchased for $2.99. The regular price for this apps is $5.99, but the developers have benevolently decided to reduce the price of the latest version of this app by 50 percent. What better time to review an app than when it's on sale? Let's get right to it!

Aromatic

$1.99

Become A Tea Savant

Aromatic takes up 46 MB of space on your iOS device, but it's a completely self-contained app, so once you've downloaded it, you won't require an Internet connection in order to go through the contents.

The app has a refreshing green theme which is very easy on the eyes with a familiar five-icon navigation menu at the bottom of the screen that makes for a simple and intuitive user experience. Sections include Teas, Regions, Guide, Glossary, and About.

The Teas section is where you'll find the 50+ types of teas contained within this app, organized by the type of tea including Black, Green, Oolong, Pu-erh, and White teas. Each of the entries cover everything from the full descriptions to the tasting notes so you can become a tea savant in no time.

Search teas by category
Search teas by category

S-tea-ping Times and Suggested Temperatures

Various types of teas are indigenous to different parts of the world, and the Regions section covers 17 origin regions complete with pictures and maps so you can get a better understanding of the origins of each variety.

The Guide section is where the magic really happens, as it contains everything you need to know about brewing any type of tea. You'll receive instructions on the brewing method, suggested temperatures, steeping time, and suggestions for experimentation with these factors.

If you are unable to understand some of the terms used by tea experts or even within this app, use the Glossary section to acquire tea-related jargon.

Description & other information
Description & other information

Aromatic

$1.99

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Contains informative descriptions and tasting notes on each of the 50+ types of teas included in this app
  • Tea types include Black tea, Green tea, Oolong tea, White tea, and Pu-erh tea
  • Provides users with the 17 origin regions for the teas along with pictures and maps
  • Comes with a detailed brewing guide for each type of tea along with suggestions for experimentation
  • A glossary enables users to familiarize themselves with the jargon used in this app and around the world
  • Comes with a timer to ensure accurate steeping times for your teas

Cons

  • There is nothing negative to say about this app

Comprehensive brewing guides
Comprehensive brewing guides

Final Words

Aromatic is one of the best iPhone and iPad apps available in the App Store, as it covers everything a reference guide like this one should. Whether you are just dipping your fingertips into the world of tea or you wish to expand your already vast knowledge of this incredible plant and drink, then you'll definitely want to check out this app.

 

Aromatic

$1.99
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Neha Sinha

Neha has been writing and editing since 2010 and has been reviewing iOS apps since early 2014. She has lived in four different countries and loves having the world at her fingertips thanks to these awesome apps.