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My morning tea…..

I like this tea, and it could easily replace my English Breakfast….until I order again! ;) A good basic China black tea at a great price.

I have to admit I am a little concerned at the issues faced by Canadian customers when ordering….. It is a shame, because I feel Harney has lots to offer, and we get stellar service with domestic shipping. I hope they can get their act together. I am not sure why international shipping goes out so much slower than domestic, or why those emails inquiring about international parcels seem to be ignored. They need to streamline their process, or be completely up front concerning international package turnaround (like do international packages only go out once a week?). They are in a global economy, and need to adapt.

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Angrboda

cough Tan Yang Te Ji from Teaspring cough I’ve never had H&S’ version, but the aforementioned is a very very good representation of the type.

I’ve been following the exchange of complaints about H&S international customer service levels on the other post, and I have to say I’m totally backing you on that one. I used to be sorry that this was a company out of my reach as they have a number of things I’d have liked to try, but after reading that, I’m thinking I’m probably not missing out on anything. Awful customer service can ruin the best of products. The extra amount of time it takes to deliver internationally should be because the actual shipping distance is longer, not because it gets second priority to non-international orders.

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Angrboda

cough Tan Yang Te Ji from Teaspring cough I’ve never had H&S’ version, but the aforementioned is a very very good representation of the type.

I’ve been following the exchange of complaints about H&S international customer service levels on the other post, and I have to say I’m totally backing you on that one. I used to be sorry that this was a company out of my reach as they have a number of things I’d have liked to try, but after reading that, I’m thinking I’m probably not missing out on anything. Awful customer service can ruin the best of products. The extra amount of time it takes to deliver internationally should be because the actual shipping distance is longer, not because it gets second priority to non-international orders.

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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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