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drank Herbal Hot Cinnamon Spice by Harney & Sons
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Tea of the evening…..

I have done it…..I found a rooibos I really like. I think part of it has to do with the fact that the rooibos plays such a small role in this brew. It is all cinnamon, all the time. It tastes much like its caffeined black tea counterpart (which I do prefer), but it is nice to have a non-caffeine alternative. Yep…red hots in a cup. This flavor is so wonderful in cool weather!

24 oz teapot, 4 1/2 actual tsp rooibos blend, freshly boiled water, 7 minutes. Very lightly sweetened.
Preparation
Boiling 7 min, 0 sec
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Winter Salo 14 years ago

Well done on finding a rooibos you like! I laughed when I read your review because I know that feeling: ‘finally, I get it!’

I only recently stumbled upon a rooibos I like and now I’m in LOVE with the type but before that I really was perplexed by the trend, it’s nice to be in the know. ;)

IllBeMother221B 14 years ago

They make an herbal too…good thing I’m going to tour the factory and hit the tasting room in two weeks!

SimplyJenW 14 years ago

You will enjoy the tasting room! I did not have time to go to the factory…jealous!

SimplyJenW 14 years ago

Oh, and lunch was lovely!

IllBeMother221B 14 years ago

We’re going on a Tuesday when the factory is in full swing. But I am also looking forward to the tasting room and lunch!

TeaBrat 13 years ago

D’oh! I wish I had ordered some of this…

IllBeMother221B 13 years ago

Amy oh I can send you some….let me know.

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Winter Salo 14 years ago

Well done on finding a rooibos you like! I laughed when I read your review because I know that feeling: ‘finally, I get it!’

I only recently stumbled upon a rooibos I like and now I’m in LOVE with the type but before that I really was perplexed by the trend, it’s nice to be in the know. ;)

IllBeMother221B 14 years ago

They make an herbal too…good thing I’m going to tour the factory and hit the tasting room in two weeks!

SimplyJenW 14 years ago

You will enjoy the tasting room! I did not have time to go to the factory…jealous!

SimplyJenW 14 years ago

Oh, and lunch was lovely!

IllBeMother221B 14 years ago

We’re going on a Tuesday when the factory is in full swing. But I am also looking forward to the tasting room and lunch!

TeaBrat 13 years ago

D’oh! I wish I had ordered some of this…

IllBeMother221B 13 years ago

Amy oh I can send you some….let me know.

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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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