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Blackberry from Adagio Teas
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Giving this another shot (although, I haven’t logged it before for some reason…bad Steepsterite!). It’s simply not tart, it’s just bitter. And for a flavored black, especially one named for a fruit, one has greater aspirations. I’ll drink this pot and update if the liquid nearer to the leaves brings some tartness (didn’t mix well post-infuse…which reminds me… new teapot! 34 ounce version of this: http://www.amazon.com/Bodum-17-Ounce-Glass-Stainless-Steel-Filter/dp/B000MWG4CY …love the spout).

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Angrboda
Angrboda 2010-01-13 14:52:42 -0500

that’s a cute pot! I assume the infuser bit can be taken out, but does the lid still fit properly if you do that?

Mike
Mike 2010-01-13 14:55:59 -0500

Unfortunately no, lid doesn’t sit well if you take it out the infuser, so it lacks that flexibility. But! I just leave the infuser in and push down the plunger (it has a really tight seal at the bottom of the casket, which is what I was looking for…old one started to leak), works well enough for me. Well constructed, easy on the eyes ;)

Angrboda
Angrboda 2010-01-13 15:27:05 -0500

Hmmm… Doesn’t sound like a good fit for me. I’ll keep looking then. I tend to prefer having my leaves loose in the pot, especially if it’s a larger leaf-size. (Also one’s boyfriend might also choose to comment on the fact that *cough*ten*cough* pots seem to be enough for most other people)

Bethany
Bethany 2010-01-13 15:58:21 -0500

@Angrboda Bodum makes a very similar pot with a removable plastic filter that I use daily. The plastic has started to get a bit stained after several months’ use, but it works well for me.

@Mike I completely agree with you about this tea. It is one of the most bitter teas I’ve ever tasted, which is unfortunate because I love blackberries.

Bethany
Bethany 2010-01-13 15:59:43 -0500

@Angrboda I found the pot I have – it’s the Bodum Assam.

Angrboda
Angrboda 2010-01-13 16:03:34 -0500

Cool Bethany. I’ll add that to my birthday wishlist. :)

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