September 8 – World Literature Day: drink tea while reading a favorite book or story
I mentioned to my daughter that I needed to pick a tea and a book for the prompt today and I was torn. I am happily re-reading The Thursday Murder Club series but I also have the new Flavia de Luce, which I was planning to save for after surgery. I decided I would use Flavia for the prompt and my daughter asked if I had any literary themed teas. I told her that I do not at present. She asked if I would LIKE to have one, and I said…..”maybeeeeee.” Ha ha! New tea? Of course!
She went to her room and brought back this! She has been buying gifts to give me throughout my cancer treatment journey – so sweet and thoughtful!
This was on my wishlist because I love violet flavor. I wondered if the rose was going to overpower the violet but it doesn’t! The aroma of the dry leaf was pretty solidly balanced between between rose and violet but the violet might be just a tad stronger.
I made one small pot, using three teaspoons for 18 ounces if water at 200F. Steeped for four minutes. One steep only this time. I can’t get the sliders to go precisely to what I used so I am noting it here.
I would say this is violet forward but the rose is definitely there. The black tea base is pretty strong, exactly what I expect for a Congou.
Ashman does not like rose teas, but he wandered in and wanted to know what I was drinking. I told him it was a new tea and he could try a sip and if he liked it I would pour more. He did like it, and drank another small cup. I can’t guarantee that he LOVED it, but the rose was not enough to turn him off.
Flavors: Rose, Violet
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I might have to try this, I’m not a rose fan, but I do like violet. When is your surgery?
I find out on Thursday!
Upon seeing your WLD headline, I immediately thought that we need to have a World Tea Day! Shortly thereafter I realized that, akin to “Children’s Day”, in fact every day is tea day! Well, okay, many here probably already knew that the UN FAO says International Tea Day is May 21st. Right around the corner! More importantly, ASHMANRA, I do hope your surgery goes/went well, and I look forward to celebrating on May 21st with your observations!
Thank you, TeaEarleGreyHot! I will mark down May 21 for a big tea celebration!
I might have to try this, I’m not a rose fan, but I do like violet. When is your surgery?
I find out on Thursday!
Upon seeing your WLD headline, I immediately thought that we need to have a World Tea Day! Shortly thereafter I realized that, akin to “Children’s Day”, in fact every day is tea day! Well, okay, many here probably already knew that the UN FAO says International Tea Day is May 21st. Right around the corner! More importantly, ASHMANRA, I do hope your surgery goes/went well, and I look forward to celebrating on May 21st with your observations!
Thank you, TeaEarleGreyHot! I will mark down May 21 for a big tea celebration!