denisend

denisend drank Russian Caravan by Capital Teas

I’ve had a smoky russian tea before, and didn’t like it, but after hearing about trying it with jam, I was curious. When we stopped in Capital Teas we did get a chance to talk to a lady originally from Russia and she recommended that we try raspberry and black currant in the tea.

So. I’ve been nervous about trying it, since I’ve tried it before and didn’t like it, but this morning I blithely told my husband to pick whatever he wanted. That’s what he picked.

Well, he seems to like it (but he put a LOT of jam in his cup – about 6 to 8 oz of tea and 2 heaping spoons of jam).

I took one sip and gagged. It’s a unique flavor. The jam mellows the smoke, but the smoke is still there and I don’t like the smoke and fruit flavors at the same time. It’s just too weird for me.

Anyway, I tried it!

2010-05-22 13:35:07 -0400

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Stephanie 2010-05-22 15:02:38 -0400

Interesting about the jam in tea—I read about that on Samovar’s description. I’m curious about it too. Thanks for documenting your experience!

LiberTEAS 2010-05-22 15:05:05 -0400

denisend: I’m sorry that this tea didn’t work for you, but, in a small way I’m glad to read that someone else has a problem with the smoky teas too. I don’t mind just a little bit of smoke, in fact, it adds to the character of the tea a bit, but too much is just TOO much… I feel like a minority here on Steepster though. LOL

Angrboda 2010-05-22 15:14:50 -0400

I wouldn’t feel bad about not liking it if I were you. If you don’t care much for smoke in teas, I don’t think any amount of jam could save it for you.

Rabs 2010-05-22 19:52:32 -0400

I’m super-proud that you gave it a try!!! :) But sorry that it was still an icky experience :(

denisend 2010-05-23 00:37:36 -0400

It’s okay, I lived! Thanks for the condolences! :-)

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