Yup. This is still amazingly good. Deeply malty and caramely.
Having recently taken a thermometer into work to see what the actual water temp is out of the dedicated line and the coffee maker spigot, I was shocked to find how off I have been in my estimation. It is actually only about 160F. I’m amazed any of my blacks that I love turned out okay with temps this low! But… knowing this, I now give the cup a bump in the microwave before steeping till it’s bubbling.
This tea was good at work before, now it’s just as amazing as it is at home. And other teas I’ve been retrying at work have definitely improved. I’ve been switching between this, Single Origin’s Kenya Kaporet, Harney & Sons’ Indian Nimbu & Golden Blend (which was tons better at a higher temperature), and the no-name golden yunnan from Chinatown.
I haven’t been posting much since I’m just drinking down my collection and not really trying anything new. It hurts my heart because I really, really want to order two of the new Harney teas from China and my TeaVivre sale order has to be my only purchase for this month. I do get on and read reviews and discussions, though. :)
Plus, work has been nuts. It sucks since I am busier than a one-armed paper hanger for the next two months but after September, I have no idea what I’ll have to keep me occupied! I’m also working on something that could turn out to be super neat if it all turns out like I hope. I can’t say anything yet… but I am positive you folks will like it. Stay tuned. :p
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I’m intrigued ;-)
Nicole, What steeping parameters, {tsp. (g) / oz. / temp. / rinse? / min.}, did you use for such excellent results? I see you mentioned 205*F & 3 min. in your previous note. Thanks!
I used about 1.5 teaspoons in 10 ounces of water about 200-205F I’d guess (no thermometer at work any more but I could hold the cup for about 15 seconds before my hands got too hot and while the water wasn’t bubbly, the infuser & tea caused a brief bubble storm when I put them in) for about 2.5-3 minutes no rinse and it was filtered but not spring water.
Thanks! I’ll have to try it.
I’m intrigued ;-)
Nicole, What steeping parameters, {tsp. (g) / oz. / temp. / rinse? / min.}, did you use for such excellent results? I see you mentioned 205*F & 3 min. in your previous note. Thanks!
I used about 1.5 teaspoons in 10 ounces of water about 200-205F I’d guess (no thermometer at work any more but I could hold the cup for about 15 seconds before my hands got too hot and while the water wasn’t bubbly, the infuser & tea caused a brief bubble storm when I put them in) for about 2.5-3 minutes no rinse and it was filtered but not spring water.
Thanks! I’ll have to try it.