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drank Award Winning Yun Nan Dian Hong Black Tea – Golden Tip by Teavivre
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Tea of the morning…..

Why is the week of daylight savings so hard? I just can’t seem to adjust as quickly as I used to. And it is only an hour. I am so hoping I am not alone in this.

Anyway, I finally made it to Saturday. This is the kind of day where I can pick a tea that I will resteep. This one is a perfect choice. Always very good and special. Cocoa notes, caramelized sweet potato notes, heavy mouthfeel. Resteep is usually spectaular, too.

I used to reserve it for special days as I only had a small amount in my stash. That was until Teavivre had their Anniversary Sale over the summer and this was 30% off. Yeah, I bought a little. 500 grams. The way they package, that is 10 50g pouches. I love that I know it will be fresh when I am ready for a new pouch because of their awesome packing methods. I know some would not be comforted by having so much of one kind of tea in their possession, but for me it is perfect. My stash is settling around favorite teas. I have tasted enough of what is out there, that I am satisfied I have my favorites covered.

Usual teapot method.
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TeaBrat
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No, I was having a hard time too, felt tired all week!

Terri HarpLady
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I’m there with you both. Why do they even bother with a time change anyway?

tea-sipper
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Oh I could never settle on favorites.. I would think there was a really great tea I was missing that I hadn’t tried yet!

SimplyJenW
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See, Tea Sipper, that might be true, but I guess I am tired of ‘kissing frogs to find that prince’.

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TeaBrat
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No, I was having a hard time too, felt tired all week!

Terri HarpLady
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I’m there with you both. Why do they even bother with a time change anyway?

tea-sipper
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Oh I could never settle on favorites.. I would think there was a really great tea I was missing that I hadn’t tried yet!

SimplyJenW
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See, Tea Sipper, that might be true, but I guess I am tired of ‘kissing frogs to find that prince’.

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My motto: Drink the good tea!

Tea enthusiast, trying to keep up my cardio for the zombie apocalypse. I have come to accept that I am a western brewing black tea drinker as that is where my ‘tea heart’ lies. I started on loose leaf as a way to have my dessert and not suffer the caloric issues. Once I tried it, I was hooked.

I drink what I like, which is mostly China blacks, a few traditionally scented blacks and Earl Greys, plus a flavored tea here and there. I don’t mind spending a bit on premium varieties on occasion, but an expensive tea has to deliver. My favorite places to order are Harney & Sons and Upton Tea Imports. TeaVivre is great for Chinese tea.

My ratings are pretty subjective. If it falls under 70, I may not take the time to post about it unless I had something specific to say. If it is 70-80 I like it, but I will probably not rebuy. Favorites are over 80 and up, but sometimes the less expensive or more easily obtainable version of a similar taste will win out for my cupboard space.

Usual teapot steeping method: 24 oz teapot, 3 perfect scoops of tea (4 1/2 actual tsp), freshly boiled water, 4 minutes. Lightly sweetened.

Usual mug steeping method: 15 oz mug, 1.5 perfect scoops of tea (just over 2 actual tsp), freshly boiled water, 4 minutes. Lightly sweetened.

Usual pan method: 1 1/2 cups water, 2 perfect tsp chai (3 actual tsp). Simmer for 3 minutes. Add 2/3 cup skim milk. Simmer for 2 more minutes. Strain and sweeten.

Usual pitcher method:
5 or 6 Perfect Spoons of tea (this means about 7-9 actual tsp), freshly boiled water, brewed essentially double-strong in my 24 oz teapot for 4 minutes. Fill my Fiestaware Disc pitcher (about 60 oz.) halfway with ice. Add brewed double-strong tea to the pitcher. Stir it a little and enjoy. No additions.

(*SRP is my Sample/Stash Reduction Plan starting on April 12, 2012. I got so far, but just decided it was too fussy to keep track.)

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