Tea of the Week for February 13, 2023!
It’s been a while since I’ve done a White Tea & Houjicha Blend, so I decided to remedy that now! Lemon is a favorite flavor combination with white tea (the bright, bold citrus pairs so beautifully with the crisp, light white tea) & when combined with the roasted element of the Houjicha tea, the flavor is reminiscent of one of my all-time favorite desserts!
This is so delicious! It’s also vegan,… Read more
Tea of the Week for February 13, 2023!
It’s been a while since I’ve done a White Tea & Houjicha Blend, so I decided to remedy that now! Lemon is a favorite flavor combination with white tea (the bright, bold citrus pairs so beautifully with the crisp, light white tea) & when combined with the roasted element of the Houjicha tea, the flavor is reminiscent of one of my all-time favorite desserts!
This is so delicious! It’s also vegan, organic, gluten-free, allergen-friendly & all natural!
organic ingredients: white tea, roasted green tea, lemon & natural flavors
more about this tea: My gramma was the greatest baker on the planet & the one thing she did exceptionally well was pies. Her pie crust was second to none. My personal favorite pie she would make is pineapple pie, but her lemon meringue came in a close second. As I sit here, sipping this tea, I’m reminded of her amazing pie – because this has a bright lemony note, with a hint of pastry-like tones & a fluffiness that evokes thoughts of meringue.
What’s really nice about this tea is that it also tastes like tea! I get notes of mellow white tea along with the toasted flavor of houjicha & all of these flavors co-exist in each sip in a very harmonious way. I love how this one turned out!
to brew: I strongly suggest shaking the pouch before you measure. The white tea leaves are very large yet light, and the smaller, denser houjicha leaves tend to settle toward the bottom. It’s important that both elements are part of the measurement! So, give the pouch a shake to reincorporate the leaves. Use 3g of leaf to 12oz of hot water (170°F) Steep for 3 ½ minutes & strain. Allow to cool for at least 5 minutes.
serving suggestion: This tea is lovely served hot without any other additions. The tea has a natural gentle sweetness to it so it really doesn’t need additional sweetener. I did try it with a teensy bit of sugar (a little less than ½ a teaspoon) and I found that some of the “meringue-y” notes emerged more with the addition, so if you want that to be stronger, go ahead and add a little sugar – but I do recommend tasting before you add the sweetener.
