This is the new one, as of Oct 2015.
I really like the steeping instructions on the bags (thank you!) but I think it’s interesting how they all recommend 1 tsp per 12 oz, instead of the more typical 1 tsp per 6-8 oz. I usually use 2 scant tsp per 12 oz, and 2 full tsp per 16 oz. Silk Road in Victoria takes everything even further and recommends 1 tsp per 16 oz. Which is honestly not enough. I mean, I suppose it’s more hydrating, but there’s not enough caffeine!
Anyways. This tea. I think I had it before, and it was just OK. The base tea was never my favourite, but I have to say that the new base is really quite nice. A little lighter than my go-to CTC or Assam, but quite nice.
Opening the bag, it smells sweet and cakey. Steeped, it smells… I’m not really sure. Definitely tea. Sweetness which must be the caramel. A little spice I think? I just ate a peanut butter cookie so my sense of taste is feeling really weird. Sorry.
Anyways, I’m glad I got this one. If it was a favourite, it’s definitely worth checking out again. If you were kinda meh about it the first time, the base is better. I’m not sure it’s my favourite flavour, but I’m glad I grabbed a sample pack. :)
(1.5-2 tsp in 12 oz for 3 min at 195F.)
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I made a 52Teas order yesterday and can’t wait. This one wasn’t part of it, though.
aaaaaah damnit lol i adored this one when it was out..
I’ll send it to you, Sil. :) It’s just a sampler, but it’ll give you an idea. I’m hoping to get through some sampling this week so I can send stuff out. You and Christina both need parcels! ;)
I want more of this one so badly!! I feel like a puppy whining for a treat, when there aren’t any left! (curse you Cdn $)
Ugh I know. Our dollar is SO bad right now it makes me sad.
better than it was there for a bit..up to 77 cents. it was down at 75
My parents have investment property in Florida. I’m so very tempted to ask if I can use their card to buy some tea :/
I made a 52Teas order yesterday and can’t wait. This one wasn’t part of it, though.
aaaaaah damnit lol i adored this one when it was out..
I’ll send it to you, Sil. :) It’s just a sampler, but it’ll give you an idea. I’m hoping to get through some sampling this week so I can send stuff out. You and Christina both need parcels! ;)
I want more of this one so badly!! I feel like a puppy whining for a treat, when there aren’t any left! (curse you Cdn $)
Ugh I know. Our dollar is SO bad right now it makes me sad.
better than it was there for a bit..up to 77 cents. it was down at 75
My parents have investment property in Florida. I’m so very tempted to ask if I can use their card to buy some tea :/