The instructions say steep at 180F, but I’m easily overwhelmed by strong green tea so I steeped mine at 10F less. This worked out to my tastes, with the green tea still being on the nippier, albeit acceptable, side of my preferences. A little nip and a generous temperature are probably preferable for coaxing out the lemon balm and lemongrass anyways.
I had this tea years ago, for Christmas advent, and, as far as memories of taste and smell are reliable, this is a true version to that older batch. I liked it back then and I still like it now.
The old image of a soft, kitten surrounded by citrus sunshine and marshmallow clouds is an apt metaphor for the textures and tastes that the ingredients invoke. That’s not to say it’s like drinking literal kittens, because that sounds horrifying in so many ways. Erm, this is what happens when I forsake my fantasy niche and pick up something like Sharp Objects by Gillian Flynn. Only bad things- blame the media.
I hope you all go away with sunbeams, bouncy clouds, and soft, purring kittens today!
Flavors: Floral, Lemon, Lemongrass, Marshmallow
