So I used the last of my sample (which came in an adorable tiny square tin, by the way) this morning, and am sad to have tasted the last of it for what I think will be a while. I don’t know why art of tea’s shipping rates are particularly obnoxious, especially since I order tea from the states from other companies and don’t seem to encounter the same problem. Anyway, this is definitely one I’m going to want to restock. Make no mistake: this is a no-nonsense, bold breakfast tea that you could heartily drink while you’re in a bitchy mood, getting ready for a day of annoyance, or pretty much for any other reason. I know I’ve described the texture as being woody or apple-like, and that still holds true. There’s also a dryness about the tea that is very pleasing on the tongue and which also makes it easy to swallow. I may just end up biting the proverbial bullet and ordering a full tin of this, because it’s just very staple-worthy. I steeped it for the max recommendation of five minutes this morning, and dare I say that was as strong as I could handle it. Strong, but perfectly so. Any stronger and it just may, may have tipped slightly into bitterdom and we can’t have that, oh no we can’t.
Here’s a question for you guys. For teas that you identify are going to be staples in your cupboard, how much do you typically buy at a time to ensure regular, guilt-free usage?
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That would depend on how many staples you have or want to have, how often you want to drink this tea, how often you want to have to reorder. I think that answer would be different for everyone. Also keep in mind that something you LOVE today may not be your favorite 3 months from now. For me personally, 50-100g would be the MAX I would order of any tea, even if I love it.
All good points. I think I worry, too, because although I would like to drink some of my tea regularly, the fact that it’s pretty expensive can definitely get in the way of revery-day consumption.
That would depend on how many staples you have or want to have, how often you want to drink this tea, how often you want to have to reorder. I think that answer would be different for everyone. Also keep in mind that something you LOVE today may not be your favorite 3 months from now. For me personally, 50-100g would be the MAX I would order of any tea, even if I love it.
All good points. I think I worry, too, because although I would like to drink some of my tea regularly, the fact that it’s pretty expensive can definitely get in the way of revery-day consumption.