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Lindsay drank Rise and Chai by The Tea Spot

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Got this in a Tearunners box. The Tea Spot seems to enjoy using a blend of black and puer as a base for a few of their blends, which I’m guessing might be controversial but personally I’m a fan. They also don’t use any flavouring in this blend, just actual spices, so the spiciness is quite light and you can really taste the base teas. I actually quite like the balance of flavours, even though it’s quite different from what I would consider a typical chai bland. The turmeric really adds to the earthiness.

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200 °F / 93 °C 8 min or more 1 tsp 10 OZ / 300 ML

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Well it has been over a year and everyone I know thinks my tea obsession is a bit out of hand, so… I guess I’m not a total newbie anymore. :)

I’m drinking a lot more pure tea these days, though I still love a good flavoured blend too. Current favourites: Chinese and Taiwanese blacks, fresh Chinese greens, oolongs both green and roasted, sheng puer.

I really love companies that buy directly from tea farmers, and have an emphasis on quality and sustainability. Favourites: Verdant, Whispering Pines, Eco Cha, White 2 Tea. I live in a small town in the middle of nowhere, so I buy almost all my tea online.

For hot tea, I’m usually brewing in either a 100ml gaiwan, or a 10oz mug with a steeping basket. For cold tea, I cold brew overnight in 500ml mason jars.

My cupboard on Steepster doesn’t include small samples, just the ones I have at least 15g of. So if you see something you’re interested in, I probably have enough to share. :)

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Prince Edward County, Ontario, Canada

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