Vale Aromático
Recent Tasting Notes
Last brew, another tea out of my shelf!
Brought it to work in a jar, as my usual drinking vessels are in the washing machine; my mom was shocked when she saw me leave with it
But it’s super practical! Easier to wash than most bottles, and if you forget it somewhere, it’s not like you’ve paid for it (this was a jam jar :D )
We’re in that time of year where it’s still cold outside but it’s really sunny, so an herbal tea really hits the spot — light taste for the coming spring, but warm so we can warm up as well :)
Preparation
the sun came out today, and this tea is reminding me of when I’d sit down in the sun with my grandmother
We wouldn’t drink tea or anything, it was too hot for that, but the smell of the air is exactly what this tastes like
hot wheat from the fields, with something sweet mixed in; the unquestionable scent of rural settings
grief gets easier with time, but it gets harder as well
Flavors: Honey, Wheat
Preparation
I have heard that about mint! The only time I grew it was decades ago and it was in a raised bed and it didn’t really thrive. My oregano is trying to behave like mint, so when extra plants come up from seed I dig them up and share them with fellow gardeners. The bees just adore it!
We have so many tree roots in our yard, we even killed off mint when we tried planting it in the ground. However, it thrives in our container garden and tries to sneak into the other pots.
Banana peppers do well in a large container, but on a whim, I’m also trying one red bell pepper plant this year. We’ll see.
Mason jars are my container of choice when the weather gets warm!
A neighbor came and helped us with laying sod in the yard. He has been trying to find a green tea he would like and failed. I shook up some matcha with ice and cold water in a mason jar. He loved it so much I sent him home with a mason jar full as well as the rest of the tin (nearly full) of matcha. It was the perfect vessel today!