Weekends have become, try as many new teas as possible and make sure to review on steepster. I used 3 tsp in my 16oz steeper mug which I’d imagine is a bit low for this tea as it has very large pieces in it. I steeped for just over 10 minutes though. Added just a touch of sweetener. I think I may go down for some more. It’s faintly banana and I do get the nuts and dates. I don’t get any “bread/cake” notes from this one though.
I recently discovered loose leaf tea and am already addicted (much to my husband’s dismay)! I prefer fruity teas iced and savory teas hot. Looking forward to drinking and chatting.
Some likes/dislikes I’ve been noticing:
Likes:
Pineapple
Jasmine
Fruity White Teas
lighters Blacks
Most Oolongs (especially greener varieties)
dessert teas
tisanes iced that don’t require added sweetener
Dislikes:
Spicy flavors unless in chai
astringent black teas
heavy ginger teas
teas with licorice (as primary ingredients – somehow I like some where the licorice is in the back drop)
heavily oxidized oolongs
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For my own reference, I’m only placing “full size” teas in my cupboard.
DC/Metro
