The Republic of Tea

C’mon get happy!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LOiKa51ll-k

drinking a double dose of Get Happy for a much needed attitude adjustment!

wanted a different rooibos for a change. This is sweet and bright, a bit like hard candy in a cup.

wanted something lemony to go with my rosemary olive oil bagel with smoked salmon cream cheese. Made a double mug (2 bags in 12 oz)

A light, cheerful morning cup that looks, tastes, and feels like sunshine. Bring on the Spring!

in other news, I think my Copco eco-first acadia mug just arrived (it’s the one that looks like a take-out cup). I’ll have to try it out and review later this week. Of course it would arrive after my morning cuppa is already drained. Guess I’ll just have to make more tea!

double batch – 2 bags in 12oz water

Have a sore throat and am in a bad mood so hopefully it will help both. I like the tea better now that I know what to expect, but still sad that I taste much more lemon than peach.

lovely bright peach & lemon scent from the bag – smells like lemon drops or other sugary candy. Lemon smell seems slightly more medicinal as it begins to steep in 6 oz water for 6 min.

Color: golden yellow-orange
Flavor: honestly, it tastes like medicinal lemon to me (cough drop or theraflu)
Added: 1 tsp sugar, which cut some of the medicinal taste, but is now almost too sweet. forgot it was only 6 oz water – 1/2 tsp or less sugar next time!

Verdict: undecided. It has a cheerful sunny color and upbeat flavor, but I am concerned about the medicinal taste. I really hoped to be blown away. Where’s the peach??? Will hold off rating for now…

Maybe I got a bad batch, but yuck!
teabags smelt horrible..but went ahead and brewed. BIG mistake, the smell almost was too much for me, but I did manage a sip before I emptied my pot apologizing all the while for making such a horrible tea in her.

last one sniff

16 oz hot spigot water, 1 teabag, let sit in there 5+ minutes
weak, watery
next time 2 bags

12oz hot water spigot, reminds me of the holidays

Steep Information:
Amount: 1 teabag 6 ounces / 2 teabag 12 ounces
Additives: none
Water: filtered boiling
Steep Time: a little over 2 minutes
Served: Hot

Tasting Notes:
Dry Leaf Smell: cinnamon, clove
Steeped Tea Smell: spices, tea, orange, apple (not sure where the orange is coming from)
Flavor: citrus spice and tea, smooth and mellow (not sure where the citrus is coming from)
Body: Medium
Aftertaste: spice
Liquor: translucent dark brown

If you are expecting a spicy chai you will be disappointed. I have had this tea in the past however and find it a nice smooth flavored black tea.

I also enjoy this tea with a bit of honey and milk as it’s flavor is strong enough to stand up to that without being lost.

Post-Steep Additives: none
images: http://amazonv.blogspot.com/2010/02/republic-of-tea-teabag-black-tea.html