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drank Earl Grey Reserve by Tavalon Tea
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Well the maté wasn’t as helpful as I would have liked, and I’m still feeling really sluggish. I have to lecture today, though, so I have to find some energy somewhere. I thought a nice, brisk Earl might give me the kick in the pants I need. I’ve always liked this tea a lot but I don’t turn to it all that often because I’m always trying something new and complicated. This definitely qualifies as a “brisk” Earl Grey… the bergamot is really bright and almost sharp, but it’s not bitter or astringent. A pretty good choice to get me going, I think.

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Boiling 3 min, 0 sec
Roughage

I hope it gave you the kickstart you needed. I could have done with some today too. I think my students thought I was still asleep! :)

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Roughage

I hope it gave you the kickstart you needed. I could have done with some today too. I think my students thought I was still asleep! :)

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I am tea obsessed, with the stash to match. I tend to really enjoy green oolongs, Chinese blacks, and flavored teas with high quality bases, especially florals, bergamot-based teas, and chocolate teas.

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