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Spiced Winter from Teapigs
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I’ve been drinking this at work today, trying to hang on to the last vestiges of Christmas spirit before they’re gone for good. Unlike last time, when I was at home, I’ve been adding milk to this. It makes a pleasant change. For some reason, I just didn’t think of adding milk until I got to work. Maybe because that’s what I usually do here.

Anyway, with the addition of milk, this is perhaps even nicer than before. It’s creamy, and the earthiness of the rooibos is toned down a little. The spices are slightly less harsh. I don’t usually add milk to rooibos, but I could get used to drinking it like this. Maybe because it’s spiced, but it’s reminding me of chai more than anything right now. Ah, winter! A successful experiment. I can’t wait to try this with the box of Rooibos Creme Caramel I’ve got stashed away now. I think that could turn out realllly nice! All I’m left to wonder is why this has never occured to me before. Still, better late than never.

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Hi :) I’m Sarah, 24, and I live in Norwich in the UK. I’m currently enjoying my journey into the realm of whole-leaf tea, which started a couple of years ago now, when a friend introduced me to Teapigs. Since then, I’ve been insatiable.

I still have a deep rooted (and probably life-long) preference for black tea. All-time favourites are Ceylon and Assam, but I’m currently experimenting with a few diffeent Darjeelings. I also enjoy flavoured black teas, on the rare occasion they’re not complete let-downs.

I’ve discovered a deep adoration for white tea, and I’d not be without bags of Silver Needle and Pai Mu Tan. My current favourite for both of these is Adagio, but I’m still enjoying discovering and trying new varieties and suppliers.

I’m a big drinker of herbal and fruit tisanes (particularly at work), and I also like rooibos, and a good chai latte.

As yet, I’m not over keen on green tea, although I’m willing to be pursuaded. There are a couple in my cupboard at the moment, but they’re a relative rarity among what I buy. Same with oolongs, really. I’ll try anything once, though, so I’ll probably never rule them out completely.

You’ve probably had enough of me now, so I’m going to shut up. Needless to say, though, I really love tea.

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Norwich, UK

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