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drank Formosa Ruby #18 by Angelina's Teas
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This is a great morning. This is my tea. The leaves on this one were very big. It kind of looked like a long leaf Formosa oolong (usually I have the cheaper stuff that is in smaller leaf form). It does brew up with a complex mix of flavors even though the color is surprisingly light. This time, I kind of get chocolate with a slight hint of cinnamon. I will definitely rebrew. This tea was not even on my order at Angelina’s. I purchased something quite a bit less expensive that was out of stock, and the owner subbed this one for me. This guy knows how to handle this type of thing, so I know I will purchase there again at some point, and it will probably include more of this particular tea! He drew me in!

For breakfast, I made the famous cheese toast with mustard. What can I say, it was absolutely delish. I had Italian bread, a garlic flavored mustard from Trader Joe’s (my favorite mustard), and finely shredded sharp cheddar. Yum!
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JacquelineM
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All hail cheese toast and mustard! My fave mustard is from Trader Joe’s too!

Brittany
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You’re making my breakfast sound so boring!

ashmanra
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Fixing mine now! Eating late this morning…

gmathis
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I’m so peckish, even Velveeta on white bread is sounding good!

mpierce87
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I think I know what my afternoon snack will be….

Indigobloom
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mmmmmm. I dislike(d) mustard but I tried this and well, I think I like it now!

Indigobloom
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(err, the cheese mustard bread)

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JacquelineM
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All hail cheese toast and mustard! My fave mustard is from Trader Joe’s too!

Brittany
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You’re making my breakfast sound so boring!

ashmanra
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Fixing mine now! Eating late this morning…

gmathis
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I’m so peckish, even Velveeta on white bread is sounding good!

mpierce87
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I think I know what my afternoon snack will be….

Indigobloom
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mmmmmm. I dislike(d) mustard but I tried this and well, I think I like it now!

Indigobloom
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(err, the cheese mustard bread)

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My motto: Drink the good tea!

Tea enthusiast, trying to keep up my cardio for the zombie apocalypse. I have come to accept that I am a western brewing black tea drinker as that is where my ‘tea heart’ lies. I started on loose leaf as a way to have my dessert and not suffer the caloric issues. Once I tried it, I was hooked.

I drink what I like, which is mostly China blacks, a few traditionally scented blacks and Earl Greys, plus a flavored tea here and there. I don’t mind spending a bit on premium varieties on occasion, but an expensive tea has to deliver. My favorite places to order are Harney & Sons and Upton Tea Imports. TeaVivre is great for Chinese tea.

My ratings are pretty subjective. If it falls under 70, I may not take the time to post about it unless I had something specific to say. If it is 70-80 I like it, but I will probably not rebuy. Favorites are over 80 and up, but sometimes the less expensive or more easily obtainable version of a similar taste will win out for my cupboard space.

Usual teapot steeping method: 24 oz teapot, 3 perfect scoops of tea (4 1/2 actual tsp), freshly boiled water, 4 minutes. Lightly sweetened.

Usual mug steeping method: 15 oz mug, 1.5 perfect scoops of tea (just over 2 actual tsp), freshly boiled water, 4 minutes. Lightly sweetened.

Usual pan method: 1 1/2 cups water, 2 perfect tsp chai (3 actual tsp). Simmer for 3 minutes. Add 2/3 cup skim milk. Simmer for 2 more minutes. Strain and sweeten.

Usual pitcher method:
5 or 6 Perfect Spoons of tea (this means about 7-9 actual tsp), freshly boiled water, brewed essentially double-strong in my 24 oz teapot for 4 minutes. Fill my Fiestaware Disc pitcher (about 60 oz.) halfway with ice. Add brewed double-strong tea to the pitcher. Stir it a little and enjoy. No additions.

(*SRP is my Sample/Stash Reduction Plan starting on April 12, 2012. I got so far, but just decided it was too fussy to keep track.)

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