SimplyJenW

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SimplyJenW drank Hot Buttered Banana Bread by 52teas

I seem to be on a flavored kick. This is my ‘second breakfast’ tea.

I do get the banana and walnut flavors, and the smell is divine. It is probably sweetened slightly more than I normally do. The base is not as smooth as I usually like, but I think that adds to the walnut flavor. A good one! And I bought two pouches on a recent reblend. Yum!

2011-06-20 11:55:00 -0400

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teawing 2011-06-20 23:06:39 -0400

" What about elevensies? Luncheon? Afternoon tea? Dinner? Supper?…"
:)

SimplyJenW 2011-06-20 23:37:07 -0400

By those last two (Dinner and Supper) I was so tealogged…. ;) But I did have some decent iced tea at Panera for my knitting group at Supper…..

QuiltGuppy 2011-06-20 23:42:58 -0400

Nightcap?

teawing 2011-06-20 23:56:13 -0400

Like the hobbits, I am a fan of second breakfast…

SimplyJenW 2011-06-21 00:19:26 -0400

I am pretty certain I am at least 50% Hobbit. Most days I seem to need a snack every few hours…. Then there is the hairy feet… :D

teawing 2011-06-21 00:23:51 -0400

Oh my, too much information! :)

ashmanra 2011-06-21 01:25:56 -0400

We’re fans of second breakfast here, too! Usually a pot of tea each and either cheese cubes, sliced fruit and/or veggies, or both.

Jenn 2011-06-21 13:30:32 -0400

I can’t wait for my 52teas orders to arrive already! This is one I ordered and I’m so excited to try it.

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Tea enthusiast, trying to keep up my cardio for the zombie apocalypse. I have come to accept that I am a western brewing black tea drinker as that is where my ‘tea heart’ lies. I started on loose leaf as a way to have my dessert and not suffer the caloric issues. Once I tried it, I was hooked.

I drink what I like, which is mostly China blacks, traditionally scented blacks and Earl Greys, plus a few other flavored teas. I don’t mind spending a bit on premium varieties on occasion, but an expensive tea has to deliver. My favorite places to order are Harney & Sons and Upton Tea Imports. TeaVivre is great for Chinese tea.

My ratings are pretty subjective. If it falls under 70, I may not take the time to post about it unless I had something specific to say. If it is 70-80 I like it, but I will probably not rebuy. Favorites are over 80 and up, but sometimes the less expensive or more easily obtainable version of a similar taste will win out for my cupboard space.

Usual teapot steeping method: 24 oz teapot, 3 perfect scoops of tea (4 1/2 actual tsp), freshly boiled water, 4 minutes. Lightly sweetened.

Usual mug steeping method: 15 oz mug, 1.5 perfect scoops of tea (just over 2 actual tsp), freshly boiled water, 4 minutes. Lightly sweetened.

Usual pan method: 1 1/2 cups water, 2 perfect tsp chai (3 actual tsp). Simmer for 3 minutes. Add 2/3 cup skim milk. Simmer for 2 more minutes. Strain and sweeten.

Usual pitcher method:
5 or 6 Perfect Spoons of tea (this means about 7-9 actual tsp), freshly boiled water, brewed essentially double-strong in my 24 oz teapot for 4 minutes. Fill my Fiestaware Disc pitcher (about 60 oz.) halfway with ice. Add brewed double-strong tea to the pitcher. Stir it a little and enjoy. No additions.

(*SRP is my Sample/Stash Reduction Plan starting on April 12, 2012. I got so far, but just decided it was too fussy to keep track.)