Still not qualified to rate this one yet. I brewed up a nice strong cup of this baby today…to mix with rum, lemon juice, and honey. I’m sick sick sick; having caught a cold the Thursday before last, getting the flu last Monday, having my cold worsen this past Thursday, study and take my pediatrics final (Friday night, and Saturday morning respectively), then have the cold get even worse (somehow) last night. So, it was definitely time for a hot toddy today.
My regular 12 oz. cup of tea made with two big teaspoons of this gunpowder,
about an ounce and a half of rum, a squirt of lemon juice (a slice of lemon is best), and a tablespoon of local honey. Yum. Soothes the throat.
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First and foremost, I’m a Mommy to my one-and-only daughter. After that, I’m a full-time student-nurse working on degree number two. Then, I’m a wife, a voracious reader, and a newly minted lover of loose-tea.
All my life I’ve enjoyed herbal teas, but am ready and willing to explore other flavors and concepts.
Being a full-time mom and student, the ritual of brewing and enjoying the subtlety of tea is extremely appealing.
I tend to like strong teas: original chais (not boring “masala chai”) are a big deal for me, and I’m hunting for new ones that can accompany my breakfast. I love EGs, especially EGCs, and I hope to find the perfect one some day. Not a huge fan of tisanes or overly fruity teas. I’m starting to love greens and whites, but only if they’re generous enough in the flavor department: no wimps. I’ve got to say, though, I really do not understand pu-erh (yet?).
80-100
Outta the park: delicious, amazing, a cupboard staple.
65-79
Good tea: not a staple, but would brew and/or buy again if in the mood.
50-64
Fair to good: nothing wrong with the tea, but not particularly interesting or not flavored highly enough.
25-49
Not good: can probably finish the cup, but may not brew again.
0-24
Down the drain.
Location
Upstate, NY
