I had a pot of this today. It was pretty old. The first cup I had, when I found it again, was pretty good. Each time I’ve been more and more disappointed. I can’t tell if that’s because it’s old, or just that my expectations were pretty low the first time. Anyway, it was a fruity cup, with not too much noticeable rooibos, and I ended up throwing out the rest.
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I’ve been into tea, at some level, since college with a first tin of loose tea brought back by my parents from Oxford. My love of tea increased with a visit to Boston and a chance cup at Tealuxe. Since then I’ve only gotten more interested in tea and have developed more of an appreciation for it.
tea rating guide
(updated 12/2010)
100: a perfect cuppa. these are the teas I’ll keep in my cupboard and tend to be one per type of tea.
90-99: will definitely get more of this tea
80-89: likely to get more and perhaps it will become a favorite with time
70-79: very good, depending on my mood or the season
60-69: wouldn’t actively try to get this tea, but also wouldn’t avoid it in a tea shop or restaurant
50-59: run-of-the-mill tea for me
40-49: decent, would hit the spot in some moods, but probably wouldn’t purchase it for my cupboard
30-39: okay, will try again, maybe
20-29: meh. I’d try this tea again if no other were available
10-19: drinkable, but a forced cup
0-9: didn’t even finish the cup
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Seattle, WA
I keep it in a tin in the freezer and it stays really fresh.. I’m having some now and it’s been in the freezer for months and it is as delicious as always.
That’s a good tip! Thanks for sharing!!