Gourmanity

Part of a cute little gift threesome in glass test tubes with corks. English breakfast has never been strong enough to wake me…it’s more like gentle tug on the sheets at the bottom of the bed instead of being whapped in the face with a heavy pillow.

That said, this is adequate for office use. Says it’s a blend of Assam, Nilgiri and Ceylon. I say it’s heavy on the Ceylon, but the other players keep it from being too astringent and whiny. Tastes like “just tea.”

Part of a novelty trio from a friend that came in cute little corked glass test tubes. The entire assortment is called “Morning Tea Mix,” which surprises me a little because there’s nothing morning-y in this blend at all…lemongrass, lavender, and the like are nightcaps. However, the addition of redbush, oat, and grape elements give the blend a fruity, cereally base that’s a nice offset to the herby stuff. Enjoyed it greatly.