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Russian Caravan from Great Wall Tea Company

AJ drank Russian Caravan by Great Wall Tea Company

Was gifted a sample. It’s nice. It’s not AnD’s, but it’s likeable; I might have to pick some up after I run out. There’s hints of Keemun in amongst the smoked teas—which aren’t very strong, but they mesh well.

2011-01-23 13:58:34 -0500

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Daniel McCash 2011-01-23 14:50:49 -0500

yer freakin welcome ;)

Daniel McCash 2011-01-23 14:53:06 -0500

Smokey is a unique level of flavor for teas, but too unique for mornings. I’d prefer Russian Caravan for an evening tea much more than as an early or afternoon drink. —this is just taste preference though…

AJ 2011-01-23 15:26:14 -0500

Thank you.

I like smoky teas in the morning; I enjoy them any time of day, truly, but I think they provide a unique pickmeup (since caffeine doesn’t do that for me).

I should come down to the Wall today, before work. If I leave RIGHT now, I could hang out for two hours. I could return Watchmen to the library while I’m down there.

Daniel McCash 2011-01-23 16:20:54 -0500

oh yeah, I’m lending you that movie right? Totes. I’m not working today, but I’ll swing by to drop off your package and perhaps bump into you :D

AJ 2011-01-23 18:57:32 -0500

Didn’t end up going. Some time this week, though.

Daniel McCash 2011-01-23 19:41:45 -0500

i left it there for you. If I’m not behind the bench, just shout out my name and the disc will appear.

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I change icons often, apologies. On that note, they are usually Doctor Who related (so no, that is not me pictured in the icon, it is most likely one of the Doctors).

A tea-drinking transgendered Canadian, currently in the third year of college, majoring in geology (yes, “rocks and things”). I take most of my tea made straight into a mug, although occasionally if I’m not in a hurry (this isn’t often), I’ll have time to sit down with a pot. It’s the highlight of a good day if I have time for a pot.

My notes and reviews will often sound dis-jointed, repetitive and confused, as usually I don’t work on them as a whole, but rather add notes as I sip without rereading what I’ve already typed.

On most occasions I won’t take my tea with anything (I reserve milk for chai). Occasionally agave nectar if I want to test to see if it’ll smooth it out. Chais I will make with either the nectar or honey. Although on occasion I will sweeten unflavoured blacks the Russian way—with jam or jelly. Occasionally I will take it instead with a slice of a citrus fruit. Normally orange, occasionally lemon if I have any on hand.

When I was a kid, I used to experiment by ripping open bags of Tetley’s and stuffing in extra ingredients.

I prefer Earl Grey, and a good friend of mine (who considers himself a great tea enthusiast) hates me because of it. I cannot explain his irrational hatred of bergamot.

Also, I am a Doctor Who fanatic. As one may have noticed by my icons. For the record, my favourite Doctor is number three, Jon Pertwee.

“But you should never turn down tea, when it’s offered. It’s impolite, and impoliteness is how wars start.” ~Eighth Doctor, Paul McGann