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AmazonV drank Thé des Cigales by Dammann Freres

Steep Information:
Amount: 3 tsp
Water: 22 oz filtered, boiling
Tool: Cast Iron Teapot with Mesh basket strainer in cup
Steep Time: a little over 4 minutes
Served: Hot

Tasting Notes:
Dry Leaf Smell: orange, fig
Steeped Tea Smell: black tea
Flavor: smooth black tea
Body: Medium
Aftertaste: none
Liquor: translucent brown

I really didn’t get any of the flavors listed strongly in the scent or the flavor. I think perhaps a longer steep or more leaves are in order.

As it is I find it a smooth black tea, nothing special.

Post-Steep Additives: none

images: http://amazonv.blogspot.com/2010/04/dammann-freres-loose-leaf-black-tea-des.html

2010-04-17 22:57:16 -0400

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__Morgana__ 2010-04-17 23:25:45 -0400

Can’t wait to try this.

AmazonV 2010-04-17 23:52:49 -0400

i can’t wait to see if you figure out the magic numbers, apparently 1tsp/8oz @ 4 min isn’t it (although it is a nice smooth tea) i want figs!

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I love caffeine! I prefer tea to coffee. I prefer my flavors to be in your face, not subtle. I plan to use this blog to keep track of the teas I have tried.

I get my daily dose of caffeine from Starbucks (Grande soy no water chai latte).

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0-25=Bleh! not again if it were free
25-50=Acceptable, if it were free or there were limited other tea options
50-75=I might purchase this tea from time to time, or select it while out
75-100=A staple in our cupboard from now on, I will purchase and keep purchasing