I’ve been drinking tea and reading peoples reviews lately, but haven’t felt much like writing. It all started when the little bean grabbed my steeping tea and got a ridiculously bad burn on her belly that required medical care. Dampered my spirits on tea for a little while. Or at least my total obsession with it. Anyway, as with all things in life, moderation is key. So I’m back at it, but this time, in moderation.
I was super excited to receive my spring harvest of Laoshan Black as many steepsterites seemed to prefer last years spring harvest to the fall harvest (which I loved). Alas, I do believe I’m a fall harvest gal. This didn’t brew up nearly as dark and strong flavored as the previous batch. The chocolatey notes and roasty notes seem much more subdued. There’s a tad more maltiness to it, like whoppers malt, not beer malt. Still good, but I’m not nearly as in love with it. Good thing I have a few cups left of my fall harvest. I’ll save that for a special occasion. Changing my rating accordingly.
On the plus side, I ordered one of those test tube steepers. I absolutely love it and it will help me make smaller cups of tea instead of mugs. But I would buy a 16oz one if it was available! It is so darn cute.
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oh no! i hope she’s 100% ok! really nice to see you back though, have missed ya! :)
Ouch!
When my son Leif was 2 we were at the Dr. office & someone left their hot coffee sitting on the side table, & just like that he grabbed & spilled it, getting severe burns on both wrists. Weeks of bandages, horrible silver cream, & lots of trauma (for him & me both). It’s amazing how quickly they can grab hot things. I did the same when I was young, burning the inside of my left arm, & my older brother has keloid scars all over his neck & chest from spilling a hot cup of coffee on himself, at about the same age. I’m so sorry to hear that your little one got burned, & hopefully she’ll heal quickly.
Regarding the test tube steeper, I bought one too! I’ve decided that will be the steeper for my green teas from now on. It’s so cute, so nice to be able to watch the leaf unfold, & just the right size too, although in my mind it would be a little bigger than that, lol.
Poor little bean! Was wondering about you!!
Ouch poor little bean.
Hope your little lady is doing ok!! What a scare that must have been :(
oh no! i hope she’s 100% ok! really nice to see you back though, have missed ya! :)
Ouch!
When my son Leif was 2 we were at the Dr. office & someone left their hot coffee sitting on the side table, & just like that he grabbed & spilled it, getting severe burns on both wrists. Weeks of bandages, horrible silver cream, & lots of trauma (for him & me both). It’s amazing how quickly they can grab hot things. I did the same when I was young, burning the inside of my left arm, & my older brother has keloid scars all over his neck & chest from spilling a hot cup of coffee on himself, at about the same age. I’m so sorry to hear that your little one got burned, & hopefully she’ll heal quickly.
Regarding the test tube steeper, I bought one too! I’ve decided that will be the steeper for my green teas from now on. It’s so cute, so nice to be able to watch the leaf unfold, & just the right size too, although in my mind it would be a little bigger than that, lol.
Poor little bean! Was wondering about you!!
Ouch poor little bean.
Hope your little lady is doing ok!! What a scare that must have been :(