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This is fine stuff. Cocoa plus oolong, which grows oolonger as the cup cools.

Boston Tea continues to impress with its reliable and adequate line of bagged teas. Quick, unpretentious, easy steepers, all of them. This EB is bright and crisp and brassy; not much going on in the bass line, but that makes stopping for milk unnecessary. A good morning grab-n-go.

Half a tumbler left. I shall revel in its adaquacity. (Thank you, News Radio, for one of my favorite unwords ever.)

Downed a cup and a half before breaking down and actually peeking at the ingredients I couldn’t identify…odd that I’m not overfond of rose, jasmine, or bergamot individually, but together and with a light touch, they combine to make a properly civilized and elegant cuppa.

Anne Perry, one of my new favorite authors (she’s been around a while), writes a Victorian mystery series about detective Thomas Pitt, who married above his station. His wife, Charlotte, relies on her proper society connections and adventurous Aunt Vespasia to assist Thomas in infiltrating the ugly underbelly of the London uppercrust. I would proudly pour up a pot of this for either of the ladies.

Spending the morning with TOL, an old friend that is consistently sweet and faithful. This one might make it to the elusive “if you only had ten teas” list. Creamy, fruity, easy to steep.

Last of the packet. If you’re aching for something spring-y and perky to shake up tastebuds that have been dulled by too many mornings of heavy builders tea, this is.

Two thumbfuls dried coconut, a fat pinch of lemongrass, a nubblin’ of cacao nibs. This could work. Not beachy tropical, just sweet and mildly sunshiny.

Hey, this is nice! Peach flavor is spot on without being cloying. No dairy additives handy, but a little half-and-half would turn this into pie with whipped cream. Double-bagging not necessary.