chrine

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Dragonwell from Andrews & Dunham Damn Fine Tea

chrine drank Dragonwell by Andrews & Dunham Damn Fine Tea

Last night, I had a second and third brewing from my Dragonwell leaves. They were both as tasty and enjoyable as the first, if not better. I think I could have gotten more brewings but it was quite late and I needed to get to bed.

2nd brewing: 5 min
3rd brewing: 7 min 30 sec

2009-12-17 15:08:01 -0500

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Cofftea 2009-12-17 15:11:32 -0500

You didn’t save the leaves for this morning?

chrine 2009-12-17 15:50:45 -0500

I’m not sure I’m comfortable leaving tea leaves out on the counter over night. Refrigerating does not seem like the right thing to do either. So I drink what I can during the course of an afternoon or morning. Cofftea, I think you should some of this tea and see how many steepings you get from the leaves. You are the multiple steepings master!

Fred 2009-12-17 21:35:48 -0500

I agree with you about leaving the leaves overnight chrine. Wet leaves get moldy very quickly so I only use them for my initial steepings and if sitting around for more than a few hours they are thrown out.

Cofftea 2009-12-17 22:50:06 -0500

@chrine- I definitely would, but I have absolutely no storage room left. As far as multiple steepings, I’ve never had a problem leaving them out (I NEVER refrigerate). I’ve even left dragon well and needle teas out for 2 nites due to them refusing to die.

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I’m a 28 year old pharmacist. I live with my husband and our two cats, Bin and Sakai. I love tea, coffee, reading, and learning.

I’ve drank tea all my life but recently my close friend Spautz became an educated tea drinker and started educating me. Since then I’ve tried white teas and oolong and learned that I love rooibos.

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