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Salted Caramel from DAVIDsTEA

I bought this tea maybe forever ago when it first came out. Just a sample size. Ever since then, I’ve been thinking about trying it. I’ve never had the opportunity since I think of black teas as morning teas. Having them any later would seriously mess with my sleep. And I keep forgetting to bring it to work and my weekends have been very busy lately. Sigh. There’s a lot going on right now. Today, I’m actually going to take the 3 hour trip to see my parents, so I’m really supposed to be leaving soon. But I need just a bit of time for myself this morning with a cup of tea. So I guess I’ll be arriving later.

This tea smells really great dry. I may have brewed it a little too long. The taste is not really that pleasant to me. It smells like caramel candy and it even tastes like it, but there’s also something weirdly sourish and unpleasant. I don’t think I’ll rate it since it may be because I let it brew for like 10 minutes. I did use a lower steeping temp though. Added a bit of milk and sugar to make it tastier. It’s ok now, but I think I’ll stick it in the fridge for husband to finish.

I also have some good news! Don’t know why it took me so long to let it out here. I was offered a permanent job this week. This means I can finally go to the dentist. weeee! And we can maybe afford husband’s law school without taking on loans. :)

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Comments

Will Work For Tea
Will Work For Tea 2012-08-18 12:14:55 -0400

Sounds like the job offer came at the right time! Congrats!

Still waiting on a formal job offer from a job I applied to in April! (Was told I was the choice when she gets the go ahead to hire.)

Mercuryhime
Mercuryhime 2012-08-18 12:24:50 -0400

Good luck! I hate how they make you wait sometimes!

Veronica
Veronica 2012-08-18 12:53:41 -0400

Congratulations on the job offer! That’s wonderful.

Mercuryhime
Mercuryhime 2012-08-18 13:38:10 -0400

Thanks! I’ve been temping at that place for about half a year now and really a great place to be employed. :)

Bonnie
Bonnie 2012-08-18 14:04:06 -0400

Congratulations! Wow…might be able to afford tea! That’s what I always think of first before food and bills! I’m a bad girl!

K S
K S 2012-08-18 14:15:30 -0400

Yeah! Congrats on being able to buy tea, uhmm I mean pay for schooling, and the dentist.

Mercuryhime
Mercuryhime 2012-08-18 16:59:44 -0400

Thanks guys! I’m nervous but excited! And the occasional tea may be within my budget. :) I have enough to last years though!

tigress_al
tigress_al 2012-08-18 18:54:05 -0400

Sweet. Congrats!

Uniquity
Uniquity 2012-08-21 15:14:13 -0400

Delayed congratulations! Having a secured job is a wonderful thing!

Mercuryhime
Mercuryhime 2012-08-21 18:00:48 -0400

Indeed it is! Thank you.

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I came from a tea drinking family, but I never appreciated the different qualities and varieties of tea until older. All that time wasted! But I guess I needed to be mature enough to appreciate the tea experience. :)

My favorite teas are green oolongs and white tea. I also love greens, especially gyokuro. I have a huge appreciation for rooibos and honeybush as they are often that only thing I can drink in the evening. I am a relatively new convert to black teas. This is unfortunate for my wallet but extremely wonderful for my palate. :)

In any case, I have a love for both flavored and unflavored teas. They are different experiences for sure, but both enjoyable. I find that it often depends on my mood.

I am on a quest to find a tea that will win my husband over. I think I’m making some headway…

My profile pic features my two lovable puppies, Mr. Snuggles and Sr. Caliente.

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