JacquelineM

I was just thinking the exact same thing about my tea choices in the fall/winter, and the more light and citrusy teas in the spring and summer! In fact, I am putting off the Indian Nimbu and Citrus Blend (new!) that were on my order in favor of another pound of Hot Cinnamon and a tin of Apple Cinnamon!

It’s so funny! I could match my tea logs to the weather reports. :)

I try and try to like this but it is too strong for me. I do like it mixed half and half with a good, plain black tea, though! I try it by itself every six months or so to see if my tastes have changed. So far, no!

Your six-month comment makes me giggle … I try annually to learn to like oatmeal. I WANT to like oatmeal, I really do. (I’m doing the same occasional “is it getting better yet?” with Earl Greys.)

gmathis – have you tried steel cut or Irish oatmeal? I am not too crazy about regular oatmeal (except in cookies and crisps!) but ADORE the Irish oatmeal. It takes longer but is soooooo good! I make it with a little cinnamon and raisins and when it’s done drizzle a little maple syrup on it, sometimes milk. It’s even good cold – tastes like rice pudding to me!

I agree with JacquelineM. Irish oatmeal is better! The texture is much nicer, and oh so good with a cup of Irish breakfast tea! We actually buy oat groats and roll them ourselves, but when I buy oats I get McCann’s Steel Cut or Bob’s Big Red Mill Steel Cut ( or thick, not sure how they word it) oats.

gmathis- I am a big fan of Oat Bran cereal. It tastes like Cream of Wheat, but is oh, so much better for you…. I usually add craisins, a little sweetener and half & half. Right now my brand is from Hodgson Mill.