Welcome to Steepster, an online tea community.

Write a tea journal, see what others are drinking and get recommendations from people you trust. Sign Up or Learn More

Meghann M

217 Followers / 199 Following

Got a tin of these bags yesterday when stopping for my monthly chai tea latte. Tried it tonight with hot water steeped 2 bags for 4 minutes and a splash of vanilla creamer. Had no time to run to the store today for milk and forgot on the way home. This tastes quite a bit different from the concentrate. The concentrate they serve seems to have more of a cinnamon and cardamon kick to it whereas these bags I’m really getting anise flavor as the foremost flavor with hints of the others. I really hated the first sip, but a few more sips into it it has mellowed out a bit. I like the amount of spice in this, but would prefer a different kind of spice. I’m curious to try this with some steamed milk. Maybe the next cuppa.

2010-03-01 19:56:59 -0500

I Like This

3 likes

1 comment

People who liked this

Comments

Meghann M 2010-03-01 21:15:53 -0500

2nd steep turned out much more how I like my chai. Still gives a spicy tingle to the back of my mouth. Love the way the spices mesh together after a second steep, it’s really quite beautiful. I think Chai is my favorite dessert tea. Love it in the afternoon and evening. Now just to find a decaf/herbal or green blend so I can enjoy it on evenings when I actually want to get to sleep at a decent hour. It’s giving me the lift I needed tonight though.

Follow Get this person's updates

Profile

Bio

Live in the cornfields of IL, but not too far from the city. Expecting a baby any day now (due Oct 24 2011). Sticking to mainly herbal and low caffeine teas for now. Trying to encourage my husbands tea drinking, but he adds so much sweetner he may as well just drink diet pop. I love trying new teas, and will try any tea once.