Finally a chance to sit down and enjoy a cup of tea! I feel like I’ve been on my feet most of today. The dry leaves smell amazing — almost fruity, like citrus. The tea when brewing smells grassy and vegetal. Totally different!
I’m enjoying today’s tea with Japanese rice candies — the kind wrapped in rice paper that come with a sticker. My students love the stickers and the candy is addictive — win win! The sweetness also pairs well with green teas.
Oops, I accidentally oversteeped. Just a little bit, though. The tea is a lovely champagne color. It is a little bitter — this may be my “user error” in oversteeping. Sorry, tea!
I don’t think I care for this one, but perhaps I just need to try steeping it for less time. I will try this with the rest of my sample.
I used to love those rice candies, paper & all!
They are delish! And only $1 a box at my local Daiso. Love!