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drank Creamy Eggnog by Butiki Teas
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Another one I have neglected, and another one I brought to work today. It’s my second cup of the morning, and I’m sticking with a broadly “Christmas” theme. As per the recommended parameters, I used 2 tsp of leaf, and gave it 4 minutes in water cooled to around 180 degrees. Measuring out the wiry Mao Feng leaves was a challenge, but I was mollified by the sweet, creamy scent coming off the dry leaf. I knew it would be worth persisting, and I was right.

As with Potato Pancakes & Applesauce, the Mao Feng base is simply perfect here. It’s smooth and mild, with just a tiny bit of vegetal flavour poking through. Mostly, this one is all about the cream. Very smooth, vanilla cream, with just a tiny dusting of cinnamon. It’s slightly eggy, and in some ways it’s making me think of freshly-made custard (of the kind I’d use in an ice cream base). It’s not thick enough, of course, but it’s that kind of flavour. Cream, egg, sugar, vanilla pod.

I made this cup without any additions, but I may try a little crystal sugar in my next one just to see what that does. It’s not Christmas yet (it’s still November, for one), but this is a lovely tea to sip on a cold winter morning. Today is definitely one of those!

Preparation
180 °F / 82 °C 4 min, 0 sec 2 tsp

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Hi :) I’m Sarah, and I live in Norfolk in the UK. My tea obsession began when a friend introduced me to Teapigs a good few years ago now. Since then, I’ve been insatiable. Steepster introduced me to a world of tea I never knew existed, and my goal is now to TRY ALL THE TEAS. Or most of them, anyway.

I still have a deep rooted (and probably life-long) preference for black tea. My all-time favourite is Assam, but Ceylon and Darjeeling also occupy a place in my heart. Flavoured black tea can be a beautiful thing, and I like a good chai latte in the winter.

I also drink a lot of rooibos/honeybush tea, particularly on an evening. Sometimes they’re the best dessert replacements, too. White teas are a staple in summer — their lightness and delicate nature is something I can always appreciate on a hot day.

I’m still warming up to green teas and oolongs. I don’t think they’ll ever be my favourites, with a few rare exceptions, but I don’t hate them anymore. My experience of these teas is still very much a work-in-progress. I’m also beginning to explore pu’erh, both ripened and raw. That’s my latest challenge!

I’m still searching for the perfect fruit tea. One without hibiscus. That actually tastes of fruit.

You’ve probably had enough of me now, so I’m going to shut up. Needless to say, though, I really love tea. Long may the journey continue!

My rating system:

91-100: The Holy Grail. Flawless teas I will never forget.

81-90: Outstanding. Pretty much perfection, and happiness in a cup.

71-80: Amazing. A tea to savour, and one I’ll keep coming back to.

61-70: Very good. The majority of things are as they should be. A pleasing cup.

51-60: Good. Not outstanding, but has merit.

41-50: Average. It’s not horrible, but I’ve definitely had better. There’s probably still something about it I’m not keen on.

31-40: Almost enjoyable, but something about it is not for me.

11-30: Pretty bad. It probably makes me screw my face up when I take a sip, but it’s not completely undrinkable.

0-10: Ugh. No. Never again. To me, undrinkable.

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