Ugh, this one isn’t even listed on the document they have provided on their Facebook page, and I’m not even sure if they had a description of it on the poster in the store, as I recall that the sample vial had the name hand-written on it, indicating that it’s newer or at least not regularly offered. Next time I go back, I’ll check and if there’s any info, I’ll edit the information.
I ordered this last time I was there, and it was a miss. I don’t even know what was in here, but I do recall getting mostly clove, followed by cinnamon. Maybe a touch of nutmeg in the far background? Because of their stupid French press system which I’ve whined about in the past, it gets rather bitter while you’re drinking it there. The second round was rather flavourless already. Both the base and the spices were rather weak. I asked for some 2% milk on the side, and all that did was drown out the little flavour that there was even more.
Actually, to be honest, drinking tea in store is a bit of a ripoff. A small French press of tea ends up costing nearly $5. Sure you get free water refills, but it’s still expensive for what you get. Even if you drink 2-3 pots worth, their French press setup means that your first pot is usually astringent and bitter—and the flavouring is drowned out as a result—whereas the subsequent pots are weak. Sigh. I’d honestly rather just spent that money on a brilliant chai at Remedy, or for a couple bucks less, could get a cup of loose tea at Remedy, where they have a great selection of teas like Sloane, Løv, Den’s, Kusmi, etc (far too many to remember!).
Unfortunately, one of my friends only ever wants to hang out here, and when I suggested Remedy (or something else, because of course I wouldn’t expect people to want to only ever go there either, lest that would make me a hypocrite), she said she didn’t like it because it’s always so busy and noisier than Steeps. She also only ever orders the same tea from Steeps all over and over again, and is there so often (almost every single day, according to an employee) that they already know as soon as she walks in, which tea she wants. I mean, that’s her choice and all, we all have different tastes, but it’s making me spend money on tea that not even that great, you know?
I mean, for the price that they charge for bitter leaves, I’d sooner just spend an extra few dollars and buy a tin of whatever tea that I can steep at home properly and also get 20+ more cups.
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That is annoying. Is the tea your friend drinks good at least?
Not really, at least, I can’t see most people here liking it. It’s another one not listed, but it’s basically a vaguely sweet rooibos. I had it and wasn’t impressed. I need to speak up more and not always let my friends have their way, I guess. Sigh.
Its hard though. I am very adventurous when it comes to food and living in Toronto there are a bunch of great restaurants around meanwhile because of one annoying person, my friends and I almost always end up at this overpriced grill called Milestones. I swear I die a little each time we go there because there is such great stuff out there but this girl isn’t willing to try. Some people get comfortable and its hard to change their mind.
If there are a bunch of you who want to try other places though, you should all band together and just say so? Like, one person shouldn’t have their way all. the. freaking. time. We have Milestones here too but I’ve never gone because of the expense, and because there are so many other places I’d rather go to or try. That’s really to bad. I wish you and your other friends would be like “Whatever, we’re trying X since Milestones is getting old. You’re more than welcome to come.”
Put the leaf on the top of the filter instead of in the bottom. You can then drain the leaves and keep them out of the left over water.
That makes a thousand times more sense but they prepare it for you and won’t let you do it. Maybe I can ask next time.
Trust me, we have tried but then she complains so everyone basically decided it was easier to cave to her. My friends have started exploring a little bit now because I started going out with other people and they keep telling me how good the food looks. Of course, they start branching out as soon as I went on a diet lol.
That is annoying. Is the tea your friend drinks good at least?
Not really, at least, I can’t see most people here liking it. It’s another one not listed, but it’s basically a vaguely sweet rooibos. I had it and wasn’t impressed. I need to speak up more and not always let my friends have their way, I guess. Sigh.
Its hard though. I am very adventurous when it comes to food and living in Toronto there are a bunch of great restaurants around meanwhile because of one annoying person, my friends and I almost always end up at this overpriced grill called Milestones. I swear I die a little each time we go there because there is such great stuff out there but this girl isn’t willing to try. Some people get comfortable and its hard to change their mind.
If there are a bunch of you who want to try other places though, you should all band together and just say so? Like, one person shouldn’t have their way all. the. freaking. time. We have Milestones here too but I’ve never gone because of the expense, and because there are so many other places I’d rather go to or try. That’s really to bad. I wish you and your other friends would be like “Whatever, we’re trying X since Milestones is getting old. You’re more than welcome to come.”
Put the leaf on the top of the filter instead of in the bottom. You can then drain the leaves and keep them out of the left over water.
That makes a thousand times more sense but they prepare it for you and won’t let you do it. Maybe I can ask next time.
Trust me, we have tried but then she complains so everyone basically decided it was easier to cave to her. My friends have started exploring a little bit now because I started going out with other people and they keep telling me how good the food looks. Of course, they start branching out as soon as I went on a diet lol.